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Hutch Chamber to Host Hutchinson City Council Candidate Forum

Wednesday, September 3

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 3, 2025) – The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce will host a public forum for candidates running in the upcoming Hutchinson City Council election. The forum will take place on Thursday, October 2, at 6:00 p.m. at the Hutchinson Community College... Read More.

Lindsborg City Council Approves Design for Archway Project on Olson Street, Designation of Raymer Society’s Poetry at the Barn Sept. 25

Wednesday, September 3

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg City Council Monday approved the design for an archway project on the Olson Street side of Swensson Park. The Lindsborg Kiwanis Club is funding the project in honor of its 75th anniversary last year, and planning for the project... Read More.

Lyons City Council Accepts $6.5M Loan for Wastewater Treatment Plant Project

Tuesday, September 2

LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council Tuesday evening approved an ordinance accepting a $6.5 million low interest loan from the State Revolving Fund for the Wastewater Treatment Plant repair and upgrade project. The loan will be repaid over 20 years, with an average... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Project Deductions, McPherson College CARS Club Cruise-in

Tuesday, September 2

McPHERSON, Kan. — One more change order on the Euclid extension of the Elm Street Drainage project was approved by the McPherson City Commission Tuesday. This change order reduced the contract amount by $8,261.37 to reflect actual quantities used on the project by Vogts-Parga... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Kansas City, Kansas Police Officer Hunter Simoncic

Tuesday, September 2

TOPEKA, Kan. — In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday directed flags be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities from sunup to sundown on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in honor of Kansas City, Kansas Police Officer... Read More.

City of Newton Launches Newton Next, New Comprehensive Planning Process

Friday, August 29

NEWTON, Kan. — The City of Newton has begun its new comprehensive planning initiative, Newton Next.The community-centered effort will update the previous plan, ReNewton, which was developed in 2010. The plan will serve as a roadmap for how the city grows, preserves its unique... Read More.

Newton City Commission Approves Demolition Agreements for Former Dillons Building

Wednesday, August 27

NEWTON, Kan. — The former south Dillons Store in Newton will soon be coming down. Newton City Commissioners have approved a $160,000 contract with Dondlinger Construction of Wichita to tear down the building at 320 North Main which has been vacant for over a... Read More.

City of Garnett Approves 2026 Budget, Commission Approves FAA Airport Improvement Grants for Future Runway Expansion Project

Wednesday, August 27

GARNETT CITY, Kan. — Garnett City Commissioners Tuesday approved a 2026 budget that will basically be revenue neutral. The amount of property taxes raised in the budget is 27 dollars more than levied for 2025, the budget has a projected levy rate one thousandth... Read More.

Iola City Council Approves 2026 Budget and Related Resolution to Exceed RNR

Tuesday, August 26

IOLA, Kan. — With minimal comment, the Iola City Council Monday approved a 2026 budget and a related resolution to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for this budget. The budget calls for an increase of about seven tenths of a mill in the property... Read More.

Chanute City Commission Addressed about Electric Rate Hike at Monday Night Meeting

Tuesday, August 26

CHANUTE, Kan. — A half dozen citizens addressed the Chanute City Commission Monday night on the 6.5 percent increase in electric rates it approved Aug. 11, part of which is proposed to be used for new police and fire communication equipment. This increase is... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approve 2026 Budget and Exceed RNR

Tuesday, August 26

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved the city's 2026 budget and to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for that budget. As we reported earlier, the city's mill levy will remain at the 2025 level of 53.238 mills, which will be not... Read More.

Salina City Commission Names New City Manager

Monday, August 25

SALINA, Kan. — Following more than two hours of executive sessions, current interim City Manager Jacob Wood was selected Monday evening by the Salina City Commission to fill the post on a permanent basis.After the vote Wood thanked the Commission for placing their confidence... Read More.