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Mastermind McPherson County Shares Concerns, Strengths

Friday, September 19

McPHERSON, Kan. — While economic confidence is low in McPherson County, there is a lot of interest in business development. That is one of the findings from the 2025 Mastermind McPherson County survey, county-wide results of which were shared during a summit at the... Read More.

Reno County Commissioners Have Concerns About the State Fair’s Costly Request

Wednesday, July 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (July 9, 2025) - The Reno County Commissioners in their meeting this morning, heard a request for funding of an emergency operations command center at the Kansas State Fairgrounds, which would also house VIN inspections and the Kansas Highway Patrol year-round. The... Read More.

Allen County Tackles Traffic and Safety Concerns, Considers Budget Increase for SEK Multi-County Health Department

Wednesday, April 30

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners heard an update Tuesday on issues regarding truck parking along Montana Road presented to them last week. Sheriff Anthony Maness said in checking with Iola Police Chief Jared Warner, it was confirmed that the entire section of... Read More.

Lyons City Council Considers Gas Rate Increases and Discusses Firework Regulations Amid Community Concerns

Tuesday, April 22

LYONS, Kan. — A study presented to the Lyons City Council Monday night indicated a need to look at increasing gas system revenues to improve ending balances which have declined in two of the past five years.Darren Prince, manager of regulatory and rates for... Read More.

McPherson County Planning Board to Re-Vote on Officers Amid By-Law Concerns

Monday, February 3

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Planning Board and Board of Zoning Appeals will be re-voting next week on officers for this year. Issues about the board election last month were brought to McPherson County Commissioners last week and Planning, Zoning and Environmental... Read More.

Sterling High School Evacuated Amid Gas Leak Concerns During Routine Inspection

Friday, December 20

By Lucky Kidd STERLING, Kan. — Sterling Junior-Senior High school was evacuated this morning after a possible gas leak. According to a release from USD 376, the state fire marshal's office was doing a routine inspection of the school when he felt like there was... Read More.

Chiefs Address Biggest Concerns in NFL Draft with Selections of Wide Receiver and Offensive Tackle

Monday, April 29

BY DAVE SKRETTA - ASSOCIATED PRESSKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs had two distinct holes on their roster as they headed into the offseason.The two-time defending Super Bowl champions filled them with their first two picks in the NFL draft.While every... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Accepts Street Bid, Expresses Concerns on Maintenance Schedule

Wednesday, February 21

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Circle C Paving and Construction of Goddard was awarded a nearly $1.48 million contract for the 2024 residential street maintenance projects at Tuesday's Hutchinson City Council meeting.Circle C had the lowest of four bids submitted for the project, which... Read More.

Kansas Chamber Annual Business Leaders Poll Finds Concerns about Business Costs Skyrocketing

Tuesday, December 19

By the Kansas Chamber Topeka, KAN., — The Kansas Chamber Tuesday released the 19th edition of its Annual Business Leaders Poll.“Each year the Kansas Chamber asks business leaders from across the state to name the most important issues they face. This year’s poll found taxes,... Read More.

KU Coach Bill Self Addresses Health Concerns in Press Conference

Thursday, April 6

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KPR) - University of Kansas basketball coach Bill Self has personally addressed his health for the first time since suffering what he calls “an episode.” A heart-related issue sidelined the coach during the Jayhawks postseason.Despite rumors of a possible retirement, Self says... Read More.

K-State Grazing Specialist to Speak on Environmental Concerns in Beef Industry

Monday, February 20

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension News Service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Beef cattle is big business in Kansas.The state holds the United States’ third largest number of cattle on ranches and feedyards – 6.5 million head, behind only Texas and Nebraska – and generates... Read More.