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Reno County Health Department Offering COVID Vaccine for Ages 6 Months and Over

Wednesday, June 22 by Aaron Napier

Reno County, Kan – The Reno County Health Department will begin offering Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations for children aged 6 months and over. Appointments are currently being scheduled for early next week. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced Monday that they would follow the... Read More.

Vitality Team of Reno County hosting Mark Call Memorial Ride on June 25

Monday, June 20 by Aaron Napier

HUTCHINSON - The Vitality Team of Reno County is hosting a special memorial ride honoring former Hutchinson resident and cycling enthusiast, Mark Call, this Saturday, June 25. Call was an avid cyclist in the community and a charter member of the Hutchinson... Read More.

Cowley County Deputies Cleared in Woman’s Shooting Death

Monday, June 20 by Adam Kolb

WINFIELD, Kan. (AP) — The Cowley County attorney has ruled that three sheriff’s deputies acted appropriately when they shot and killed a woman near Winfield in April. County Attorney Larry Schwartz said in a report issued Wednesday the shooting of Andrea... Read More.

McPherson County Seniors Encouraged to Apply for KSFMN Program

Thursday, June 16 by Adam Kolb

McPherson, Kansas - Low-income Kansas seniors may be eligible for a program that provides checks to purchase fresh, unprocessed fruits and vegetables and honey at farmers markets in selected counties throughout the state. The Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (KSFMNP) is providing low-income seniors... Read More.

Day 3, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Wednesday, June 15 by Aaron Napier

By Julia Debes, Kansas Wheat This is day 3 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers and the Kansas Grain and Feed Association. Kansas wheat producers are in the cab and cutting now across... Read More.

Two Injured Monday in Accident in Southern Reno County

Tuesday, June 14 by Adam Kolb

RENO COUNTY – Two people sustained injuries Monday Evening as the result of a single vehicle accident on K-14 in southern Reno County. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2000 Peterbilt semi, driven by 18-year-old Dietrich J. Ensz of Inman, was northbound on K-14... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Approves 4th Quarter Pay Enhancement for Corrections Employees

Tuesday, June 14 by Adam Kolb

By Lucky Kidd, Ad Astra Radio News MCPHERSON - A 4th quarter pay enhancement for Harvey-McPherson County Community Corrections was approved this week by the McPherson County Commission. Funding for the enhancement comes from the Kansas Department of Corrections. Director Tim Gadde said this funding was... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Reception for Celeste Carlson

Tuesday, June 14 by Grant Barrett

McPherson, Kan. - As some of you may know, Celeste Carlson, who is the Director of Community Services for the McPherson County Community Foundation, will be leaving the foundation at the end of the month. Celeste has been with the McPherson County Community Foundation for... Read More.

Strong Winds Did About $10 Million Damage in Riley County

Monday, June 13 by Aaron Napier

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Straight line winds that reached up to 100 mph caused nearly $10 million in damage in Riley County during the weekend, the National Weather Service said. The weather service in Topeka said Monday the winds were equivalent... Read More.

Free Mosquito Dunks Available to Reno County Residents

Monday, June 13 by Aaron Napier

Reno County – Recent rains and flooding have made conditions ideal for increased mosquito numbers. Now is the time to begin minimizing and eliminating the mosquito breeding grounds on your property. While supplies last, there are free larvicide mosquito dunks... Read More.

Scholarship Opportunities Exist through McPherson County Community Foundation

Friday, June 10 by Adam Kolb

MCPHERSON - The beginning of summer does not mean the end of scholarships. The McPherson County Community Foundation holds five scholarship opportunities that are currently accepting applications. Interested in a career in nursing? The Chinberg-Eberle Nursing Scholarship The Larry Wallace RN Scholarship Joining a trade/technical school? The Edwin... Read More.

Marion County Lake Lifted from Algae Advisory, Continues for Marion Reservoir

Friday, June 10 by Adam Kolb

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued several public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae. A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam,... Read More.

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Reno County Health Department Offering COVID Vaccine for Ages 6 Months and Over

Vitality Team of Reno County hosting Mark Call Memorial Ride on June 25

Cowley County Deputies Cleared in Woman’s Shooting Death

McPherson County Seniors Encouraged to Apply for KSFMN Program

Two Injured Monday in Accident in Southern Reno County

McPherson County Commission Approves 4th Quarter Pay Enhancement for Corrections Employees

McPherson County Community Foundation Reception for Celeste Carlson

Strong Winds Did About $10 Million Damage in Riley County

Free Mosquito Dunks Available to Reno County Residents

Scholarship Opportunities Exist through McPherson County Community Foundation

Marion County Lake Lifted from Algae Advisory, Continues for Marion Reservoir

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‘We Will Remember: A Tribute to Veterans’

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Calvin Neal Jr.

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