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Meet the Barton County President Wed. Aug 28

Tuesday, August 20

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. (Aug. 19, 2024) — To celebrate the start of a new academic year and new leadership, Barton Community College will host a ‘Meet the President’ event from 4:30-6 p.m. on Aug. 28 at Dry Lake... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Involved in Sheridan County Fatal Collision

Tuesday, August 20

By the Kansas Highway Patrol SHERIDAN COUNTY, Kan. — On August 19, 2024, at approximately 11:15 a.m., a Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper was responding to a two-vehicle fatality collision involving a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) that occurred on K-23 between Hoxie and I-70 in Sheridan... Read More.

McPherson County Considers Changing Official Newspaper Used for Legal Notices

Monday, August 19

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The possibility of changing the publication used for legal notices by McPherson County came up during Monday's McPherson County Commission meeting.This topic came up as Commissioners were going through approval of checks and claims, specifically related to a... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Hold Canvass for Aug. 6 Primary Election During Meeting Monday

Monday, August 19

McPherson County Commission Meeting 08/19/24 Highlights By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners held the canvass for the August 6th primary election during Monday's meeting. County Clerk Hollie Melroy said only 14 percent of McPherson County's registered voters cast ballots in the election,... Read More.

Cancer Council of Reno County Announces New Executive Director

Friday, August 16

By the Cancer Council of Reno County HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cancer Council of Reno County is pleased to announce Ashley Thompson as its new Executive Director! Ashley brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her new role, having served as the Director of... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Stops Vehicle Going 101 MPH in Southern McPherson County

Friday, August 16

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Kansas Highway Patrol Troop C shared in a post on social media Thursday, Aug. 15 that a vehicle was stopped in a 60-mph construction zone in Southern McPherson County. The driver was going 101 mph.According to the Kansas... Read More.

Mastermind McPherson County Grant Spotlight: Marquette Beautification

Thursday, August 15

By Brenna Eller MARQUETTE, Kan. — Marquette Chamber of Commerce President Haley Samford spoke with the McPherson County Community Foundation recently about feedback from the county wide survey.“We learned that the community really wanted to see some beautification efforts from us, so that’s what... Read More.

2023 National Runner-Up Johnson County Picked To Win KJCCC Division 2 Women’s Soccer Predicted Order of Finish

Thursday, August 15

-- KJCCC RELEASE -- COLBY, Kan. (KJCCC.org) – 2023 NJCAA Division 2 Women’s Soccer National Runner-Up Johnson County Community College has been picked to win the 2024 Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Division 2 women’s soccer predicted order of finish, as voted on by... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Update on Reno County Employee Crash Wednesday

Wednesday, August 14

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — A single vehicle accident over the noon hour Wednesday west of Pretty Prairie resulted in three serious injuries and one fatality of Reno County Public Works employees. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a vehicle driven by Melvin Hoyle... Read More.

Tragic Accident Results in Three Serious Injuries and One Fatality to Reno County Public Works Department Employees

Wednesday, August 14

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County released a statement that a single-vehicle accident involving a Reno County Public Works Department vehicle occurred today, resulting in one fatality of an employee and serious injuries of three other employees. The accident, which occurred northwest of Pretty Prairie... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Walton, Harvey County

Wednesday, August 14

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment WALTON, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Walton public water supply system located in Harvey County.Customers should observe the following precautions until further... Read More.

Felony Charge Filed in Marion County Record Raid

Tuesday, August 13

By Lucky Kidd MARION, Kan. — A felony charge was filed Monday afternoon in Marion County District Court against former Marion Police Gideon Cody stemming from an investigation into the August 2023 raid on the Marion County Record.The complaint filed by Riley County Attorney Barry... Read More.