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Three Injured in Vehicle Crash South of Hoisington

Tuesday, August 6

By Lucky Kidd BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Three people were injured this morning in a three-vehicle crash south of Hoisington.According to the Barton County Sheriff's office the crash occurred just after 7:30 a.m. on US 281 at 90 Road about a mile and a... Read More.

Bretz Injury Law Announces its 5th Annual Reno County Veterans’ Memorial Poker Run

Tuesday, August 6

By Bretz Injury Law HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Bretz Injury Law presents its 5th Annual Reno County Veterans’ Memorial Poker Run. Bretz Injury Law is excited to present its 5th Annual Reno County Veterans’ Memorial Poker Run on Saturday, September 7th. Registration will begin at 9:30... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Approve 2025 Budgets for Nine of Ten Fire Districts, Fire District 2 to have Budget and RNR Hearing

Monday, August 5

Highlights from McPherson County Commission Meeting 8/5/24 By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Following a public hearing Monday, McPherson County Commissioners approved the 2025 budgets for nine of the ten fire districts, the ones who did not exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for their proposed... Read More.

High Winds Blast Salina, Marion County Wednesday Night

Thursday, August 1

By Lucky Kidd SALINA, Kan. — A wind gust of 95 mph was reported just before 9:30 p.m. in downtown Salina, shortly after a 77-mph gust was reported at Salina Regional Airport and high winds came through there earlier in the evening, with extensive tree... Read More.

Reno County Museum Urges Public to Donate or Loan Vietnam War Era Items

Wednesday, July 31

By Bronwyn L. Page, Reno County Museum Operations Manager RENO COUNTY, Kan. — In honor of an upcoming exhibit on the Vietnam conflict "I Walked into a Different World - The Vietnam Era Remembered,” set to open at the Reno County Museum in March, we... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Meeting 7/29/24 Highlights: Review, Filing of Surveys Become Major Topic of Discussion, Tied into County Surveyor Position Vacancy

Tuesday, July 30

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Issues related to review or surveys and filing of some were a major topic of discussion during Monday's McPherson County Commission meeting. This discussion tied into the current vacancy in the position of county surveyor.Public Works Director Tom... Read More.

Barton County Commissioners Accept Washington Roofing and Insulation Proposal to Repair Complex Buildings Damaged During July 2023

Tuesday, July 30

By Lucky Kidd BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners Tuesday accepted a proposal from Washington Roofing and Insulation for repair of several buildings at the Road and Bridge complex damaged during the July 2023 storm that caused extensive damage in the Great Bend area.... Read More.

McPherson County Spelling Bee Representatives Determined Friday Night at Three Rings Brewery

Monday, July 29

By Charley Morris McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson representatives for the McPherson County adult spelling bee were determined Friday night during the city bee at Three Rings Brewery. Dinah Strange defended her city title by spelling prescience and then milquetoast after runner up Kelsey Peterson... Read More.

Two of Three Candidates Running for McPherson County Commission Participate in Candidate Forum Wednesday

Friday, July 26

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Two of the three candidates running for McPherson County Commission took part in a candidate forum Wednesday hosted by the McPherson Chamber of Commerce Civic Awareness Committee at the American Legion.Participating was Dave Bohnenblust, who is unopposed in... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for YMCA Camp Hyde Inc., Sedgwick County

Wednesday, July 24

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the YMCA Camp Hyde Inc. public water supply system located in Sedgwick County. The advisory was issued because... Read More.

Barton County Commissioners Approve Contract with Postalocity

Tuesday, July 23

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners Tuesday approved contracting with Postalocity, at a cost of nearly $17,500, for the bulk mailing of Revenue Neutral Rate Notice statements which have to be put into the mail by Aug. 10.County Clerk Bev Schmeidler... Read More.

Rice County Community Foundation Announces New Executive Director Joy McBee

Monday, July 22

By Rice County Community Foundation RICE COUNTY, Kan. — The Rice County Community Foundation is thrilled to announce Joy McBee as its new Executive Director. With more than 20 years of experience in non-profit leadership, Joy brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven... Read More.