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Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of McCracken, Rush County

Wednesday, July 3

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

Rice County Area 4th of July Events

Tuesday, July 2

STERLING, Kan. — Sterling's Old Fashioned 4th of July events kick off Wednesday evening at Sterling Lake. There are some new events this year, including a cornhole tournament at 6 at the Versa Court, and adult pickleball and kids tennis tournaments starting at 7:30... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Approve Resolution for Special Use Permit Allowing Second Residential Unit in 1700 Block on Buckskin Road

Monday, July 1

McPherson County Commission Meeting 07/01/2024 Highlights By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — A resolution approving a special use permit to allow a second residential unit on a property in the 1700 block of Buckskin Road west of Moundridge was approved by McPherson County Commissioners Monday.... Read More.

Barton County Commissioners Accept $74K Contract for Design Services on Bridge Replacement Project

Tuesday, June 25

By Lucky Kidd BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners Tuesday accepted a bid from American Plains Co-op for purchase of 25,000 gallons of diesel fuel for the Landfill at a price of $2.99 a gallon. American Plains was the only firm of three contracted... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Meeting 6/24/24: Updates on County Communication Tower Sites

Tuesday, June 25

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners received the 2025 funding request of $30,000 from STEP MC during Monday's meeting. New executive director Angela Brunk said this is the same funding they received for 2024, although their budget is increasing for next... Read More.

Lori Shultz of Lindsborg Sworn in to Represent 73rd District, Fill Late Representative Mason’s Remaining Term

Tuesday, June 18

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Lori Shultz of Lindsborg was sworn in by Secretary of State Scott Schwab this morning to fill the remaining, about seven months term of the late State Representative Les Mason who passed away on June 3, 2024. Shultz, the... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Announces Grant Funding for Local Food and Shelter Programs

Monday, June 17

By United Way of Reno County RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program has chosen to award Reno County non-profits $16,494 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the area.Under the terms of the grants, local governmental or private... Read More.

Barbara Lilyhorn and Mike Mathews Recognized for Retirement from Reno County

Thursday, June 13

By Reno County Kansas Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. (June 12, 2024) — The Reno County Commission held their meeting this morning, June 12, 2024, in the Veterans Room at the courthouse. Barbara Lilyhorn, Director of Aging and Public Transportation, and Mike Mathews, Director of Information... Read More.

Relay For Life of Saline County Aims to Raise $50,000 to Help End Cancer As We Know It

Wednesday, June 12

By the American Cancer Society SALINA, Kan. — Saline County’s annual Relay For Life event will take place on Saturday, June 22nd from 4:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The volunteer-led event will celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and raise funds to... Read More.

Reno County Commissioners Approve Disposal of Surplus Reno County Area Transit Buses

Wednesday, June 12

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County Commissioners Wednesday approved the disposal of surplus Reno County Area Transit buses. The process for disposal of buses differs from usual procedures due to Kansas Department of Transportation requirements related to grants used to acquire them.Aging... Read More.

Five Pawnee County Students Honored for Perfect Assessment Scores

Wednesday, June 12

By Lucky Kidd PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — Four students at Fort Larned Elementary School and one from Pawnee Heights were honored by the Pawnee County Commission Monday for achieving perfect scores on state assessment tests earlier this spring.Fort Larned Elementary 5th grader Zephaniah Vagle had... Read More.

Reno County Filings for 2024 Primary and General Election

Monday, June 3

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — All three Reno County Commission seats on the ballot this year will be contested in the Republican primary and two will be at the November general election.Four fillings were made prior to Monday's noon deadline, which sets up... Read More.