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Allen County Landfill Closed Wednesday Due to High Winds

Tuesday, October 28

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — The Allen County Landfill will be closed Wednesday due to forecast high winds,for which a wind advisory has been issued. Under a policy adopted earlier this year, the landfill will be closed when Allen County is under a wind advisory... Read More.

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae Blooms

Friday, October 10

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae.The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to Oct. 31, as do the Harmful... Read More.

Salina Log Jam Removal Costs Increase Significantly Due to Addition Debris

Friday, October 10

SALINA, Kan. — The cost of removing a log jam from the Smoky Hill River in Salina will be much higher than expected due to subsequent events that added more debris to the jam in the area of Bill Burke Park.On Monday, Oct. 13,... Read More.

Elyria Christian School to Resume Classes Friday after Closure Due to Hailstorm

Thursday, September 4

ELYRIA, Kan. — Classes will resume Friday at Elyria Christian School after it was closed Thursday due to damage from a wind and hailstorm that came through early Wednesday evening.ECS Athletic Director Jach Goodrich told Ad Astra News late Thursday afternoon the storm took... Read More.

Public Health Advisories Issued for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae Blooms

Friday, August 29

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae.The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to Oct. 31, as do the Harmful... Read More.

KDHE Issues Air Quality Health Advisory Due to Smoke

Friday, August 1

(Aug. 1, 2025) — Light northeast to east winds is bringing Canadian wildfire smoke into the state, particularly central and eastern Kansas. These conditions are likely to persist today and tomorrow. The Air Quality Index (AQI) will likely range from Moderate to Unhealthy at... Read More.

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

Friday, July 18

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae.The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to Oct. 31, as do the Harmful... Read More.

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

Friday, July 11

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae.The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to Oct. 31, as... Read More.

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae for KDHE

Friday, June 27

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae.The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to Oct. 31, as do the Harmful... Read More.

Reno County Roads Closed Due to High Water, Bridge Replacement and Other Repairs

Wednesday, June 18

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County Public works reported the following roads closed due to either high water or repairs.High Water Road Closures: Arlington Road (between Haven Road and Victory Road) and Worthington Road between Arlington Road and Lake Cable Road will be closed beginning... Read More.

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

Friday, May 30

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae.The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to Oct. 31, as do the harmful... Read More.

Friendship Meals and Some Meals on Wheels Programs Threatened Due to Funding Shortfalls

Friday, May 30

Unless additional funding can be secured, Friendship Meals and Meals on Wheels programs in ten counties operated by Hutchinson-based Everfull, formerly Aging Projects, Inc., could be terminated by the first of July. Locally, this could involve programs locally in Kingman, McPherson, Reno, and Rice... Read More.