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McPherson City Commissioners to Address Budget, Police Promotions, and Infrastructure Improvements at July 15 Meeting

Friday, July 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday will take action on a resolution to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for the 2026 budget.As of now the maximum mill levy for the city would be set at 53.238 mills, which would be just under 1.2... Read More.

Garnett Economic Development Director Updates Commissioners on Coalition Seeking Safety Improvements on US 169

Tuesday, June 24

GARNETT, Kan. — The coalition seeking safety improvements along US 169 is gaining traction. Garnett Economic Development Director Jessica Mills gave the Garnett City Commission an update at Tuesday's meeting, and so far she's met with representatives from Montgomery, Neosho, Allen and Franklin counties... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Updates: New Hires, Budget Plans, and Infrastructure Improvements

Monday, May 12

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Commission has approved the hiring of two temporary part-time employees for Planning and Zoning to assist with digitizing of files in the department. Administrator Jon Kinsey said both positions will be for up to 500 hours, and... Read More.

Lyons City Council Reviews Cemetery Fee Proposal, Wastewater Improvements, and Employment Policies

Tuesday, May 6

LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council last night discussed a proposal brought by City Administrator Troy Houtman to increase fees at the Lyons Municipal Cemetery, which he told the Council are necessary to keep it solvent. The proposal he advanced called for an... Read More.

USD 245’s Journey to Groundbreaking

Tuesday, April 22

LeRoy, Kan. (April 21, 2025) — The journey to this groundbreaking day began in the fall of 2021. USD 245 pursued a bond election, their first since 1980 when a gym was built in LeRoy. The district's aim was to identify and address the evolving... Read More.

USMCA: a look at the good and improvements needed

Thursday, April 10

Trade experts say non-tariff trade barriers and other ag provisions should be addressed in next year’s review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Luis Rosendo Guiterrez, the Undersecretary of Foreign Trade in Mexico, says biotechnology, import-export efficiencies and phytosanitary processes are challenging. “We need to be... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Over $8.1M for Rural Road Safety Improvements

Thursday, April 10

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday 11 rural roadway projects will receive a total of $8.1 million in federal funds through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s High Risk Rural Roads (HRRR) Program. “Made possible through the IKE Transportation Program, these projects address much... Read More.

Kansas advances bill aimed at water infrastructure improvements

Friday, February 21

The Kansas Legislature has advanced a House bill that would fund improvements to the state’s water infrastructure. Kansas Ag Secretary Mike Beam says it’s a good starting point. “In the long run, it’s not enough, but it takes some time to ramp up and... Read More.

Barton Track and Field With Another Solid Weekend of Improvements, Add Six National Qualifiers and Two Program Impacts

Tuesday, February 4

GREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - The Barton Community College track and field program split its roster in different directions this weekend as both squads returned with a number of marked improvements.Sending a combined twelve men and women south to Lubbock, Texas, competing in Texas... Read More.

Great Bend City Council Supports Community Initiatives and Infrastructure Improvements

Tuesday, December 3

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — With no discussion other than a member calling it a great idea, The Great Bend City Council has authorized allocation of $4,000 from the Municipal Court Diversion Fund in support of the Shop with a Cop program put... Read More.

Field Survey Set for Guardrail Improvements in Rush, Barton Counties

Wednesday, June 26

By the Kansas Department of Transportation RUSH/BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — A field survey for proposed K-4 guardrail improvements will begin soon in Rush and Barton counties.The survey for the Kansas Department of Transportation will be 7 miles east of the K4/U.S.183 junction at La Crosse,... Read More.

Larned City Council Authorizes Submission of CBDB Grant to Help Fund Larned Community Center Improvements

Tuesday, May 7

By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — The Larned City Council has authorized the submission of a Community Development Block Grant to help fund improvements to the Larned Community Center and two agreements related to the application. City Manager Brad Elits told the Council Monday one... Read More.