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Investigation Underway for Mysterious Gas Leak in Newton Housing Development

Tuesday, August 26

NEWTON, Kan. — Multiple agencies are investigating the source of natural gas detected in Newton's new Fox Ridge housing development.The gas issue was found last Friday while Kansas Gas Service was doing a site survey near Southeast 10th and Logan. They determined the gas... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Additional Expenditures on Leak Issue at Water Park, Approves Kansas Open Records Act Changes

Tuesday, August 19

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved additional expenditures up to $10,000 on the leak issue at McPherson Water Park that shut down a number of features this past season. This additional money will be used for installation of blind flanges, identified... Read More.

Gas Leak Near Conway Closes US 56, Prompts Some Evacuations

Tuesday, June 17

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — As torrential rains fell over the McPherson area early this morning, McPherson and Conway firefighters along with the McPherson County Sheriff's Office and McPherson EMS responded to the report of a flammable gas leak near Conway.After the call came at... Read More.

Water Leak Impacting Yates Center

Tuesday, June 10

YATES CENTER, Kan. (June 6, 2025) — Repairs at the Yates Center water plant have been completed and everything is back to normal.YATES CENTER, Kan. (June 5, 2025) — A large water leak has prompted the city of Yates Center to ask community... Read More.

Water Leak Work at Patton and Eisenhower

Monday, June 9

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Today, June 9, Utilities crews will begin working on a water main break at Patton and Eisenhower. Expect the possibility of a disruption in service in the areas of 10th and Patton to Eisenhower to Cherry Lane.Please be attentive and... Read More.

Allen County Courthouse Water Leak Identified, Quote Accepted for Replacement of Large Culvert Pipe at 400 Street

Tuesday, June 3

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan — The cause of water leak issues in the District Court offices of the Allen County Courthouse has been identified, and it wasn't the roof. Last week testing was done on the roof and flashing the courthouse which didn't reveal any... Read More.

Sterling High School Evacuated Amid Gas Leak Concerns During Routine Inspection

Friday, December 20

By Lucky Kidd STERLING, Kan. — Sterling Junior-Senior High school was evacuated this morning after a possible gas leak. According to a release from USD 376, the state fire marshal's office was doing a routine inspection of the school when he felt like there was... Read More.

Multiple Emergency Agencies Respond to Sedgwick Elementary School for Freon Leak in HVAC System; No Injuries Reported

Wednesday, August 14

SEDGWICK, Kan. — Multiple agencies responded to a HazMat scene at the Sedgwick Elementary School on west 4th this afternoon. Newton Fire/EMS responded at approximately 1:30 PM for a reported structure fire but didn't find one upon arrival. However, a Freon leak in... Read More.