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Marion High School Introduces New Head Softball Coach Jayden May

MARION, Kan. - The Marion-Florence USD 408 school district announced via social media the introduction of Jayden May, Marion High School's new Head Softball Coach.May recently graduated from Marion High School who starred on the Lady Warriors' softball team. As a player, she was a... Read More.

Suspected Rabies Case at Marion County Lake

MARION COUNTY, Kan. — The Marion County Health Department is reporting a suspected rabies case involving a feral or stray cat at Marion County Lake.Rabies is a deadly virus that affects the brain and nervous system of mammals including humans. Signs of a rabid... Read More.

Two Marion Bicyclists Struck by Tire in Northwest Kansas

Two Marion residents were injured Friday afternoon after they were struck by a tire that had come off a trailer in far northwest Kansas.The Kansas Highway Patrol said Wayne and Barbara Akers were riding bikes westbound on US 36 near McDonald, about 19 miles... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Florence, Marion County

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

Felony Charge Filed in Marion County Record Raid

By Lucky Kidd MARION, Kan. — A felony charge was filed Monday afternoon in Marion County District Court against former Marion Police Gideon Cody stemming from an investigation into the August 2023 raid on the Marion County Record.The complaint filed by Riley County Attorney Barry... Read More.

High Winds Blast Salina, Marion County Wednesday Night

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.

Marion Activity Bus Catches Fire Near McPherson, No Injuries

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — A Marion High School Activity Bus caught fire north of McPherson on I-135 Friday, July 12, 2024.Marion High School football players and coaches were on their way home from a football camp at Kansas Wesleyan University.According to... Read More.