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

Tuesday, December 3

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.

Area Football Preview: Marion County

Monday, September 2

Ad Astra Radio is previewing our area high school football teams based on county. Today, we will preview Marion County.Previous previews:

Felony Charge Filed in Marion County Record Raid

Tuesday, August 13

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.

Special Prosecutors Plan to File Criminal Charge Against Police Chief who Led Marion Raid

Tuesday, August 6

Report faults inadequate law enforcement investigation, clears journalists By Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. (Aug. 5, 2024) — Special prosecutors plan to charge former Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody with a low-level felony for his actions following...

High Winds Blast Salina, Marion County Wednesday Night

Thursday, August 1

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...

Marion Activity Bus Catches Fire Near McPherson, No Injuries

Friday, July 12

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 Newspaper That was Raided by Marion Police Sues Officials for Attack on Free Press

Monday, April 1

Marion County Record lawsuit says mayor, police chief and sheriff sought revenge for critical news coverage By Sherman Smith,

City of Marion Emergency Shelter Available at City Ballroom if Needed

Sunday, January 14

By Lucky Kidd MARION, Kan. — The City of Marion has announced it will make the city ballroom available as an emergency shelter should the need arise.Residents have been advised if their heat and/or power goes off or if...

One Killed, One Injured in Wreck Monday Night Near Marion

Tuesday, December 5

By Lucky Kidd A Centre High School student was killed, and another critically injured in a Monday night crash near Marion.The Kansas Highway Patrol said a car driven by Dwayne Moenning, 17, of Lost Springs was eastbound...

Former Marion Police Chief Responds to Federal Lawsuit Filed Against him by Kansas Reporter

Thursday, October 5

Deb Gruver says she suffered in aftermath of Marion County raid By

Marion County Scarecrow Wins Fair Contest

Saturday, September 16

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — During this year's Kansas State Fair counties around the state were invited to create a tabletop scarecrow. The scarecrows were displayed during the fair in the Pride of Kansas Building, and the winning...

Marion County Football Preview

Tuesday, August 29

By Brad Hallier Ad Astra Radio will preview area high school football teams, based on county, before the season opener Sept. 1. Here is the preview for Kingman County.Previous previews:Harvey County