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Kansas Supreme Court Reinstates Conviction for 2019 Correctional Officer Battery Case

Friday, July 4

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Supreme Court Thursday reversed a Kansas Court of Appeals ruling vacating the conviction of Jason Gleason for battery of a state correctional officer in 2019 at Hutchinson Correctional Facility. A panel of the Court of Appeals had reversed the... Read More.

Eric Duerksen Hired as New Public Works Director at Tuesday McPherson City Commission Meeting, Tim Hoesli Rehired as Code Enforcement Officer

Tuesday, July 1

McPHERSON, Kan. — A new Public Works Director and Code Enforcement Officer were hired by the McPherson City Commission Tuesday.Eric Duerksen will assume the Public Works Director position vacated following the June 3 resignation of Jeff Woodward. Duerksen, currently a project manager for Hutton,... Read More.

Lyons Man Convicted in Shooting of Lyons Police Officer and Teacher

Monday, June 30

EMPORIA, Kan. — A Lyons man has been convicted of attempted capital murder and aggravated assault in the October, 2020 shootings of Lyons Police Sergeant Cory Ryan and Lyons High School teacher and coach Brian Friess.Adam Hrabik was convicted Friday by a Lyon County... Read More.

Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office Introduces New K9 Officer

Thursday, June 12

PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — A new K9 officer has been selected for the Pawnee County Sheriff's Office.Argo is a 13-month-old male Belgian Malinois, born in the Czech Republic, and has been stateside for the past several months for initial training.Argo will be partnered with... Read More.

Man Accused of Beating Larned Police Officer Enters Plea, Placed on Probation

Wednesday, May 28

LARNED, Kan. — A Larned man arrested May 12th after getting into an altercation with a Larned Police officer was sentenced to 12 months probation Wednesday after entering a plea to reduced charges. Dustin Barnes pled no contest to misdemeanor battery of a law... Read More.

Larned Man Arrested After Monday Altercation, Officer Injured

Tuesday, May 13

LARNED, Kan. — Charges have been filed against a Larned man in connection with an incident Monday morning east of the Edwards Park Public Golf Course where a law enforcement officer was injured and tasers deployed.According to Pawnee County Attorney Douglas McNett, Dustin Barnes... Read More.

City of McPherson Seeks New Code Enforcement Officer, Moves Forward with Street Projects, Approves Upcoming Events

Tuesday, April 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson is looking for a new code enforcement officer. City Commissioners have accepted the resignation of Tyler Mermis, effective April 25. Mermis has also been serving as interim zoning administration, and Commissioners authorized the start of the hiring... Read More.

South Dakota FFA names new officer team

Friday, April 11

The new South Dakota State FFA President says he’s looking forward to a year serving FFA members. Tyler Strasser is a member of the Lennox-Sundstrom FFA in southeast South Dakota. “I just really want to help other members find their passion in the FFA... Read More.

National FFA Officer stops in MO for FFA Week

Friday, February 21

The Western Region Vice President of National FFA Organization says there is a place for everyone in the FFA. Abby Jacobsen says “to carry our world into its next era, we’re going to need all types of people to move people forward as we... Read More.

Peoples Bank and Trust Promotes Terry Riemann to Chief Financial Officer

Friday, September 20

By Peoples Bank and TrustMcPHERSON, Kan. — Peoples Bank and Trust is excited to announce the promotion of Terry Riemann to the Leadership Team as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Terry has been an invaluable member of Peoples Bank and Trust since 2006, most recently... Read More.

Michele Graham Joins Farmers Alliance Companies as Senior Vice President, Chief Services Officer

Friday, August 2

By the Farmers Alliance Companies MCPHERSON, Kan. — Michele Graham, CPCU, ARM, PMP, LSSBB, has been named Senior Vice President, Chief Services Officer for Farmers Alliance Companies, effective September 1, 2024. The announcement was made by Brian D. Lopata, President and Chief Executive Officer, following... Read More.

Kansas Women Attorneys Association Honors Hutchinson Community Foundation Chief Operating Officer

Monday, July 29

By Lucky Kidd LINDSBORG, Kan. — Dell Marie Shanahan Swearer, Chief Operating Officer of Hutchinson Community Foundation, has been presented the Carol Foreman Medal of Civility from the Kansas Women Attorneys Association.The Carol Foreman Medal of Civility specifies that “The recipient must have behaved and... Read More.