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City of McPherson Hires Code Enforcement and Sanitation Officer

Tuesday, November 4

McPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson has hired a new Code Enforcement and Sanitation Officer.City Commissioners Tuesday approved a conditional job offer to Christopher Harrington to fill that position, subject to completion of pre-employment testing. If that all checks out, Harrington will start... Read More.

Hays Police Officer Killed Responding to Domestic Violence Call

Sunday, September 28

HAYS, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in Hays, Kansas, resulting in the death of an officer with the Hays Police Department.On Saturday, Sept. 27, just before midnight, Hays Police Department (HPD) received... Read More.

ACC Named Gugnani Named Grant Administrator and Government Relations Officer

Friday, September 12

IOLA, Kan. (Sept. 12, 2025) — Allen Community College is pleased to announce the appointment of Sonia Gugnani as the new Grant Administrator and Government Relations Officer. Gugnani brings over two decades of progressive experience in higher education, with a strong background in academic leadership,... Read More.

Peoples Bank and Trust Welcomes Scott Davis as Loan Officer

Wednesday, September 3

McPHERSON, Kan. — Peoples Bank and Trust is excited to announce the appointment of Scott Davis as a Loan Officer at its McPherson Main location. A lifelong resident of McPherson, Scott brings a deep commitment to the community and a passion for service that... Read More.

Jenell Hulse Joins Peoples Bank and Trust as Loan Officer at McPherson Main Location

Wednesday, September 3

McPHERSON, Kan. — Peoples Bank and Trust is proud to announce the addition of Jenell B. Hulse as a Loan Officer at our McPherson Main location. Jenell brings a strong background in banking and a deep commitment to community service, aligning perfectly with the... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Kansas City, Kansas Police Officer Hunter Simoncic

Tuesday, September 2

TOPEKA, Kan. — In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday directed flags be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities from sunup to sundown on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in honor of Kansas City, Kansas Police Officer... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve 2025-26 Crossing Guard and School Resource Officer Agreements with USD 418

Tuesday, July 29

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday approved the 2025-26 crossing guard and school resource officer agreements with USD 418. Under the agreements, USD 418 covers half of the cost of salary and benefits for crossing guards and the resource officers at the middle... Read More.

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.