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McPherson County Commissioners Presented $7.9M Budget Proposal, Hear Ongoing Road Projects and Department Reports

Monday, June 9

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Public Works Director David Bohnenblust submitted a just over $7.9 million budget proposal for 2026 to County Commissioners Monday. Bohnenblust, who has been in the position for a little over five months, said the non-salary part of the... Read More.

Ongoing flooding Ohio Valley, southward as warm, dry weather builds across the Plains

Friday, April 11

Across the Corn Belt, cool, damp, mostly cloudy weather is slowing or halting spring fieldwork. Rain showers are affecting several areas, including still-flooded lowlands in the Ohio Valley. By April 6, oat planting was 15 to 20% complete in several Midwestern States, including Iowa,... Read More.

Scattered showers return to parts of the Corn Belt; ongoing flooding Ohio Valley, southward

Wednesday, April 9

Across the Corn Belt, significant lowland and river flooding continues from southeastern Missouri into southwestern Ohio. The Ohio River at Cincinnati crested overnight 8.79 feet above flood stage—the highest level in that location since March 1997. Moderate to major flooding is occurring along many... Read More.

Ongoing trade tensions could impact long-term demand

Monday, March 31

An ag economist at Ohio State University says ongoing trade tensions could impact demand for US agricultural products. Ian Sheldon says large trading partners are starting to divert sales to other markets. “What’s happening with China is just exacerbating a shift that was already... Read More.

Ag economist concerned over ongoing tariff spats

Thursday, March 27

A longtime agricultural economist says he’s concerned about the industry’s outlook. Dr. David Kohl, professor emeritus at Virginia Tech University, says the ongoing threat of tariffs are weighing on agriculture. “I think we have to be very concerned about counter tariffs.” He says, “In... Read More.

Grassley concerned about ongoing biodiesel plant shutdowns

Tuesday, March 11

Photo of biodiesel pump by Brent Barnett/Brownfield A number of biodiesel plants remain idled across Iowa and a U.S. Senator says he’s concerned about the pause in production. “The Biden administration screwed the whole industry and forced these shutdowns,” Chuck Grassley said Tuesday morning.... Read More.

KFB president says water quality an ongoing challenge in Kansas

Tuesday, February 11

The president of Kansas Farm Bureau says water quality continue to be a challenge throughout the state. Joe Newland tells Brownfield the concerns are vastly different depending on location. “We’re doing some preliminary testing as far as water injection on the Tuttle Creek Reservoir... Read More.

Man Arrested in Connection to Saturday Fatal Fire in Hutchinson

Tuesday, February 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 37-year-old Hutchinson man has been arrested in connection with the early Saturday morning fatal fire at a residence in the 1000 block of East 3rd. Hutchinson Police Tuesday evening released the identity of one of the two people who died... Read More.

SILVER ALERT: Active Search Ongoing for Reno County Man

Friday, December 20

*Updates from the Reno County Sheriff's OfficeRENO COUNTY, Kan. (Dec. 20, 2024) — An update from Captain Shawn McClay of the Reno County Sheriff's Office shared the SILVER ALERT for Gary Foster is still active. Dog teams from the Kansas Search and Rescue Dog... Read More.

K-State Fans Advised of On-Going Road Construction Ahead of Saturday’s Football Game

Wednesday, August 28

By K-State Athletics MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – As K-State puts the final touches on its preparation for the season opener against UT Martin on Saturday inside Bill Snyder Family Stadium, fans are alerted of the following construction projects in and around the Manhattan area... Read More.

K-State Highlights Ongoing Engagement from Two Years of Presidential Community Visits

Monday, May 20

By Jennifer Tidball, K-State News and Communications MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University continues its commitment as the university for Kansans.K-State President Richard Linton and a team of K-State faculty, staff and students spent the past two years engaging with Kansans across the state... Read More.