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McPherson City Commission Approves Additional Expenditures on Leak Issue at Water Park, Approves Kansas Open Records Act Changes

Tuesday, August 19

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved additional expenditures up to $10,000 on the leak issue at McPherson Water Park that shut down a number of features this past season. This additional money will be used for installation of blind flanges, identified... Read More.

Visit Hutch and Rice Park Ringers to Host 2026 NHPA World Doubles Championship in Hutchinson

Monday, July 28

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Visit Hutch is excited to announce that Hutchinson, Kansas, has been selected by the National Horseshoe Pitching Association (NHPA) to host the 2026 World Doubles Championship, taking place October 9–11, 2026. The event will be held at the horseshoe pitching mounds... Read More.

Garnett City Commission Bans Shipping Containers as Dwellings, Approves RV Park Redevelopment

Wednesday, July 23

GARNETT, Kan. — A long running discussion on shipping containers in Garnett came to a climax last night at the Garnett City Commission approved on a 2-1 vote with Commissioner Jody Cole opposed an ordinance that bans use of shipping containers as a dwelling... Read More.

Salina Fire Responds to Fire along Smoky Hill River North of Bill Burke Park

Saturday, July 19

SALINA, Kan. — Salina firemen were called late Saturday morning to a fire involving a log jam along the Smoky Hill River north of Bill Burke Park.Responding crews found the main log jam untouched, but a smaller pile of logs on the west bank... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Authorizes 15K to Repair a Return Line Serving the Lazy River, Water Slide and Splash Pad at McPherson Water Park

Tuesday, July 8

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday authorized an up to $15,000 expenditure to repair a return line that serves the lazy river, water slide and splash pad at the McPherson Water Park. Director of Public Lands and Facilities Wayne Burns said a... Read More.

City of Lyons Holds Park Dedication Ceremony for Salt Miners Park

Friday, June 27

LYONS, Kan. — The City of Lyons hosted a park dedication this morning at the corner of East Avenue South and West Commercial for Salt Miners Park, the home of the World’s Largest Saltshaker. Tanner Faust, the City of Lyons Assistant City Administrator and Community... Read More.

McPherson Water Park Cleanup Update

Friday, June 20

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Water Park provided an update today on cleanup from Tuesday's storm. Excess water continues to be pumped off, and while great progress on debris and storm damage has been made, work continues on the pool itself, with pumps running as... Read More.

McPherson Water Park Remains Closed for Cleanup

Thursday, June 19

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Water Park will remain closed for now due to Tuesday's windstorm and torrential rains. This is due to a combination of not being able to run off excess water due to excess flows going through the city's wastewater treatment... Read More.

Garnett City Commission Reviews RV Park Permit and Updates Peddler Ordinance

Tuesday, June 10

GARNETT, Kan. — The Garnett City Commission Tuesday sent back to the Planning Commission a recommendation for a special use permit that would allow continued used of a property at 1010 South Walnut as a five space RV park.This park was set up some... Read More.

Lakeside Park Bandshell Nominated for National Register of Historic Places

Tuesday, June 10

McPHERSON, Kan. — The Lakeside Park Bandshell in McPherson has been added to the Register of Historic Kansas Places and forwarded for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.That action was taken Saturday during a meeting of the Kansas Historic Sites Board of... Read More.

Iola City Council to Discuss Land Bank, Fireworks, and Park Upgrades at Monday City Council Meeting

Sunday, June 8

IOLA, Kan. — Action to establish a land bank for the city of Iola will be taken at Monday evening's Iola City Council meeting at 6 at the Riverside Park Community Building.The ordinance incorporates recommendations made by the Council during their May 25th meeting.... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Approves Installation of New Playground Equipment at Shadduck Park

Wednesday, June 4

Hutchinson City Council Meeting 6/3/25 Highlights HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council Tuesday night approved purchase and installation of new playground equipment at Shadduck Park,which adjoins the Boys and Girls Club which is partnering in the project.Members of the club's Teen Advisory Council did... Read More.