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Wall Park Lake Retaining Wall Repair Begins, Sen. Moran Secures McPherson Police Department $275K to Purchase Specialized Video Equipment and Command Trailer

Tuesday, March 19

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — A crew brought in by the manufacturer of the retaining wall panels along the Wall Park Lake has begun repairs to the wall, nearly half of which has collapsed. Public Works Director Jeff Woodward said the Lock and Load... Read More.

Honorary Officer Isaiah Rivera Sworn Into McPherson Police Department

Friday, March 15

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Isaiah Rivera, of McPherson was sworn in as the McPherson KS Police Department's Honorary Officer on March 15, 2024. In a statement on social media, the McPherson Police Department shared, “Isaiah has shown true bravery in his battle against... Read More.

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 Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Deb Gruver believes she suffered lasting emotional and physical injury when Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody snatched her cell phone out of her hand during... Read More.

McPherson Commission Approves Two Payments for Police Range Training Building Project

Tuesday, October 3

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — At Tuesday's meeting McPherson City commissioners approved payments for two items connected with the Police Range training building project. The range is located on BPU property near 17th and Mohawk Road.A $77,823 payment was made for a 56 by... Read More.

Biggest Event Yet for McPherson Police Department’s COPS Charity Fundraiser

Tuesday, September 26

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — The 2023 C.O.P.S. Fundraiser Charity Shoot on Saturday, Sept. 23, hosted by the McPherson Police Department and sponsored by Justice Lodge #457 raised a record-breaking $4,000 for the Concerns of Police Survivors. "It was our biggest event yet, most money,... Read More.

McPherson Police Department Looking for Airsoft Shooter

Thursday, September 14

By McPherson County CrimeStoppersMcPHERSON, Kan. — On Wednesday, September 13, 2023, The McPherson Police Department responded to two separate areas within the City Limits of McPherson, McPherson County, Kansas in reference to multiple individuals being shot with airsoft guns.The victims reported the vehicle was... Read More.

KBI, McPherson Law Enforcement and Wichita Police Arrest Wichita Man for Distribution of Fentanyl, Firearm Charges and Other Crimes

Wednesday, September 13

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), along with the McPherson County Sheriff’s Office, the McPherson Police Department, and the Wichita Police Department, arrested a Wichita man following an investigation into fentanyl distribution.At approximately 9:30... Read More.

Co-Owner of Kansas Newspaper, Who Died Amid Stress from Police Raid, Honored in Funeral Service

Sunday, August 20

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector MARION, Kan. — Joan Meyer, surrounded by flowers and escorted to her gravesite by the same police force that may have had a hand in her death, was honored by her community in a Saturday service.“Joan was the epitome... Read More.

Hutchinson Police Officer Brice Burlie Appointed Chief of Police

Tuesday, August 15

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Veteran Hutchinson Police officer Brice Burlie is the new Chief of Police. Burlie, a 24 year member of the department and most recently operations captain, was introduced during Tuesday's Hutchinson City Council meeting.Interim City Manager Mary Grace Clements, who... Read More.

Police Defend Actions in Marion Record Raid

Sunday, August 13

By Ad Astra News MARION, Kan. — The Marion Police Department is defending their actions in Friday's raid of the Marion County Record and the home of publisher Eric Meyer during which computer equipment, reporter notes, cell phones and other items were seized along with... Read More.

Police Stage ‘Chilling’ Raid on Marion County Newspaper, Seizing Computers, Records and Cellphones

Friday, August 11

By Sherman Smith, Sam Bailey, Rachel Mipro and Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector MARION, Kan. — In an unprecedented raid Friday, local law enforcement seized computers, cellphones and reporting materials from the Marion County Record office, the newspaper’s reporters, and the publisher’s home.Eric Meyer, owner and... Read More.

Fairway Police Officer Dies from Injuries After Being Shot While Responding to Car Theft

Tuesday, August 8

MISSION, Kan. (FOX NEWS / KCTV) — A Kansas police officer who was shot over the weekend while responding to a suspected car theft has died from his injuries. The Fairway Police Department announced Monday that 29-year-old officer Jonah Oswald died after he was... Read More.