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Governor Kelly Announces $5.9M for KDOT Cost Share Program Projects

Tuesday, December 2

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Secretary Calvin Reed today announced $5.9 million in awards for 10 transportation construction projects through KDOT’s fall 2025 Cost Share Program. This state investment will leverage nearly $3.3 million in community matching... Read More.

Salina Sets Mail Ballot Election on Pit Bull Ban Repeal, Advances City Projects

Tuesday, November 25

SALINA, Kan. — On a 4-1 vote Salina City Commissioners have set Feb. 24 for a mail ballot election on repeal of the city's pit bull ban. The election comes about after a petition was validated calling for the election to repeal the ban... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Police Camera Upgrades, Public Works Projects Progress

Tuesday, November 18

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday approved a $18,000 purchase of six Flock cameras for the Police Department. Police Chief Mikel Golden explained the purpose of the cameras is to provide the ability to record vehicles and obtain license tag data from them.... Read More.

Iola City Council Discusses Projects Connected to America’s 250th Anniversary

Wednesday, October 29

IOLA, Kan. — Plans are in the works for projects in Iola connected with America's 250th anniversary next year.At Monday's Iola City Council meeting, member Jon Wells brought forth an idea that will involve the city, Allen Community College, USD 257 and Thrive Allen... Read More.

McPherson County Adopts Moratorium on Nuclear Power Projects in Unincorporated Areas, Commissioners Approve Comprehensive Plan for the County

Monday, October 27

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday adopted a moratorium on development of nuclear power projects in unincorporated areas of the county. Over the past couple of weeks there has been discussion about possible nuclear projects, one of which would be in Reno... Read More.

Governor Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation Announce $442M in New IKE Construction Projects

Wednesday, October 22

~~Total Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program Investment Now Over $2.7B Statewide~~ TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Secretary Calvin Reed today announced in Lindsborg nine new modernization and expansion highway projects. These projects, which represent a total investment of more... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Hear Public Works Update on Current Projects

Monday, October 20

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Public Works Director David Bohnenblust gave County Commissioners an update on current projects at Monday's meeting. There are still two-lane miles of paving left to do on 27th Avenue between Canton and Roxbury, along with various shoulder work.... Read More.

Allen County Commissioners Review City Road Projects, Landfill Upgrades and Grant Applications

Tuesday, September 23

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Humboldt City Administrator Cole Herder told Allen County Commissioners Tuesday they were pleased with the chip seal work county crews recently completed. This year's work involved four streets in the city, and they are able to hit all streets in... Read More.

McPherson County Looking to Use $750K Safe Roads for All Grant for Potential Projects across the County

Monday, September 22

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Work is moving forward on a Safe Roads for All grant awarded to McPherson County two years ago. Public Works engineer Elizabeth Hopp provided an update to County Commissioners Monday. The $750,000 grant, funded with federal and KDOT funds, will... Read More.

Weather Issues Cause Problems for Four McPherson Public Works Projects, Upcoming Events Approved

Tuesday, September 9

McPHERSON, Kan. — Weather issues continue to cause problems on four currently in-progress public works projects in McPherson. After a citizen voiced concerns about drainage problems related to the East Northview sidewalk projects, which includes replacing an existing open ditch with underground piping. Public... Read More.

Split Votes Delay Action on MHS Roundhouse Floor Repairs and Flooding Mitigation Projects

Tuesday, September 9

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education spent over an hour and a half discussing options related to the Roundhouse floor replacement at a special meeting Monday night but, for now, accomplished nothing.After five separate motions for various options failed to... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $40.5M for 27 Local Bridge Projects

Thursday, September 4

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed today announced that 27 local and off-system bridge projects across Kansas will receive a combined total of $40.5 million in state and federal funding as part of two local bridge... Read More.