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McPherson County Commission Discusses Proposed Sales Tax for Ambulance Services

Monday, August 4

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners continued discussion on a proposed sales tax for ambulance and other health related services during Monday's meeting. The initial concept was to use part of the funding for the five ambulance providers based in the county, along with... Read More.

City of Lyons’ Natural Gas Rates to Increase Starting in August, Council Discusses City’s Proposed 2026 Budget

Monday, July 7

LYONS, Kan. — Natural gas rates in Lyons will be going up starting in August. On a 4-1 vote, the Lyons City Council Monday approved an increase in the charge per 100 cubic feet of usage the city adds onto what it purchases natural... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Tables Action on Proposed Zone Change from R3 to R5 at 36th and Monroe

Thursday, May 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — After close to an hour and a half of discussion, the Hutchinson City Council Tuesday night tabled to May 20 action on a proposed zoning change at 36th and Monroe. The change from R3 to R5 zoning recommended by the Planning Commission,... Read More.

KDHE Announces Public Hearing for ILS Feeders LLC, Proposed Feedlot in Southeast Pawnee County

Monday, February 10

LARNED, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has announced a public hearing for ILS Feeders LLC's proposed new feedlot in southeast Pawnee County. The hearing will be held Tuesday, March 25 from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. at the Larned Community Center.The... Read More.

USD 418 Considers Proposed Calendar Changes for 2025/26 School Year

Wednesday, January 29

McPHERSON, Kan. — USD 418 is considering adjustments to the 2025/26 school calendar that would add 20 minutes to each school day and reduce the total number of school days by eight.A committee of teachers, parents, administrators, and board members, appointed by the USD... Read More.

Lyons City Council Tables Action on Proposed Ordinance, Approve Two Agreements Related to Hangar Project at Lyons-Rice County Airport

Tuesday, November 5

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council has tabled action on a proposed ordinance related to non-conforming uses to allow the Lyons Planning Commission to review and discuss it at their November 14th meeting. The ordinance, drafted by City Counselor Patrick Hoffman... Read More.

Allen County Commissioners Approve Marketing Plans for Proposed Half Percent Sales Tax for EMS on November General Election Ballot

Tuesday, September 17

By Lucky Kidd IOLA, Kan. — The Allen County Commission has approved the marketing plans for a proposed half percent sales tax for EMS that's on the November General Election ballot. It accepted proposals from the Iola Register for quarter page ads that will run... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Set Hearing for Proposed 2025 Budget and Exceeding Revenue Neutral Rate for Aug. 20

Tuesday, August 6

McPherson City Commission Meeting 8/6/24 Highlights By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved publication of a proposed 2025 budget, setting a hearing on it and exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate for August 20th at 9 AM. The city's proposed property tax... Read More.

McPherson County Commission 2025 Proposed Budget to Exceed Revenue Neutral Rate

Monday, July 15

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners were told Monday their 2025 proposed budget will exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate. County Administrator Rick Witte said by using the same property tax levy as for 2024 the county would receive an additional $250,000... Read More.

McPherson Museum & Arts Foundation Awarded $50K Grant for Native American Exhibit

Tuesday, November 14

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Museum & Arts Foundation received a $50,000 check from Kansas Tourism of the Kansas Department of Commerce today.The museum was one of 14 recipients of the 2023 Attraction Development Grant. The grant will fund a Native... Read More.

USD 418 Proposed Budget for 2023-24

Tuesday, August 15

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The proposed 2023-24 budget for McPherson USD 418 calls for a just over eight tenths of a mill increase in the property tax levy compared for 2022-23 and exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate.The USD 418 Board of Education Monday... Read More.

Field Survey Set for Proposed U.S. 50 Bridge Replacement

Monday, July 31

By Kansas Department of Transportation A field survey is expected to begin around Monday, Aug. 7, for a proposed bridge replacement on U.S. 50 west of Hutchinson. The survey will be for a bridge replacement over Sugar Creek, near Abbyville, and shown on the map. The length of the... Read More.