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Nitrate Levels Continue to Exceed Allowable Limits in Rural Water District 101

Thursday, March 13

RENO COUNTY, Kan. (March 13, 2025 – Revised from December 10, 2024) — Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test was collected on March 3, 2024. The... Read More.

Barton County Commissioners Approve $65K to Support New Well for Rural District 2, County Recognizes Employees for Years of Service

Tuesday, March 11

BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners have approved providing Rural Water District 2 $65,000 in support of building a new well for the district that serves several subdivisions north of Great Bend including Bissell's Point and a number of other entities.The district has... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Over $26M to Improve Rural Road Infrastructure in Hamilton and Edward Counties

Monday, February 3

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday that the Kansas Department of Transportation has received over $26 million in federal funding to improve rural road infrastructure in Hamilton and Edwards counties.“This significant investment will transform rural infrastructure in southwest Kansas by improving accessibility... Read More.

BPU Considering Changes to Some Rural Electric Rates

Friday, January 31

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Board of Public Utilities is considering changes to five Electric Service Schedules for their jurisdictional customers, which will be discussed at their Board meeting Monday, January 10th at 3 PM at the BPU Offices at 401 West Kansas.Jurisdictional customers... Read More.

Rural Economic Development Grant Recipients Announced

Friday, January 24

The recent recipients of the Strategic Economic Expansion and Development grant program were announced by Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland on Thursday, Jan. 23. More than $250,000 has been distributed among 12 recipients in this round of funding.Awardees of the grant... Read More.

Barton County Approves Kansas Rural Opportunity Zone Student Loan Repayment Program, Matching $15K Provided by Program

Tuesday, January 7

By Lucky KiddBARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners Tuesday approved a resolution authorizing 2025 participation in the Kansas Rural Opportunity Zone Student Loan Repayment Program. This program provides up to a $15,000 benefit as a workforce development tool for eligible persons establishing domicile... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Allen Co. Rural Water District No. 10

Monday, December 23

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Allen Co. Rural Water District No.10 public water supply system located Allen County. Customers should observe the following... Read More.

Fatal House Fire Sunday Evening in Rural McPherson, Preliminary Investigation Indicates Faulty Electrical Equipment to Possibly be Cause

Monday, December 23

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — One person lost their life in a Sunday evening fire northwest of Groveland.The McPherson County Sheriff's Office said Inman and McPherson firefighters were called just after 6 p.m. to the 1000 block of 9th Avenue.Deputies and McPherson EMS also... Read More.

Rural Water District 101 Nitrate Level

Tuesday, December 10

By Don Brittain, Reno County Public Works Director RENO COUNTY, Kan. (December 10, 2024 – Revised from September 9, 2024) — Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test... Read More.

Reno County Commissioners Approve Merger of Eight Rural Fire Districts in Reno County

Wednesday, November 27

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — On Wednesday, the Reno County Commission approved the merger of eight of the nine rural fire districts in Reno County into a single fire district. This brings a conclusion to discussions on fire district issues that began in... Read More.

IGNITE Rural Business 2025, Competition Now Open for Entries

Monday, November 25

By Lee Ann June, Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — Aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners, it’s time to turn your innovative ideas into reality! The IGNITE 2025 Business Competition is officially open for entries, offering participants a chance to compete for... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Allen Co. Rural Water District 15, Allen County

Monday, October 14

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Allen County Rural Water District 15 public water supply system located in Allen County. The advisory was... Read More.