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Traffic Stop Leads to Capture of Rice County Jail Escapee

Friday, December 6

By Lucky Kidd RICE COUNTY, Kan. — A traffic stop near Claflin Thursday led to two arrests, one involving an escape warrant from Rice County.According to Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellindir, deputies stopped a car on K-156...

Intersection at Main and Euclid in McPherson Planned to Reopen to Traffic Late Wednesday Afternoon

Tuesday, November 26

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — If everything goes as planned, the intersection of Main and Euclid in downtown McPherson will reopen to traffic by late Wednesday afternoon. Public Works Director Jeff Woodward told McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday nearly...

Recent rains improve river traffic

Friday, November 8

Recent rain in the Midwest has helped improve the flow of the Mississippi River. Lou Dell’Orco is Chief of Operations for the Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District. He tells Brownfield the water levels changed drastically since early last week. “They’re up around...

One-Day Traffic Detours for Railroad Signal Work on 17th Ave and 4th Ave

Thursday, October 3

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One-day traffic detours will be in effect on 17th Avenue and 4th Avenue to accommodate essential railroad signal work performed by Advance WorkZone. Please see each detour map. Detour Schedule: October 6, 2024...

Stop Signs to be Placed to Address Increased Traffic Issues on Curtis Street, Genesis Street and Stearman

Tuesday, October 1

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday approved installation of stop signs on Curtis Street, Genesis Street and Stearman to address increased traffic issues in that neighborhood. Initially only one stop sign was requested but two are being...

KDOT Traffic Advisory: Guardrail Replacement Project on U.S. 169

Monday, September 30

By the Kansas Department of Transportation ANDERSON COUNTY, Kan. — KDOT has started a guardrail replacement project on U.S. 169 in Anderson County. The road work, which also includes a culvert repair, starts two miles north of the...

Waldron Street Closed to Thru Traffic Tuesday, Sept. 17th

Monday, September 16

By the City of HutchinsonHUTCHINSON, Kan. — On Tuesday, September 17th, Waldron Street will be closed to thru traffic between E. 17th Ave and just south of E. 20th Ave.The 2024...

State Fair Traffic Update

Thursday, September 5

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson shared a reminder to be mindful of recent changes in traffic with the fair beginning Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.State Fair Road...

Study shows alfalfa damage from field traffic

Thursday, September 5

A University of Wisconsin study shows that 49% of alfalfa plants are run over by machinery tires over the course of three harvests. Biological Systems Engineering professor Brian Luck tells Brownfield driving equipment through the field is necessary, but adjusting when and how...

Tire traffic is harder on alfalfa than many farmers think

Tuesday, September 3

Brian Luck with the University of Wisconsin has studied field traffic with different types of machines and tires and what that does to alfalfa stands, and the field’s ability to remain productive. The post

Temporary Traffic Signals to be Installed at 20th & Main and 23rd & Main to Prepare for Kansas State Fair

Tuesday, August 27

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Temporary traffic signals are set to be installed at 20th & Main and 23rd & Main by Aug. 30, 2024, in preparation for the upcoming...

River traffic returning to normal

Monday, July 22

Flood waters have receded enough to resume normal Mississippi River commercial and recreational traffic. Melanie Peterson with the Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District tells Brownfield all locks and dams from St. Paul down to Lock and Dam #10 at Guttenberg, Iowa were...