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Allen County Commissioners Discuss Board Appointments, Hear Airport Project Update, Defer Action on Striping Bids

Wednesday, December 3

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — During Tuesday's Allen County Commission meeting, Commissioner David Lee was appointed as one of the two Allen County Representatives on the Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center board. Commissioner John Brocker was appointed as Lee's alternate.Commissioners discussed other board appointments that... 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.

Kansas State Fair Final Weekend Parking Update

Saturday, September 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan — As the parking lots are now open, the Kansas State Fair will be discontinuing all shuttle services for Sunday, September 14. The following parking areas will be available. Please plan accordingly: On-Grounds ParkingLots A & B (State Fair Road): Open... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Final Weekend Parking Update

Friday, September 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - See below the updated parking information for the final weekend of the Fair, Saturday, September 13, and Sunday, September 14.On-Grounds Parking:Lots A & B (State Fair Road): Currently open and will remain open all weekend. Normal traffic patterns apply. Lot... Read More.

State Fair Parking Update for Sept. 12, 2025

Thursday, September 11

Due to current conditions, parking availability at the Kansas State Fair has been updated for Friday, September 12. Parking Lot Update:Lots A & B on State Fair Road will open at 10 AM on Friday, September 12 and can be accessed from Main Street... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Parking Update

Tuesday, September 9

Due to current conditions, the Kansas State Fair parking lots will remain closed on Wednesday, September 10, with the exception of handicapped parking near Gates 5 and 9 on State Fair Road. Wednesday, September 10 Shuttle Service: Shuttles will begin at 7:30 a.m. from the following... Read More.

MHS Roundhouse Update Raises More Questions

Tuesday, August 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — An update on the Roundhouse floor situation at McPherson High School at last night's USD 418 Board of Education meeting raised a lot more questions than provided answers, leading to an extended discussion that ended with the Board voting to pause... Read More.

Abilene 2025 Primary Election Update

Wednesday, August 6

Abilene voters narrowed the field for three City Commission seats in Tuesday's primary election.The Dickinson County Clerk's Office released these unofficial results Tuesday nightDebby Lytle 379 Alan M. Baier 342 John Kolhoff 323 Cy Taylor 304 Bruce L, Johnson 290 Rebecca Perkins 257 ... Read More.

Moundridge Primary Election Update

Wednesday, August 6

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — The candidate field for two seats on the Moundridge City Council was narrowed in Tuesday's primary election.These are the unofficial results from the McPherson County Clerk's Office. The top four candidates will advance to the November General Election.James D. Ratzlaff... Read More.

Lindsborg City Council Approves New Flock Camera, Hears Update on Next Community Cleanup Day August 9th

Tuesday, August 5

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg City Council Monday approved renewal of the subscription for the two Flock Cameras they now have and purchase of a third camera. Director of Public Safety Terry Reed said the cameras, which read and record license tag information, have... Read More.

Update: Missing Solomon Man Found Safe

Saturday, August 2

DICKINSON COUNTY, Kan. (August 3, 2025) — Alexander Baize has been found safe. The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office thanks everyone for sharing and for all who provided information.Previous announcement: DICKINSON COUNTY, Kan. (August 2, 2025) — The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office is looking for a... Read More.

Update on 2025 Asphalt Resurfacing Project

Wednesday, July 30

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Venture Corporation is amid working on the 2025 Asphalt Resurfacing Street Project. The streets to be worked on include 19th Street from Washington to Morton, Morton from 19th to 21st Street, 24th Street from Harrison to Washington, Broadway from Patton... Read More.