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McPherson County Commission Hears Update on 911 Tower Southeast of Windom, and Makes Other Approvals

Monday, March 3

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Erection of the new 911 tower at 5th and Frontier Road southeast of Windom will begin this week, according to Incoming Emergency Management and Communications Director Emily Yates in a report to the McPherson County Commission Monday.Commissioners also approved a... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Hears Update on Fire Station 2, Accepts Bid for Police Substation Remodeling Project

Tuesday, February 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — Work to fix the snow drain system that had been installed incorrectly at the new McPherson Fire Station 2 began last week. Fire Chief Chad Mayberry told the McPherson City Commission Tuesday concrete cutting began last week, and removal and excavating... Read More.

McPherson Chamber to Host 2025 Legislative Update Feb. 8

Monday, January 27

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Chamber of Commerce’s Civic Awareness Committee invites you to the annual Legislative Update on February 8th at 9:00 a.m. at Kansas Municipal Utilities (KMU), 2090 E. Ave. A., McPherson. This event is a key part of our commitment to... Read More.

Kansas Health Officials Provide Update on Avian Flu That Public Risk Remains Low

Thursday, January 2

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment While the risk to the general public still remains very low, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is reminding Kansans to practice caution around wild birds and backyard poultry amid increasing reports of highly pathogenic... Read More.

Update on SILVER ALERT Search for Reno County Man

Sunday, December 22

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Gary Foster has not yet been located. Reno County Sheriff's Office asks that residents of the western region of Reno County check any and all buildings, cars, barns, and places anyone would go to take shelter. Also hunters and/or anyone else... Read More.

McPherson County Post-Election Update

Monday, November 18

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — From the November 5th General Election, 74 percent of McPherson County Registered voters cast ballots, which works out to 14,405 ballots cast.On Monday, County Commissioners approved the canvass report from that election. County Clerk Hollie Melroy said three... Read More.

UPDATE: Findings of Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Salina

Friday, November 15

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation SALINA, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) completed its investigation into the July 24 officer-involved shooting resulting in the death of Jesse Wray, of Salina. KBI’s investigation included shooting reconstruction, forensic testing of evidence, interviews of witnesses and... Read More.

Provision Ballots Cast in General Election Counted in Vote Canvass, County Clerk Provides Election Update

Tuesday, November 12

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Provision ballots (313 of 4720) cast in last week's general election were counted in the vote canvass by McPherson County Commissioners this morning. County Clerk Hollie Melroy said 80 of the 159 ballots not counted were from people... Read More.

2024-2025 United Way of Reno County Campaign Update and #iPledge Information

Monday, November 4

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The United Way of Reno County is still looking for donations for the 2024-2025 campaign. The $1.3M goal this year will be used to help support 21 local nonprofits, enabling them to administer 33 different programs that serve 25,000+ LOCAL friends,... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Approve Contract to Update 20-Year McPherson County Comprehensive Plan Ending This Year

Wednesday, October 23

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday approved the final plat for the River Trail Farms subdivision south of Lindsborg. The five-lot subdivision is located at the southwest corner of 14th Avenue and Smoky Valley Road, and owner Mark Lott said... Read More.

Update on Hutchinson Fire Department Responding to Concession Stand Fire at Fairgrounds Tuesday Evening

Wednesday, September 11

By the City of Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On September 10, 2024, at 6:25 p.m. Hutchinson Fire Department was dispatched to the report of a fire at the “Fry Shack”, located at 500 20th Avenue on the Kansas State Fairgrounds.They arrived on scene... Read More.

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 (Main Street to Plum) is closed to through traffic and will... Read More.