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National Weather Service Update for May 1, 2024

Wednesday, May 1

The National Weather Service (Wichita) shared an update for May 1, 2024, about severe weather expected for this afternoon into the evening.Areas west of Interstate -135 have the greatest chance for encountering severe storms this afternoon into the evening. The strongest storms will be... Read More.

Update: Saturday Rainfall Leads to Significant Flooding Issues

Sunday, April 28

By Lucky Kidd UPDATED POST:SOUTHEAST Kan. — The Neosho River at Iola was at 19.86 feet as of 4 p.m. near crest and a little over a foot below the moderate flood level. It's forecast to fall below the 15 feet flood stage by mid-morning... Read More.

Severance Street Waterline Repair Update

Friday, April 26

By the City of Hutchinson Public Works Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On April 18, a significant break occurred in the 24-inch waterline under Severance Street, between 17th and 23rd Avenues. Immediate repair efforts included the installation of a clamp on the damaged section. Unfortunately, the... Read More.

Structure Fire at 5400 Block of East 4th

Monday, April 22

By the Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. (April 22, 2024) — At approximately 1657 hours (4:57 p.m.) the Hutchinson Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire in the 5400 block of East 4th. While enroute, crews were able to see visible smoke shortly after... Read More.

UPDATE: Statewide Silver Alert Out of Rush County is Canceled

Saturday, April 13

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation MCPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. – The Rush County Sheriff’s Office reported that Marilyn Jo Spangenburg, 79, was located in McPherson County, Kansas. She is now safe.Thank you for your assistance during the alert. The statewide silver alert is now canceled.Earlier... Read More.

News From Washington: An Update On Donor-Advised Funds

Friday, March 29

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — A few newsletters ago, the McPherson County Community Foundation shared that our team is closely tracking the IRS’s proposed regulations concerning donor-advised funds, issued in November 2023. Certainly these regulations are just “proposed”; it... Read More.

UPDATE: Statewide Silver Alert for Stafford Woman is Canceled

Tuesday, March 26

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation STAFFORD COUNTY, Kan. — The Stafford Police Department reported that 60-year-old Amy Piper was located and is safe.The silver alert is now canceled. Thank you for your assistance during the alert. ###Earlier Release March 26, 2024 Statewide Silver Alert Issued... Read More.

McPherson Chamber Civics Awareness Committee 2024 Legislative Update

Monday, March 25

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON Kan. — The McPherson Chamber of Commerce Civic Awareness Committee held their 2024 Legislative Update at the Kansas Municipal Utilities building on March 23, 2024. Senators Richard Wilborn and Michael Fagg and representatives Les Mason, Stephen Owens, and Paul Waggoner, all participated... Read More.

2024 Legislative Update Scheduled

Monday, March 4

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Chamber's Civic Awareness Committee invites you to the annual legislative update to be held March 23rd at 9 a.m. at Kansas Municipal Utilities (KMU), 2090 E. Ave. A.Legislators slated to speak at the event... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Contract with RDG Planning and Design to Update 2020 Housing Study for the City

Tuesday, February 6

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday gave the OK to contract with RDG Planning and Design to update a 2020 housing study done for the city. Marty Shukert with RDG is currently updating a county-wide housing study for presentation at... Read More.

Weather Update: Potentially Dangerous Winter Weather Conditions to Spread Across Large Portion of Kansas Monday into Monday Night

Sunday, January 7

By Lucky Kidd Potentially dangerous winter weather conditions will spread across a large part of Kansas Monday into Monday night as the second in a series of disturbances moves into the central plains.Blizzard warnings have been issued for west central and portions of central and... Read More.

Update: McPherson Fire Chief Not Returning to Position After Being Placed on Administrative Leave

Saturday, December 30

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Fire Chief TJ Wyssmann, who had been placed on administrative leave, apparently won't be returning to the position.In the wake of a number of rumors circulating around the community, Mayor Tom Brown confirmed to Ad Astra News in... Read More.