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Boil Advisory for Pretty Prairie

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment  PRETTY PRAIRIE, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Pretty Prairie public water supply system located in Reno County.Customers should observe the following precautions... Read More.

Marching Bands Wrap Up Wednesday Sept. 13

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan.  — Many bands from across the state traveled near and far to perform and march at the Kansas State Fair the past three days. On Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 8 a.m. until about 1 p.m., 24 bands performed at the... Read More.

Sen. Moran Announces 2023 Service Academy Selection Board

By the Office of Senator Jerry Moran WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today announced the members of his 2023 Service Academy Selection Board. The board will review applications and interview candidates who are applying for admission to the U.S. Service Academies.Applicants will be... Read More.

High Risk of West Nile Virus Activity in Five Kansas Regions

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment  TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a high-risk warning for West Nile virus infections (WNV) for all regions of the state other than the southeast region, which is at a moderate... Read More.

Barton Community College President to Retire June 2024

By Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College President Dr. Carl Heilman announced his intent to retire during the College’s Board of Trustees study session Sept. 12. Heilman will retire effective June 30, 2024.Heilman has served as the College's fifth president for... Read More.

Sept. 12 McPherson City Commission Meeting Recap

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan.  — Two more payments related to the new North Main Fire Station were approved by McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday. One is a $22,500 payment to Hutton Construction for design costs for the new station, and the other a $11,255 payment... Read More.

USD 418 Board of Education Approves 2023-24 Budget

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education Monday approved a 2023-24 budget and a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate for those funds subject to it. This includes the local option, capital outlay, and bond and interest funds.... Read More.