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HEALTH ALERT: Five Reno County Non-Fatal Overdoses in 24 hours

Tuesday, August 22

By Reno County Health Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Health Department has been tracking overdoses and trends since Oct. 1 of 2020. In the last 24 hours there have been five non-fatal overdoses, four of those involving methamphetamine and one involving fentanyl. Methamphetamine... Read More.

Singers Wanted for the Central Kansas Community Choir

Tuesday, August 22

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — The Central Kansas Community Choir (CKCC) is recruiting singers for the fall 2023 season. Rehearsals will be held from 7-9 p.m. Monday evenings starting August 28th in the Morrison Chapel in the Fine Arts... Read More.

Historic Finish at Pebble Beach: Student-Restored Mercedes-Benz Captures Second in Class

Tuesday, August 22

By McPherson College This is the first time in the 72-year history of the world’s most prestigious car show that an entirely student-restored car has ranked at Pebble Beach.McPherson College’s 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Cabriolet secured second in class at the 72nd Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.... Read More.

Yoder Heritage Day August 26

Monday, August 21

YODER, Kan. — On the last Saturday of August each year, thousands visit the small community of Yoder to celebrate Yoder Heritage Day.Visitors and locals are entertained and transported back in time with tractor pulls, horse drawn events, the annual parade down Main Street,... Read More.

NO SCHOOL AT MCPHERSON HIGH SCHOOL TUESDAY

Monday, August 21

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — There will be no school at McPherson High School Tuesday due to an air conditioning equipment failure.USD 418 said in a note sent to parents late Monday afternoon the motor in the chiller fan failed early Monday morning leaving... Read More.

Galva Old Empire Days August 25 – 26

Monday, August 21

GALVA, Kan. — Old Empire Days celebrates Galva heritage annually, and this year, the festivities will run Aug. 25 through Aug. 26.Galva originally started out as the town of Empire along the Santa Fe Trail in 1872 and when the railroad missed the town of... Read More.

KDOT to Host Active Transportation Summit in McPherson Sept. 20 to 22

Monday, August 21

By Kansas Department of Transportation Transportation professionals, advocates and community members across Kansas are invited to attend the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Walk Bike Roll Kansas Active Transportation Summit taking place in McPherson from Sept. 20 to 22.The three-day, in-person event will feature the newest... Read More.

Update: KHP Seeking Witnesses to Fatality Collision in Cherokee County

Monday, August 21

By the Kansas Highway Patrol CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Highway Patrol has successfully located the vehicle and driver from this fatal collision. We thank the citizens of Kansas for their assistance.---- Previous Release----CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. —The Kansas Highway Patrol is seeking assistance from the... Read More.

Check out the Kansas State Fair Visitor Guide

Monday, August 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hot off the press, check out the digital 2023 Kansas State Fair Visitor Guide. It's full of insider information to help you plan your trip, including:Daily Schedule What's New in 2023 Midway Deals Fair Navigation And moreVisit the Kansas State... Read More.

Affidavits Released on Marion Newspaper Raids August 11

Sunday, August 20

By Lucky Kidd MARION, Kan. — The probable cause affidavits connected with the August 11th raids on the Marion County Record have been released. The Kansas Reflector and other media outlets began releasing the documents Sunday.The affidavits, which were file stamped as filed with Marion County... Read More.

Two Injured in Motorcycle Wreck Saturday

Sunday, August 20

BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Two people were injured Saturday morning in a motorcycle crash south of Great Bend.The Kansas Highway Patrol said Cameron Stevenson of Ellinwood was westbound on SW 50 Road and started to have mechanical problems with his motorcycle and drove off... Read More.

Co-Owner of Kansas Newspaper, Who Died Amid Stress from Police Raid, Honored in Funeral Service

Sunday, August 20

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector MARION, Kan. — Joan Meyer, surrounded by flowers and escorted to her gravesite by the same police force that may have had a hand in her death, was honored by her community in a Saturday service.“Joan was the epitome... Read More.