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No Parking on Specific Streets for Chip and Seal

Friday, August 11

By the City of Great Bend Great Bend, Kan. — The City of Great Bend 2023 Chip and Seal with a Fog coat project will begin starting Aug. 22. Work should last 2 to 3 days. Please do not park on the following streets: Holland between Broadway... Read More.

Police Stage ‘Chilling’ Raid on Marion County Newspaper, Seizing Computers, Records and Cellphones

Friday, August 11

By Sherman Smith, Sam Bailey, Rachel Mipro and Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector MARION, Kan. — In an unprecedented raid Friday, local law enforcement seized computers, cellphones and reporting materials from the Marion County Record office, the newspaper’s reporters, and the publisher’s home.Eric Meyer, owner and... Read More.

Hutchinson Correctional Facility Inmate Cause of Death Unknown, Found in Cell Experiencing Medical Distress

Friday, August 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — An inmate at Hutchinson Correctional Facility died Thursday, Aug. 10.The Kansas Department of Corrections said Matthew Rutter, 36, was found in his cell experiencing medical distress, at which point staff began life-saving measures. Shortly after that he was pronounced dead by... Read More.

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

Friday, August 11

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory update due to blue-green algae.A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look... Read More.

CASA For Children to Have Princess Party Aug. 26

Friday, August 11

Information provided by Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) For Children McPHERSON, Kan. — Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) For Children will be having a come and go Princess Party at MPNaz Church, 1455 N Main, in McPherson on Aug. 26 from 11:30 to 2:30 p.m.On... Read More.

Kansas Has Five Drive-In Movie Theaters; a Sixth May Be Coming Soon

Friday, August 11

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — People of a certain age will remember drive-in movie theaters. Once wildly popular across the country, drive-in movie theaters have largely disappeared. However, there are still a few places in Kansas where you can enjoy this entertainment experience.Read More.

Westfalls named Old Bill Honorees at 44th Annual Barton Foundation Auction; Tickets available until Aug. 11

Friday, August 11

By Lindsey Bogner, Barton Community College The Barton Community College Foundation Board has chosen to recognize Larry and Jan Westfall with the “Old Bill Honorarium” at its 44th Annual Big Benefit Auction, which is set for 5:30 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Great Bend Events... Read More.

New Round of Funding Announced for Revitalization of Downtown Buildings

Friday, August 11

By Kansas Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced on Aug. 10 that $1.5 million will be available for a fourth round of Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grants to revitalize dilapidated and underutilized downtown buildings in small communities... Read More.

McPherson College Classic Car on the Way to Pebble Beach

Friday, August 11

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — A project more than seven years in the making began its journey to the greatest classic car show in the world this morning.The 1953 Mercedes Benz 300 S restored by students and faculty in McPherson College's Automotive Restoration program... Read More.

Making his Mark on the Mic

Thursday, August 10

By Brenna Eller He greets you in the morning on your early commute or wishes you well as you're coming home from your overnight shift. Those who have driven, worked or lived in the McPherson area likely know the voice of Mark Ekeland.Last Friday was the... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Approves Grant Awards: Five Organizations to Receive Awards

Thursday, August 10

Information from the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation Board announced today (Aug. 10) that they approved grant awards from both the ‘Dream Fund’ and the David J. Nutt Fund to five different organizations in McPherson County. ‘Dream Fund’ Awards: Offender/... Read More.

USD 308 Facilities Committee Releases Mid-Study Update

Thursday, August 10

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. —The USD 308 Facilities Committee announced the midway point of their year-long study of the district’s infrastructure. To date, the committee has been meeting regularly to thoroughly examine and analyze the district’s building stock as well as grappling with... Read More.