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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...

Fort Hays State University Plans Spring Commencement Ceremonies

Saturday, April 27

By FHSU University Communications HAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State University will recognize approximately 1,666 graduates during its spring commencement ceremonies on Friday and Saturday, May 10-11.Graduates who have chosen to participate in person will be honored...

Local Leaders Attend Western Kansas Congressional Delegation in Regional Collaboration

Friday, April 26

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce

STEPMC Hosts McPherson Chamber Connection in Time for Taco Tuesday, April 30

Friday, April 26

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Steps To End Poverty in McPherson County (STEPMC) recently hosted the McPherson Chamber Connection at the First United Methodist Church on April 25.STEPMC's purpose as a non-profit organization is to transform...

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...

Leader in Independent Higher Education Awards $27,000 in Service and Success Scholarships Across Kansas

Friday, April 26

By the Kansas Independent College Foundation TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Independent College Foundation, (KICF), on behalf of its member institutions, is proud to announce the 2024 Maud Wyatt Recognition Scholarship Recipients. These 19 recipients are all full-time, degree...

Heavy Rainfall Thursday and Friday Morning Cause Flooding Issues in Southeast Kansas

Friday, April 26

By Lucky Kidd SOUTHEAST, Kan. — Very heavy rainfall Thursday into Friday morning caused flooding issues in parts of southeast Kansas, with the potential for additional heavy rainfall through the weekend.The highest rainfall totals locally were in...

False Report Prompts Police Response & Lockdown In Area

Thursday, April 25

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Police Department, the Barton County Sheriff’s Office and the Kansas Highway Patrol responded to a call for a man with a gun today at The Center...

Mastermind McPherson Survey Extended: May 9

Thursday, April 25

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Mastermind McPherson County

Rural Water District 101 Nitrate Level

Thursday, April 25

By Reno County Kansas Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. – (Revised from March 11, 2024) – Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. On April 8, 2024, a 3-year routine...