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McPherson Fire Department Promotes Seth Graham to Deputy Chief

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Fire Department announced this morning the promotion of Seth Graham to the rank of Deputy Chief. Graham has been with the McPherson Fire Department since 2019, and prior to that was a full-time firefighter for the Salina... Read More.

$16.5 Million Bridge Replacement to Start at Newton Aug. 12

By Brenna Eller NEWTON, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation announced a $16.6 million project to replace the Southeast 36th Street bridge over I-135 at Newton, which is set to begin on Monday, Aug. 12.The project will provide a wider bridge, with two lanes... Read More.

Fatality Accident of McPherson Man Southeast of Marquette

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Dalton Deist, 19-year-old of McPherson was in a single vehicle accident southeast of Marquette early Sunday morning. Deist did not survive the crash.According to a release Aug. 5, from the McPherson County Sheriff's Office, the crash occurred Southbound on 6th... Read More.

Statewide Silver Alert Issued for Harper Man

By the Kansas Bureau of InvestigationHARPER COUNTY, Kan. – The Harper Police Department requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a missing Harper man. The whereabouts of 73-year-old David L. Reese, are unknown, and the public’s assistance is requested... Read More.

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

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

Upcoming Election Deadlines and Dates

Make your voice heard and vote in the State and Local Primary Elections Tuesday, Aug. 6! Election Deadlines and Dates: State and Local Primary ElectionsAug. 5: In-person advanced voting ends at noon. Aug. 6: State and local primary election. All advanced ballots must be postmarked... Read More.