mcj County approves new zoning fee schedule, penalizing unpermitted structures Property owners face double permit fees for undocumented buildings, though amnesty is offered for structures already on the tax rolls.
mcj McPherson County jail hits maximum capacity, forcing out-of-county transfers A backlog at Larned State Hospital leaves inmates waiting up to seven months, prompting costly relocations to Rice County.
mcj Spring flooding costs county $150,000, delays bridge replacements Unexpected emergency repairs will drain capital outlay funds and push back up to three planned infrastructure projects this year.
mcj McPherson Fire Department joins state wildfire response program A multi-year agreement allows the city to deploy trucks and personnel to combat wildfires statewide, with full reimbursement.
mcj Arrest Made in McPherson County Homicide Investigation Daniel T. Hawkinson, 18, faces voluntary manslaughter charge in connection with the Jan. 31 death of Joshua Soden
dnn Kansas State Fair Receives $99,000 Grant for Ye Old Mill Preservation Commerce Department funding launches campaign to restore one of only three remaining Old Mill-style attractions in the U.S.
mcj Historic McPherson County Farmhouse Falls to Kansas Winds Longtime landmark known as The Old Farmhouse collapses after years of weathering the plains
mcj McPherson Skate Park Closes for Equipment Upgrades City says park will reopen once installation of repurposed equipment is complete
hcj Kansas negotiators propose sweeping 3% cap on local property tax increases Conference committee strips rural hospital bill, replaces it with property tax language
hcj House approves portable benefits framework for gig workers A bill creating tax-advantaged benefit plans for independent contractors heads to the governor's desk after clearing the House.
hcj As Lawmakers Wrangle, Governor Kelly Touts Economic, Water Investments Gov. Laura Kelly announced nearly $27 million in new private investment and state water project funding, shifting the focus to executive-led initiatives while the Legislature navigates end-of-session gridlock.
