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Text messages obtained by the KSHB 41 I-Team reveal Gideon Cody claimed the Kansas Bureau of Investigation was "100 percent behind" him one day after the raids on Marion County Record and two homes.

– First Place: Jeff and Melissa Reynolds at 1003 N Walnut Street. – Second Place: Austin Buna at 1200 N Olive Street. – Third Place: Michael Fulton at 411 SW Second Street. – Mayor’s choice: Jarda Sutton at 1205 SW First Street. – Mayor’s choice: Tori Murphy at 1215...

The competition was tough for the Lady Panthers' first wrestling tournament of the season. The Doug Kretzer Classic in McPherson featured 17 schools. Ninth-ranked Junction City won the tournament with 194 points, followed by No. 7 Kapaun with 164 points. Great Bend scored 149 points to edge Newton by three points for third place.

The Abilene Cowboys basketball team looks to once again challenge for the NCKL title this season. After finishing last season 11-10 and falling in the opening round of the playoffs last season, head coach Erik Graefe, and assistant coaches Tyler Bryson, and Kyle Taylor return several players who have varsity experience.

Boat and bait inspections are MANDATORY at Marion County Lake to prevent the spread of Zebra Mussels and other Aquatic Nuisance Species. Protect our waters... don't forget to CLEAN, DRAIN, and DRY!Visit here for more details.

Kansas Gas Service Hosts McPherson Chamber Connection Nov. 30. McPHERSON, Kan. — Kansas Gas Service hosted the Chamber Connection for the McPherson Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Nov. 30. Katie Bowers, Kansas Gas Service Community Relations Manager from Manhattan shared that the communication team puts together a little over...

The holiday season is upon us, and there’s no better way to usher in the festive spirit than with the timeless charm of Meredith Willson’s Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical, presented at the Great Plains Theatre in Abilene. According to the organization, this heartwarming production is a...

Jennifer Hill, attorney for the city of Marion and Gideon Cody refuses to turn over Cody's texts and emails. Hill said Cody "and his cellphone have left the state."

• The McPherson Bullpups, both boys' and girls' basketball teams, won their season openers against Dodge City. • Both teams are ranked No. 2 in Class 4A and are considered strong contenders for state championships.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Sunday is $3.243, a week ago the price is $3.253 , according to AAA.

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson firemen were called out during the noon hour Wednesday to a structure fire in the 900 block of North Myers. Fire Chief TJ Wyssmann told Ad Astra News the fire originated in the garage on the north side of the single story, ranch-style home. First arriving crews found heavy smoke and fire showing in the garage, extending into the attic but not into the living space.

The Brookville Hotel, a Kansas landmark known for its homestyle cuisine, has evolved from a simple frontier boarding house in 1870 to a beloved culinary institution. Known for its family-style chicken dinners, a tradition started by Helen Martin in 1915, the hotel prospered under the Martin family's careful management for generations. In 1999, the Martins took the bold step of moving the establishment to Abilene, maintaining its charm and reputation.

Abilene, Kan. - The Abilene Municipal Band returns to the Eisenhower Presidential Library for their annual holiday concert on Sunday, Dec. 3. The concert begins at 2 p.m. in the Visitors Center Auditorium. The gift shop and museum will be open 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Eisenhower Presidential Library and...

Rumor has it that sometime during the 1950s near Gypsum Kansas, seven teenagers died while driving down a local road. This road is Donmyer Road, also known as “The Devil’s Washboard.” These seven teenagers wanted to go for a small joyride on the night of the day they died. Such events ALWAYS have to have some kind of dare, the one here was just how fast they could fly over the hills. The group made it over the first few hills with no problem, but on the third hill, they slammed right into the bank of the road, killing all seven passengers (“Kansas’ haunted places”).

These accident reports were released this past week by law enforcement agencies. 90th Rd. east of Meridian Rd. Kevin L. Searl, 60, rural Goessel, hit a deer at 5:20 a.m. Nov. 16 with his 2007 Dodge Ram 2500, which sustained front-end damage but remained drivable. 290th Rd. west of Remington...

(Front Row L-R) Callie Powell, Hannah Walter, Eden Bathurst, Sammy Stout, Blair Adams, Adin Bruna and Claire Dannefer. (Second Row L-R) Timbre Jugenson, Ryleigh Farson, Layla Pickerign, Jadence Coyle, Caitlin Webb, Makenna Stover, Addie McVan, Renatta Heintz, Jordan Signer, KaiLee Crane, Aleena Watson, Lizzie Brooks and head coach Shawn Herrman. (Back Row L-R) Vanessa Shaffer-Berriozabal, Phaedra Hickman, Makayla Simmons, Bentley Strickland, Timber Taylor, Hallie Johnson, Hope Dannefer, Kit Barber, assistant coach Molly Burton and assistant coach Traci Rogers. Brad Anderson.

Michael Gerken, Hillsboro Industries CEO, said the company cannot keep up with market demand.

Salina Post proudly presents Flashback Friday in partnership with the Smoky Hill Museum. Enjoy a weekly tidbit of local history from the staff at Salina Post and the Smoky Hill Museum as we present "Salina-Flashback Fridays." When Spanish explorers in the 16th century reached a large bluff sitting at the...

The holiday season has arrived and plenty of events are happening this weekend in Lindsborg. While the more sacred St. Lucia Festival is still a week out, Lindsborg is set host to several secular celebrations and activities this weekend, with holiday crafts, gifts, a parade and even a showing of "The Polar Express." Snowflake...

As Assaria Lutheran Church marked its 100th anniversary, the town of Assaria, Kansas, basked in the historical significance of a building that is more than just an architectural marvel. Founded by Swedish pioneers, the church began its journey in 1875, with the current structure erected in 1915-16, replacing the original 1877 building. This centennial celebration not only commemorates the church's physical presence but also honors the pioneering spirit and deep-rooted faith of the early settlers and the robust community that has flourished since.