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Heart of a Tiger – From Crisis to Courtroom: The Unstoppable Journey of Jarrett Brown

Friday, January 30

HAYS, Kan. — For most college students, the primary stressors of academic life are looming deadlines, final exams, and the daunting question of what awaits after graduation. For Jarrett Brown, a 2022 graduate with a Bachelor of General Studies, those typical anxieties were eclipsed... Read More.

K-State to Offer Free Workshops on Generating Profit through Ecosystem Health

Friday, January 30

Soil, resilience and profitability highlight agenda LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas State University and several state partners will host a series of three free workshops to support farm families, from managing their soil and grazing land, and establishing regenerative cropping systems. Margit Kaltenekker, an agriculture agent with... Read More.

K-State to Host Junior Beef Producer Day on March 7

Friday, January 30

Registration deadline nears for event that promotes knowledge of youth beef projects MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University will host the 2026 Junior Beef Producer Day on March 7 to encourage youth – and adults – to expand their knowledge of beef projects. University officials... Read More.

Salthawks Start Sluggish, Fall to Olathe South

Friday, January 30

The Hutchinson High girls basketball team started slow on Thursday in the first round of the Mid America Classic in McPherson, and despite a strong second quarter, the Salthawks fell 53-39 to Olathe South. Hutchinson was down 22-5 at the end of one quarter, but... Read More.

Andale Senior Mayla Spexarth Hits Game-Winning Layup to Defeat Circle in Wildcat Classic Opener

Thursday, January 29

HAVEN, Kan. — Andale senior Mayla Spexarth delivered when it mattered the most on Thursday against Circle in the 53rd Wildcat Classic. Spexarth’s game-winning layup off a pass from Paige Stanhope came with four seconds remaining to give the Lady Indians a 48-47 victory over... Read More.

Dream Grants: What MCCF is Looking For

Thursday, January 29

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Community Foundation has received several questions about the Foundation’s 25th anniversary Dream Grants, including eligibility, timelines and the types of projects we hope to support. Below is a brief overview. Project Focus: Dream Grants are intended to support... Read More.

MCCF Opens Appointments for Free Tax Assistance Program

Thursday, January 29

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation is accepting appointments for its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. The first round of appointments will be available in Feb. The VITA program, operated by the Internal Revenue Service for more than 50 years, provides free... Read More.

Beyond Barriers Reports 2025 Service Impact for Kansans with Disabilities 

Thursday, January 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Beyond Barriers released its 2025 service impact data, reporting thousands of services delivered to Kansans with disabilities across much of the state. According to the organization’s annual figures, Beyond Barriers served 770 individuals in 60 Kansas counties in 2025, responding to 3,744... Read More.

USW Conveys Importance of Strong Trade Relationship with Mexico to Visiting Kansas Delegation

Thursday, January 29

U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) staff in Mexico City discussed the importance of the Mexican market to U.S. wheat farmers in mid-January with a visiting delegation of Kansas commodity groups led by U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kansas). “The symbiotic relationship between U.S. wheat farmers and Mexican... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Allen Co RWD 15, Allen County

Thursday, January 29

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Allen Co RWD 15 public water supply system located in Allen County. The advisory was issued because of a waterline break resulting in a possible loss of pressure... Read More.

Meeting in Partnership with Osage Garden and Produce to Learn about Best Practices for Starting Seeds Indoors

Thursday, January 29

OSAGE CITY, Kan. — On February 18th, 2026, the Frontier Extension District and Osage Garden and Produce will host a meeting to discuss how to start seeds indoors for your garden. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. at Osage Garden and Produce, located at 1048... Read More.

City of Newton Reduces Fireworks Sale Dates

Thursday, January 29

NEWTON, Kan. — Newton City Commissioners have reversed an earlier decision and shortened the dates for sale of fireworks. At their meeting Tuesday, commissioners agreed to set the fireworks sales July 1-4 rather than starting June 27, as it was in 2025 and was originally... Read More.