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Women’s Basketball Adds Three for 2023-24

Monday, August 7

Courtesy of the University of Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. – Brandon Schneider announced today the signing of three student-athletes who will join Kansas women’s basketball for the upcoming 2023-24 season. The newest Jayhawks include a pair of Kansas natives returning to their home state, and one... Read More.

Big 12 Conference Adds Arizona, Arizona State and Utah

Monday, August 7

Courtesy of the Big 12 Conference The Big 12 Board of Directors has voted unanimously to admit Arizona State University, University of Arizona, and University of Utah to the Big 12 Conference. “We are thrilled to welcome Arizona, Arizona State and Utah to the Big... Read More.

County Commissioners Approve Vacation of Utility Easements Along Industrial Road

Monday, August 7

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Jail isn't as packed as it was earlier this summer according to McPherson County Sheriff Jerry Montagne. At the Aug. 7 McPherson County Commission Meeting this morning, Sherriff Montagne told County Commissioners the jail was housing... Read More.

K-State Leads Statewide Project to Rebuild Early Child Care Workforce

Monday, August 7

By Michelle Geering, K-State News and Communication Services MANHATTAN, Kan. — At a time when the number of early childhood care and education professionals does not meet demand, Kansas State University researchers and professional staff are working to rebuild the state's workforce. The Kansas Department... Read More.

New Outdoor Basketball Court at Tobias Park in Lyons

Monday, August 7

By USD 405 LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons community now has a regulation full-court outdoor basketball court. The City of Lyons, USD 405, and the Lyons Recreation Commission collaborated on the project to build the court, which is located in the middle of Tobias Park,... Read More.

Bulldogs Picked Fifth in Kessinger Division Preseason Polls

Monday, August 7

Courtesy of McPherson College WICHITA, Kan. — The McPherson College Bulldogs were selected to finish fifth in the Dr. Ted Kessinger Division in both preseason polls following KCAC football media day on Wednesday (Aug. 2). "We are going to treat every game like it will send us... Read More.

Men’s Soccer Bulldogs Picked Fifth in KCAC Preseason Coaches Poll

Monday, August 7

Courtesy of McPherson College WICHITA, Kan. — The McPherson College men's soccer squad was picked to finish fifth in the KCAC this season following KCAC Virtual Media Day on Thursday (Aug. 3). Oklahoma Wesleyan, the defending regular-season and tournament champions, picked up 13 first-place votes, while Ottawa... Read More.

Barton Community College to Host Adult Education Classes Downtown

Monday, August 7

By Joe Vinduska Barton Community College’s Center for Adult Education will soon begin another nine-week session of classes. However, orientation days are required before starting the classes. Students must attend all orientation days in-person, which will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Sept. 11-14.... Read More.

MCCF Collecting Donations for McPherson Resource Council

Monday, August 7

McPHERSON, Kan. — With the recent heat waves, the McPherson Resource Council knows that Christmas may be the last thing on most people's minds, but they are preparing early this year. Each year several local organizations come together to collect clothing, toys, infant quilts,... Read More.

Severe Storm Rips through Central Kansas Causing Power Outages and Damage to Power Lines

Monday, August 7

By Lucky Kidd CENTRAL KANSAS — Cleanup continues from a Saturday night windstorm that brought gusts to around 80 miles an hour to parts of central Kansas. Some of the heaviest damage was reported in McPherson, where the strongest gusts were reported when a line of... Read More.

Landmark Hotel to be Restored, Pending Grant and Historic Tax Credit

Friday, August 4

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, KAN. — The Landmark Hotel, located on the corner of 5th and Main Street has recently been purchased by Michael and Laura Meyer Dick of Hutchinson. The two closed on the purchase of the Landmark building in March of this year... Read More.

Moundridge City Administrator of Eight Years Stepping Down

Friday, August 4

Information provided by the City of Moundridge MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. —The City of Moundridge announced on Friday, Aug. 4, that the City Administrator, Murray McGee will be stepping down on Sept. 1. McGee has been City Administrator for a total of eight years. He served as... Read More.