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Three Crash Fatalities Reported by Kansas Highway Patrol Over the Weekend

Saturday, March 21

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported three vehicle fatalities over the weekend. A man from Bellevue, Neb., was killed Saturday morning in a vehicle crash at the I-135/K-61 interchange southeast of McPherson. The Kansas Highway Patrol identified the victim as 69-year-old Mickey Mitani. Mitani was eastbound on... Read More.

Lindsborg Named One of the “Best Small Towns in the Midwest” in Midwest Living’s 2026 Best of the Midwest Awards

Saturday, March 21

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg Convention & Visitors Bureau is proud to announce that Lindsborg has been named one of the “Best Small Towns in the Midwest” in Midwest Living magazine’s 2026 Best of the Midwest Awards. For more than 40 years, Midwest Living has... Read More.

Harlem Wizards Bring High-Flying Hoops and Community Fun to Great Bend

Friday, March 20

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Masonic Lodge #15 and The Isis Sunflower Shrine Club are proud to host an unforgettable night of basketball, laughter, and community spirit as the world famous Harlem Wizards take the court at Great Bend High School on Thursday,... Read More.

Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo Set for Fifth Annual Earth Day Celebration

Friday, March 20

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo is excited to welcome attendees back for its Fifth Annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at the zoo located at 2123... Read More.

Senators Marshall & Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Domestic Fertilizer Production

Friday, March 20

WASHINGTON — On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) introduced the Homegrown Fertilizer Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen America’s domestic fertilizer supply chain, expand innovation in alternative crop inputs, and provide relief to farmers facing rising input costs. The legislation... Read More.

McPherson to Proclaim Friday, May 1 as “Law Day” to Commemorate Rule of Law in America

Friday, March 20

On May 1, 2026, McPherson, Kansas, will commemorate the rule of law in America as part of its celebration of the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding. Launched with an official proclamation by Mayor James Loving at the April 7 City Commission meeting, a... Read More.

KDHE Issues Air Quality Health Advisory Due to Prescribed Burns

Friday, March 20

Conditions will continue to be ideal for burning in the Flint Hills and all surrounding areas today, March 20, through early afternoon Saturday, March 21. Today’s burning activity, combined with remnant smoke from yesterday’s activity, will lead to elevated air pollutant levels throughout central... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Banning Cell Phone Use During School Day

Friday, March 20

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly has signed Senate Substitute for Substitute for House Bill 2299 (Sub for HB 2299), banning the use of cell phones and personal electronic devices during the school day. Governor Kelly signed the bill on Thursday alongside... Read More.

MCCF Brings Youth Philanthropy Program to Moundridge Students

Thursday, March 19

Last week, the McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) traveled to Moundridge Middle School to bring its youth philanthropy program to local fourth-grade students. The Voices in Philanthropy (VIP) program began in 2023 as a way to help young community members understand the importance of... Read More.

Friends of Maxwell Presented Attraction Development Grant Wednesday

Thursday, March 19

The Friends of Maxwell Wildlife Refuge was formally presented a $16,414 Attraction Development Grant from Kansas Tourism Wednesday to support facility upgrades aimed at enhancing visitor experiences and expanding educational programming. According to a celebratory post on Facebook, the grant funds will be used for... Read More.

Senator Marshall Speaks on Homeland Security Funding, SAVE Act and Iran

Wednesday, March 18

US Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) expressed frustration Wednesday with his Democratic colleagues over their actions, or refusal to do so, on Funding for the Department of Homeland Security and the SAVE Act during a news conference with Kansas reporters Wednesday. Marshall said the real question... Read More.

U.S. Nationals Horseshoe Pitching Tournament Coming to Hutchinson, Kansas

Wednesday, March 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The U.S. Nationals Horseshoe Pitching Tournament will bring competitors from across the country to Rice Park in Hutchinson, Kansas, May 29–31, 2026. Hosted by the Rice Park Horseshoe Club, Visit Hutch and sanctioned by the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association (NHPA), the... Read More.

Three Crash Fatalities Reported by Kansas Highway Patrol Over the Weekend

Lindsborg Named One of the “Best Small Towns in the Midwest” in Midwest Living’s 2026 Best of the Midwest Awards

Harlem Wizards Bring High-Flying Hoops and Community Fun to Great Bend

Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo Set for Fifth Annual Earth Day Celebration

Senators Marshall & Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Domestic Fertilizer Production

McPherson to Proclaim Friday, May 1 as “Law Day” to Commemorate Rule of Law in America

KDHE Issues Air Quality Health Advisory Due to Prescribed Burns

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Banning Cell Phone Use During School Day

MCCF Brings Youth Philanthropy Program to Moundridge Students

Friends of Maxwell Presented Attraction Development Grant Wednesday

Senator Marshall Speaks on Homeland Security Funding, SAVE Act and Iran

U.S. Nationals Horseshoe Pitching Tournament Coming to Hutchinson, Kansas

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