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Governor Kelly Announces 2024 Kansas Economic Report

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced that the 2024 Kansas Economic Report highlights growth in the state's labor workforce, continued low unemployment, and record exports. The report, produced by the Labor Market Information Services division of the Kansas Department of Labor, provides a... Read More.

Pfizer Lays Off 80 Salary Personnel at McPherson Plant

By Lucky Kidd   McPHERSON, Kan. — Pfizer's McPherson Pharmaceutical facility laid off 80 salaried personnel, mostly from management and engineering. Those layoffs have taken place over the past two days, and did not affect production personnel at McPherson County's largest employer. Pfizer said in a statement... Read More.

Bulldog Athletic Facilities Get New Name

By McPherson College   McPHERSON, Kan. — The center of Bulldog athletic activity has a new name – Holman Fieldhouse. The renaming marks the completion of a major renovation and addition to the former Sport Center and honors the family that supported the expansion project. In 2022,... Read More.

$31.5M to be Awarded for 31 Bicycle, Pedestrian Projects Across Kansas

TOPEKA, Kan.  — On October 14, 2024, Governor Laura Kelly announced that nearly $31.5 million will be awarded to fund 31 projects across Kansas. These projects aim to enhance the safety, accessibility, and mobility of communities by creating more walkable and bike-friendly routes through... Read More.

Man Convicted of Running Over Nickerson Family

By Lucky Kidd   LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Kentucky jury has convicted a man who ran down four members of a Nickerson Family in July 2022, killing one and critically injuring two others. A Jefferson County, (Ky) jury deliberated less than two hours before finding Michael Hurley... Read More.

Interested in Being a 2025 Fair Ambassador?

By the Kansas State Fair   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is gauging interest now and want to know how many Fairified superfans (all ages, and from all over Kansas) would participate. How it works: The Kansas State Fair will select social ambassadors to represent... Read More.