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Stafford County Economic Development to Host Grant Writing Class

ST. JOHN, Kan. — Stafford County Economic Development will host a Grant Writing Class on Friday, February 13 from 9 am – 3 pm at the Stafford County Annex. This class is aimed at helping nonprofits and community organizations strengthen their fundraising strategies and... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Announces Tax Preparation Assistance

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - At United Way of Reno County, we believe financial stability is a foundation for strong families and a strong community. Because of your support, local partners are doing meaningful, life-changing work every day—and today we’re excited to share an important update... Read More.

KBI Investigates Fatal Shooting Saturday Morning Southwest of Inman

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — A 19-year old-McPherson man is dead after an early Saturday morning altercation southwest of Inman. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation, which is assisting the McPherson County Sheriff's Office in the investigation, said attendees of a house party had a disagreement... Read More.

PrairieStar Awarded $600,000 Challenge Grant from Mabee Foundation

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - PrairieStar Health Center has been awarded a $600,000 challenge grant from the Mabee Foundation to support the construction of a new, state-of-the-art dental clinic. The facility will span 14,900 square feet and will significantly increase access to dental care for rural... Read More.

MCCF Opens Appointments for Free Tax Assistance Program

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.

City of Newton Reduces Fireworks Sale Dates

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.

Fatal Crash on I 135 Wednesday Afternoon Near McPherson

A Park City woman was killed in a two vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon on I-135 southeast of McPherson. The Kansas Highway Patrol said Angel Nichols was southbound on 135 about a mile southeast of the Comanche Road on-ramp at 2:15 PM when her vehicle rear-ended... Read More.

Kansas Healthy Food Initiative Launches 2026 Grant Program

Now in its’ second year, program awarded $262K in 2025 MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Healthy Food Initiative has opened applications for a grant program that awarded more than one quarter of a million dollars last year to support local and regional food systems throughout... Read More.

ReUse It Center January 2026 Benevolent Distributions

McPHERSON, Kan. — Thanks to its dedicated shoppers and volunteers, The ReUse It Center has donated $5,250 to local organizations in January 2026.  Organizations who received donations: STEPMC STEPMC mission statement is to walk alongside people until they are out of poverty. STEPMC provides a framework for... Read More.