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McPherson Chamber of Commerce to Host Annual Banquet & Awards on Wednesday, November 19

Wednesday, October 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — Join the McPherson Chamber of Commerce for the Annual Chamber Banquet & Awards on Wednesday, November 19th, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at the McPherson Community Building.We’ll celebrate, connect, and honor the people, businesses, and organizations that make McPherson thrive! This includes the... Read More.

City of Newton Awards Contract for KLP Rail Extension

Wednesday, October 15

NEWTON, Kan. — At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission awarded a contract to extend rail improvements to serve the Kansas Logistics Park, including the new GAF manufacturing facility currently under construction.The project will extend rail spurs from the KO Railroad line where it currently... Read More.

Barton Theatre Explores Love, War, and Life in “Time Stands Still”

Wednesday, October 15

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Barton Community College Theatre Department will present 'Time Stands Still', a powerful drama by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Donald Margulies, October 16-19 in the Fine Arts Auditorium.Performances are Oct. 16-18 at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Oct. 19. Tickets are... Read More.

Lyons City Council Approves New Public Works Building Purchase, Councilman Resigns

Wednesday, October 15

LYONS, Kan. — There's a vacancy on the Lyons City Council. Mayor Alicia Hommon announced at a special meeting of the Council Tuesday night Ward 3 Councilman John Mehl has resigned, effective immediately, as he has purchased a home just outside the city limits.... Read More.

Governor Kelly Releases Statement on Ceasefire in Middle East

Tuesday, October 14

TOPEKA, Kan. — On Tuesday, Oct. 14 Governor Laura Kelly released the following statement regarding the ceasefire reached in the Middle East."Yesterday, after 738 days, the hostages held by Hamas were finally released, and the horrific war in the Middle East has reached a... Read More.

McPherson Police Department Hosts Ribbon Cutting for New Substation

Tuesday, October 14

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Police Department formally opened their new downtown substation at 218 East Kansas Tuesday morning with a McPherson Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting.Police Chief Mikel Golden said the new substation is, “a testament to the support we have received... Read More.

Decades Long Friendship Leads to Generous Donation for McPherson High School Javelin Runway

Tuesday, October 14

McPHERSON, Kan. — At a 1986 duel between the USA National Junior track and field team and the Romanian national team, an encounter between a 13-year-old Romanian boy and a press officer for Team USA led to a nearly 40-year friendship. From that friendship,... Read More.

No Nightmares: K-State Expert Shares Tips for Halloween Food Safety

Tuesday, October 14

Scare away bacteria with these ideas on keeping goodies safe MANHATTAN, Kan. — Temperatures are dropping and leaves are falling which means Halloween is quickly approaching. While the holiday is not always thought to be overly risky in terms of food safety, any time perishable... Read More.

City of Great Bend Adds Three More Dates to Mosquito Spraying Schedule

Tuesday, October 14

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Three additional rounds of mosquito spraying are scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 16, Monday, Oct. 20 and Thursday, Oct. 23., announced by the City of Great Bend on Tuesday.The streets department will fog between the hours of 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.... Read More.

The Center for Counseling and Consultation Refocuses Plans for Ellinwood Project, Reaffirms Commitment to Crisis Stabilization and Veterans Support

Tuesday, October 14

GREAT BEND, Kan. — October 14, 2025 — The Center for Counseling and Consultation has announced a change in direction for the proposed Crisis Stabilization and Veterans Housing Project in Ellinwood, Kansas.Originally designed as an eight-bed crisis stabilization unit combined with housing for veterans, the project... Read More.

Salina City Commission Approved Additional Cost for Smoky Hill River Log Jam Removal

Monday, October 13

SALINA, Kan. — The Salina City Commission has approved an $800,000 contract amendment with Diehl Enterprises to remove the log jam in the Smoky Hill River. The city had originally in late July approved a contract with Diehl to remove the log jam resulting... Read More.

McPherson County Explains EMS Sales Tax Measure, Designed to Ease Property Tax Burden

Monday, October 13

On the ballot in the Nov. 4, 2025, general election McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County voters will see a proposal on the November 4 ballot for a ½ cent (0.5%) county-wide sales tax dedicated to funding Emergency Medical Services (EMS). If approved, the tax... Read More.