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Young Kansan Award Winners Named at Hutchinson Community College

Wednesday, April 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Two outstanding Hutchinson Community College students were recognized as the 2026 Young Kansan Award winners at a ceremony on campus on April 29. The students will also be honored during the College’s commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 8. Erin Schwertfeger (Turon) and... Read More.

Big Kansas Road Trip Pop-Up Saturday in Humboldt

Wednesday, April 29

The Big Kansas Road Trip is coming to Humboldt Saturday. It's sponsored by the Kansas Sampler Foundation as part of their Kansas Explorers Club and is one of a series of pop-up events held in primarily rural communities around Kansas. “It's an opportunity... Read More.

McPherson College CARS Club Show Saturday, Cruise-In Friday Night

Wednesday, April 29

One-of-a-kind classic automobiles will be displayed during the 26th Annual C.A.R.S. Club Motoring Festival at McPherson College on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Organizers expect 450 cars from across the country to participate. This year’s show will also celebrate the... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for a Portion of the City of Kingman, Kingman County

Wednesday, April 29

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a Portion of the City of Kingman public water supply system located in Kingman County. The area affected is from Main St to North Pine St on East Avenue... Read More.

Rierson Named New USD 418 Superintendent

Tuesday, April 28

McPherson USD 418 has a new superintendent of schools. At a special meeting Tuesday night the Board of Education approved a contract with Dr. Cody Rierson to be the new superintendent, effective July 1st. Dr. Rierson currently serves as Superintendent of Moundridge USD... Read More.

Main Street Market Day Set to Entertain Downtown Sterling

Tuesday, April 28

Cultivating the Love of the Arts in Sterling, KS Downtown Sterling businesses and Sterling Chamber Main Street are preparing to host a fantastic event this coming Saturday: The Main Street Market Day Festival. Set against the backdrop of Main Street and Broadway, the festival promises... Read More.

Salina Man Sentenced to Prison for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material

Tuesday, April 28

A Salina man has been sentenced to 78 months in federal Prison for possession of child sexual abuse material. The United States Attorney's Office in Topeka said Douglas Harpster earlier pleaded guilty of one count of sexual exploitation of a minor after the ... Read More.

Quick & Right Roofing Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary with Great Bend Chamber Ribbon Cutting

Tuesday, April 28

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated a milestone with a ribbon cutting for Quick & Right Roofing on April 23, 2026, in honor of the company’s five-year anniversary in business. Quick & Right Roofing is a family-owned and operated... Read More.

Watch Your Mail: Rice County Voters to Receive Election Notices

Monday, April 27

RICE COUNTY, Kan. — Registered voters in Rice County will receive a Notice of Election in the mail over the next week. The notice is not required to vote. It is used by the State of Kansas to confirm voter addresses and help keep records... Read More.

Cinco de Mayo Meets Small Business Week at Leader’s Lunchroom in Great Bend

Monday, April 27

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Move Your Mountain Coaching and Consultation, invites community leaders to attend a special May session of The Leader’s Lunchroom, a monthly leadership series designed to spark growth, connection, and meaningful action. The... Read More.

McPherson Commemorates Rule of Law with Public Film Screenings

Monday, April 27

On Friday, May 1, McPherson will commemorate the rule of law in the American system of government with public screenings of a video “The Rule of Law: If you can keep it.” The video, which was filmed in McPherson, will premiere at the McPherson Museum... Read More.

All Schools Day Button Hunt Licenses on Sale

Sunday, April 26

The McPherson County All Schools Day Button Hunts are back for 2026. This year's button hunt will begin Friday May 1st at 6:00 AM and will conclude at 11:59 PM Thursday May 7th. As in past years, there will be two button hunts.... Read More.