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Roundhouse Flooring Replacement Now Expected to Start in October

Friday, September 26

McPHERSON, Kan. — If everything goes as now planned, McPherson High School basketball will open the season in the Roundhouse. On a 4-2 vote Thursday night, the USD 418 Board of Education agreed to move forward with installation of the new floor to replace... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk Takes Place Saturday, Sept. 27

Thursday, September 25

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation’s (MCCF) Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday Sept. 27.The event, meant to bring light to the nationwide epidemic, is open to the public, with participants... Read More.

McPherson College Recognized on National Survey

Thursday, September 25

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College is a great place to work, according to a new survey by the Great Colleges to Work For® program. The results, featured in a special edition of The Chronicle of Higher Education, recognize McPherson College for the 11th consecutive... Read More.

ReUse It Center Announces September Donations and Volunteer of the Month

Thursday, September 25

McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center has announced the donations for the month of September. The following organizations received check donations this month: McPherson County Feeds the Starving: $500The MCFS project is a festive, hands-on community event to roll up your sleeves and feed... Read More.

Laurel Cemetery in Haven, KS to Honor Veterans During Wreaths Across America Ceremony on December 13, 2025

Thursday, September 25

HAVEN, Kan. — Laurel Cemetery is proud to announce its continued participation in the national Wreaths Across America event, taking place this year on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. CST. The public is invited to attend and help honor the brave men... Read More.

Effective Range Management Calls for Observation, Planning and Action

Wednesday, September 24

You don’t have to drive far to see the visual effects along the roadways and neighboring native pastures from the moisture we’ve received in the Central Plains over the past three months. Our native grasses are in big time reproduction mode. The grass stems... Read More.

Hutchinson USD 308 Discusses Accreditation, Enrollment Trends and Upcoming Homecoming Events

Wednesday, September 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Public Schools Board of Education held its regular meeting Monday, September 22 at 6:00 PM at the Administrative Center located at 1520 North Plum St.Hutchinson Public Schools has announced its accreditation for the 2025-2026 school year. The Kansas State... Read More.

Affidavit Released in McPherson Daycare Child Abuse Case

Wednesday, September 24

McPHERSON, Kan. — Additional information has been released in the case of a McPherson woman facing child abuse and other charges stemming from an incident Sept. 10, 2025, at a daycare she operated from her home.At the request of a Wichita TV Station, McPherson... Read More.

Evergy Recognized as Carl R. Ice College of Engineering 2025 Company of the Year

Wednesday, September 24

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University's Carl R. Ice College of Engineering is honoring Evergy as its 2025 Company of the Year in recognition of Evergy's outstanding commitment to engineering education, professional excellence and community engagement.Evergy provides electricity to more than 1 million... Read More.

KSU Foundation, Technology Development Institute Collaborate to Support Rural Innovation

Wednesday, September 24

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University's Technology Development Institute is expanding its reach in rural Kansas communities by establishing the Rural Technology Innovation Assistant Program through a unique collaboration with the KSU Foundation.Through a two-year, $1 million grant to the KSU Foundation... Read More.

Fort Hays State University Athletics Announces Heartland Credit Union as Official Financial Wellness Partner

Tuesday, September 23

Pictured: (left to right) Matt Cook, Assistant Athletic Director/External Operations, Victor E. Tiger, Kaleb Hammeke, Heartland Credit Union Branch Manager.HAYS, KS — Fort Hays State University Athletics is proud to announce a new partnership with Heartland Credit Union (HCU), naming HCU the Official Financial... Read More.

McPherson College Ranks in U.S. News & World Report “Best College” List

Tuesday, September 23

McPHERSON, Kan. — For the 10th consecutive year, McPherson College has earned recognition by U.S. News & World Report in its 2025-26 Best Colleges list for Regional Colleges in the Midwest. This year, the college ranked within the top 20 on the list. Additionally,... Read More.