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McPherson Chamber Accepting Nominations for 2026 Emerging Leader Award; Ad Astra Nominated for Community Builder Business Award

Tuesday, September 8

The McPherson Chamber of Commerce will hold the Annual Chamber Banquet & Awards on Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the McPherson Community Building. The event includes honoring the recipient of the 2026 President’s Award, chosen by the Chamber’s past presidents... Read More.

Heartland Credit Union Opens New Branch at 21st & Rock in Wichita

Tuesday, September 8

New location reflects continued growth and Heartland's commitment to meeting members where they live, work, and grow WICHITA, Kan. — Heartland Credit Union (HCU) today confirmed that its newest branch, located at 2191 N. Rock Rd. in Wichita, will officially open on September 14, 2026. Heartland... Read More.

Magnet Fishing in Labette County Leads to Surprising Finds

Tuesday, September 8

Two magnet fishing enthusiasts exploring rural Labette County recently pulled up a collection of unexpected items, prompting them to contact law enforcement in case any of the discoveries were connected to an active investigation. Chance James of Lenapah, Oklahoma, became interested in the hobby... Read More.

Riding the Radio Waves in Canada

Tuesday, September 8

Nigel Pimblett has been surfing the ionosphere since he was 13-years-old. The avid radio listener makes his home in western Canada but his hobby takes him around the globe. Pimblett knows like Marconi knew - radio waves are absorbed in the ionosphere and then partly... Read More.

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Offering Free Prostate Cancer Screenings at Kansas State Fair

Tuesday, September 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Regional Medical Center is offering free prostate cancer screenings to the public from September 14–16, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at its booth in the Sunflower South Building during the Kansas State Fair. The screening includes a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood... Read More.

McPherson Center for Health Recognizes Malnutrition Awareness Week

Tuesday, September 8

September 14-18, 2026, is Malnutrition Awareness Week™, and McPherson Center for Health is joining healthcare organizations around the world to raise awareness about the importance of recognizing, preventing, and treating malnutrition. Created by the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN), Malnutrition Awareness Week... Read More.

SUV Slams into Combine

Tuesday, September 8

It's a sobering reminder to watch out for the increased number of farm machines on the roads after a driver struck the back end of a combine. One person was injured in a crash just after noon Monday in Cloud County. The Kansas Highway Patrol... Read More.

Remembering 9-11 with “Ruck March” Along the Meadowlark Trail

Monday, September 7

This coming Saturday, September 12th - a hiking, marching and walking event will honor those touched by the events of September 11th, 2001. A 12.9 mile "ruck march" along the beautiful Meadowlark Trail in McPherson County, Kansas will begin around 8am with a check-in releasing... Read More.

Mennonite Friendship Communities Assisted Living Community Receives Special Recognition

Monday, September 7

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Mennonite Friendship Communities, a continuing-care community in South Hutchinson, KS today announced a special recognition from Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS). Representatives from KDADS made a planned appearance at Mennonite Friendship Communities today, in recognition of Mennonite Friendship... Read More.

Search and Rescue Teams Find Body of Missing Man

Sunday, September 6

Search and rescue teams were deployed over the weekend to find a man who was reportedly out scouting for hunting grounds in Ellsworth County. According to the Saline County Sheriffs Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad, the body of a 62-year-old man from Great Bend was... Read More.

Murder Suspect Wanted in Great Bend, Arrested in Salina

Sunday, September 6

A murder suspect was arrested in Salina and transported back to Great Bend to face serious charges. Great Bend police are investigating a deadly shooting after officers were called to a home on Lakin Avenue early Saturday morning. Police say they were dispatched around 12:30 after... Read More.

McPherson Road Work to Close One Lane

Sunday, September 6

McPherson’s Street Department will begin crack sealing Tuesday, September 8, in preparation for upcoming chip seal projects. Crews will work on Main Street, Euclid Street and Marlin Street from 6 to about 9 a.m. each day. One lane will be completed at a time, without... Read More.