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Bethel College President to Step Down June 30th

Monday, March 23

NEWTON, Kan. — Bethel College President Dr. Jon C. Gering announced Monday he will step down June 30th after eight years of leading the North Newton college. In announcing his plans to step down, he said there aren't any circumstances behind this, but he said... Read More.

Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation Announces the Third Annual Kansas State Fair T-Shirt Contest

Monday, March 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation is hosting a t-shirt design contest for the 2026 Kansas State Fair. Entries will be accepted until March 29, 2026. Online voting will take place on Facebook until April 29, 2026. Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation is excited to sponsor... Read More.

FHSU and Hays Partners Strengthen Collaboration through Renewed 3C Initiative

Monday, March 23

HAYS, Kan. — The Campus Community Collaborative (3C), a civic engagement initiative launched in 2021, is taking steps to deepen connections between Fort Hays State University and the Hays community through a renewed vision for collaboration and engagement. Comprised of representatives from Hays businesses, local... Read More.

McPherson County Approves Updated Fee Schedule for Zoning Related Permits, County Jail at Full Capacity

Monday, March 23

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday approved an updated fee schedule for zoning related permits. The new fee schedule was presented by Planning, Zoning and Environmental Administrator Jon Kinsey and came after a meeting last month with local Realtors and the Board... Read More.

Careyville Tornado Siren Relocates to Improve Coverage

Monday, March 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The City of Hutchinson is notifying residents in the Careyville subdivision that the outdoor emergency warning siren serving the area is currently offline due to an equipment failure, possibly related to a lightning strike. Because the siren is aging and its current... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approve Wildfire Agreement with Kansas State Fire Marshal

Monday, March 23

McPHERSON, Kan. — At a special meeting Monday that took just a few minutes, McPherson City Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding with the Kansas State Fire Marshal (KSFM) to be part of a wildfire response program. McPherson Fire Chief Chad Mayberry told Commissioners this... Read More.

Five Crash Fatalities Reported by Kansas Highway Patrol Over the Weekend

Saturday, March 21

The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) reported five vehicle fatalities over the weekend of March 20 - March 22. Dennis Simonton, of Richmond, Mo., passed away on Friday in a crash in Jewell County. Simonton was driving Southbound on Randall Road in Jewell County 4.9 miles... Read More.

Lindsborg Named One of the “Best Small Towns in the Midwest” in Midwest Living’s 2026 Best of the Midwest Awards

Saturday, March 21

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg Convention & Visitors Bureau is proud to announce that Lindsborg has been named one of the “Best Small Towns in the Midwest” in Midwest Living magazine’s 2026 Best of the Midwest Awards. For more than 40 years, Midwest Living has... Read More.

Harlem Wizards Bring High-Flying Hoops and Community Fun to Great Bend

Friday, March 20

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Masonic Lodge #15 and The Isis Sunflower Shrine Club are proud to host an unforgettable night of basketball, laughter, and community spirit as the world famous Harlem Wizards take the court at Great Bend High School on Thursday,... Read More.

Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo Set for Fifth Annual Earth Day Celebration

Friday, March 20

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo is excited to welcome attendees back for its Fifth Annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at the zoo located at 2123... Read More.

Senators Marshall & Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Domestic Fertilizer Production

Friday, March 20

WASHINGTON — On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) introduced the Homegrown Fertilizer Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen America’s domestic fertilizer supply chain, expand innovation in alternative crop inputs, and provide relief to farmers facing rising input costs. The legislation... Read More.

McPherson to Proclaim Friday, May 1 as “Law Day” to Commemorate Rule of Law in America

Friday, March 20

On May 1, 2026, McPherson, Kansas, will commemorate the rule of law in America as part of its celebration of the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding. Launched with an official proclamation by Mayor James Loving at the April 7 City Commission meeting, a... Read More.