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Kansas Middle and High School Students Compete in Regional Science Olympiad at FHSU

Tuesday, February 10

HAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State University hosted the annual regional Science Olympiad. Nearly 100 students from 11 Kansas schools, four middle and seven high schools, braved frigid weather to compete. The top three finishers in each of the regional events received medals, and students... Read More.

McPherson County Building Renovation Nears Completion, Commissioners Defer Action on New Five-Year Lease Agreement

Monday, February 9

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Building renovation project is about 85 percent complete. McPherson County Commissioner David O'Dell shared information at Monday's meeting from the last monthly project meeting, and he said flooring has been completed on the 4th and 5th floors, and... Read More.

Entrepreneurship Connections to Feature Banker Laura Meyer-Dick

Monday, February 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - February 9, 2026 – StartUp Hutch will host Entrepreneurship Connections, a free networking event designed to foster discussion and meaningful connections among local entrepreneurs, on Tuesday, February 24, 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Sandhills Brewing, located at 111 W. 2nd Avenue in... Read More.

McPherson Center for Health Expands Occupational Medicine Services with Advanced Physical Capacity Testing Equipment

Monday, February 9

McPHERSON, Kan. (February 9, 2026) — McPherson Center for Health is proud to announce the addition of a second-generation Physical Capacity Testing Machine to its Occupational Medicine Department, expanding services for local employers and the regional workforce through objective, data driven functional assessments. The... Read More.

KDHE Launches Travel & Health Webpage Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026TM for KDHE, KS

Monday, February 9

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has launched a new Travel & Health webpage to provide healthcare and public health partners with educational and clinical resources ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026TM. This highly anticipated event is expected to bring... Read More.

KDOT Road Reconstruction Project on U.S. 50 Begins in Reno County This Month

Monday, February 9

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin a road reconstruction project on U.S. 50 in Reno County on Monday, Feb. 16, conditions permitting. The reconstructed section will be from 5.5 miles east of the east US-50/K-61 interchange near Brandy Lake... Read More.

Kingman Healthcare Center’s Senior Life Solutions Receives Program Expansion of the Year Award

Monday, February 9

KINGMAN, Kan. - Kingman Healthcare Center’s Senior Life Solutions Program has been named the 2025 Program Expansion of the Year by Psychiatric Medical Care, which manages the program. Psychiatric Medical Care (PMC) partners with more than 250 hospitals and health systems nationwide to provide... Read More.

Garage, Vehicle Damaged in Friday Afternoon Fire

Friday, February 6

McPHERSON, Kan. — A garage and a vehicle parked in front of it were heavily damaged in a Friday afternoon fire in the 800 block of North Grimes. McPherson Fire Chief Chad Mayberry said fire units, along with police and EMS, were dispatched at 2:15... Read More.

One Suspect Arrested in Connection to Burglary at Main Street Bar and Grill in Canton

Friday, February 6

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — An arrest has been made in connection with the early Thursday morning burglary of Main Street Bar and Grill in Canton. The McPherson County Sheriff's office said late this morning they were able to identify one of two suspects in... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill to Combat Crime, Bolster Public Safety

Friday, February 6

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly has signed House Bill 2347 to strengthen public safety by amending and creating laws related specifically to crimes of theft, buying sexual relations, criminal use of a financial card, and unlawful use of a laser pointer. “This... Read More.

Community Comes Together to “Shred the Silence” on Menopause at The M Factor Film Screening & Ladies Night

Friday, February 6

McPHERSON, Kan. (Feb. 2, 2026) — Around 120 women from across McPherson and as far as Wichita gathered the evening of Saturday, January 31, at the McPherson Opera House for The M Factor Film Screening & Ladies Night, an empowering community event focused on... Read More.

Larned Man Found Incompetent to Stand Trial for Murder Charge; Ordered to Competency Restoration Treatment

Thursday, February 5

LARNED, Kan. - Michael EG Reynolds, 69 of Larned, appeared Thursday afternoon before Senior District Judge Nancy Parrish of Topeka, Kansas, to determine whether he is competent to stand trial. The hearing was conducted via video teleconferencing. After hearing the testimony of the court-assigned forensic... Read More.