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Augustine Family Gift Helps Launch Boys & Girls Club of Salina

Thursday, July 24

SALINA, Kan. — A powerful family legacy is helping bring a long-held dream to life for Salina’s youth. To honor the memory and values of their late parents, Ted and Almita Augustine, the Augustine Family has established a $500,000 matching gift challenge through their Donor... Read More.

McPherson College Hosts Ribbon Cutting for New Campus Commons and Unveils Rare Ferrari Hanging in Lobby

Thursday, July 24

McPHERSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere in Hutchinson has an SR 71 Blackhawk hanging in its Lobby. McPherson College now has a Ferrari, but not just any Ferrari. As part of the ribbon cutting for McPherson College's new Campus Commons Thursday morning, a rare 1972 Ferrari... Read More.

Elevated Nitrate Levels Found in Canton Water

Wednesday, July 23

CANTON, Kan. — The City of Canton has issued a drinking water warning due to high levels of nitrates which could be dangerous for infants and some other individuals. Nitrate in drinking water can come from natural, industrial, or agricultural sources (including septic systems... Read More.

Mac Senior Center to Close for Repairs

Wednesday, July 23

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Senior Center will be temporarily closing starting Monday (7-28) in order to allow for some construction projects and remediation of mold in a contained area resulting from recent storms including the June 17th flood. The construction part of the work... Read More.

GeoWoodstock XXII Coming to Hutchinson in May 2026

Wednesday, July 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The world’s largest annual geocaching event and conference, GeoWoodstock XXII, is set to take place in Hutchinson, Kansas, from May 20–24, 2026, at the Kansas State Fairgrounds. This internationally recognized event will bring together thousands of geocachers from around the globe... Read More.

Reduced Price and Free School Meals Available for Kansas Students

Wednesday, July 23

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas State Department of Education announces the participation of all Kansas school districts and many private schools in the National School Lunch and/or School Breakfast Program. Local school officials have adopted the following household income guidelines for determining eligibility for... Read More.

Beyond Barriers Launches “$35 for 35” Fundraiser in Honor of ADA’s 35th Anniversary

Wednesday, July 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (July 21, 2025) – In honor of the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Beyond Barriers has launched a community challenge: $35 for 35. The goal is to raise $3,500 through 100 donations of just $35 each by Aug. 1—a small ask... Read More.

Local Residents Share Input on Future US 56 Projects

Tuesday, July 22

McPHERSON, Kan. — A number of area residents shared their thoughts on improvements that can be made along US 56 between McPherson and east of Marion. The Kansas Department of Transportation held an open house Tuesday at the McPherson Community Building where residents could... Read More.

Senator Marshall Announces $6.7 Million in Disaster Relief Aid from the Trump Admin

Tuesday, July 22

WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) announced the Trump Administration is fulfilling his request for disaster relief aid following multiple rounds of severe weather and tornadoes this past May. President Trump personally called Senator Marshall to share that he was... Read More.

The ReUse It Center Announces Volunteer of the Month and July Donations

Tuesday, July 22

McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center announced its Volunteer of the Month, which was awarded to Alvin Hett of Hillsboro. The Center was able to donate $4,500 to local organizations this month. The two organizations that received donations were Celebrate Recovery and Steps... Read More.

City of Lyons to Receive $7 Million Loan from KDHE for Wastewater Plant Improvements

Tuesday, July 22

LYONS, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has approved a $7 Million loan for the City of Lyons for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements. That information came during Monday's City Council meeting where Thaniel Monaco from BG Consultants provided an update on... Read More.

Salina Fire Discourages Burning of Smoky Hill River Log Jam

Tuesday, July 22

SALINA, Kan. — The City of Salina and the Salina Fire Department issued a statement Tuesday in regards to suggestions the log jam along the Smoky Hill River near Bill Burke Park be burned. This idea has picked up a lot of traction on... Read More.

Augustine Family Gift Helps Launch Boys & Girls Club of Salina

McPherson College Hosts Ribbon Cutting for New Campus Commons and Unveils Rare Ferrari Hanging in Lobby

Elevated Nitrate Levels Found in Canton Water

Mac Senior Center to Close for Repairs

GeoWoodstock XXII Coming to Hutchinson in May 2026

Reduced Price and Free School Meals Available for Kansas Students

Beyond Barriers Launches “$35 for 35” Fundraiser in Honor of ADA’s 35th Anniversary

Senator Marshall Announces $6.7 Million in Disaster Relief Aid from the Trump Admin

The ReUse It Center Announces Volunteer of the Month and July Donations

City of Lyons to Receive $7 Million Loan from KDHE for Wastewater Plant Improvements

Salina Fire Discourages Burning of Smoky Hill River Log Jam

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