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Safehope Launches Matching Gift Challenge

Monday, August 4

NEWTON, Kan. (August 1, 2025) — This August, your impact goes even further! Thanks to the generous support of the Patterson Family Foundation, every donation made to the Safehope Victim Services Fund will be matched up to 50 percent! That means every dollar you give... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Adopt Six Month Moratorium on New Data Centers in Unincorporated Areas

Monday, August 4

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners have adopted a six-month moratorium on new data centers in the unincorporated areas of McPherson County. As initially presented by Planning and Zoning Administrator Jon Kinsey, the moratorium would have been through January 1, 2028, but following... Read More.

St. John Man Injured in K-96 Crash Near Colwich

Sunday, August 3

ST. JOHN, Kan. — A St. John man was one of three people injured in a three-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon on K-96 near Colwich. The Kansas Highway Patrol said a car driven by James Commerford of Wichita that was southbound on 151st Street North had... Read More.

Update: Missing Solomon Man Found Safe

Saturday, August 2

DICKINSON COUNTY, Kan. (August 3, 2025) — Alexander Baize has been found safe. The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office thanks everyone for sharing and for all who provided information. Previous announcement: DICKINSON COUNTY, Kan. (August 2, 2025) — The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office is looking for a... Read More.

Kansas Pro Wash Celebrates 5 Years of Service with Ribbon Cutting

Saturday, August 2

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to celebrate five strong years of service from one of Central Kansas’s most hardworking businesses, Kansas Pro Wash. A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Thursday, July 31st, 2025. Founded in 2020 by... Read More.

Kansas Governor Candidate Cindy Holscher Objects to Alleged Pressure Campaign by Kelly’s Staff

Saturday, August 2

Governor’s chief of staff says Holscher misrepresents political discussions TOPEKA — State Sen. Cindy Holscher expressed frustration Friday with behind-the-scene involvement of Gov. Laura Kelly’s staff in attempting to influence who launched a campaign for the Kansas Democratic Party’s nomination for governor in 2026. Holscher,... Read More.

USD 418 Issues Statement on Roundhouse Floor Damage

Saturday, August 2

McPHERSON, Kan. — In the wake of a Wichita TV station interview regarding the flood damage to the floor of the McPherson High School Roundhouse after a heavy rain event June 17th, USD 418 released a statement late Friday afternoon. The statement said the district... Read More.

KDHE Issues Air Quality Health Advisory Due to Smoke

Friday, August 1

(Aug. 1, 2025) — Light northeast to east winds is bringing Canadian wildfire smoke into the state, particularly central and eastern Kansas. These conditions are likely to persist today and tomorrow. The Air Quality Index (AQI) will likely range from Moderate to Unhealthy at... Read More.

Join Larned’s Moonlight Madness for Festivities and a Mrs. Doubtfire Contest

Thursday, July 31

LARNED, Kan. — Make it over to downtown Larned for Moonlight Madness on Friday, August 1, 2025. The night will kick off with shopping, food trucks, a car show, music, train rides, and more from 6-8 p.m. Dress up like Mrs. Doubtfire for a chance to... Read More.

Five Teens in Custody Following Shooting at Newton Apartment Complex Wednesday Night

Thursday, July 31

NEWTON, Kan. — Five teens are in custody after a shooting incident Wednesday evening at a Newton apartment complex. Newton Police this morning said this morning one of the teens arrested was the person who was shot. They were taken into custody after being released... Read More.

Dondlinger Construction of Wichita Makes Gift to McPherson College

Thursday, July 31

McPHERSON, Kan. — During a ribbon-cutting and car-unveiling ceremony on July 24, Dondlinger Construction of Wichita presented McPherson College with a $125,000 gift to support student activities and programs. The company served as the general contractor for the Campus Commons — a 55,000-square-foot hub... Read More.

Salina Rescue Mission Needs List from August 1st – 31st, 2025

Thursday, July 31

SALINA, Kan. (July 31, 2025) — The Salina Rescue Mission is requesting monthly donations for select items this month. Items Needed for August: Deodorant Kleenex Shampoo Donations may be delivered seven days a week between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. to the Mission located at... Read More.