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More than $10M to be Allocated to Community-Based Organizations, Local, and State Agencies for Crime Victims and Survivors Programs

Monday, December 2

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that more than $10 million in federal funding will be allocated to community-based organizations and local and state agencies providing services directly to crime victims and survivors. This funding comes... Read More.

Moundridge Community Foundation 2024 Match Week Final Totals

Tuesday, November 26

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — Last Tuesday, on Nov. 19 the Moundridge Community Foundation announced that a record-breaking $174,948.75 was raised during this year's Match Week thanks to the support of community donors. Today, the Foundation released the final totals from what each organization raised. The amounts... Read More.

Celebrate Lindsborg’s Saint Lucia Festival Saturday, Dec. 14

Tuesday, November 26

By the Lindsborg Visitors and Convention Bureau LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg Saint Lucia Festival is a beautiful celebration during the holiday season, celebrated on Saturday, December 14. Hosted by the Lindsborg Swedish Folk Dancers, the day will be full of dancing and tradition.... Read More.

Intersection at Main and Euclid in McPherson Planned to Reopen to Traffic Late Wednesday Afternoon

Tuesday, November 26

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — If everything goes as planned, the intersection of Main and Euclid in downtown McPherson will reopen to traffic by late Wednesday afternoon. Public Works Director Jeff Woodward told McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday nearly all concrete in the intersection has... Read More.

9th Judicial District Nominating Commission Seeks Nominees for District Magistrate Judge

Friday, November 22

By Lisa Taylor, Kansas Courts TOPEKA, Kan. — The 9th Judicial District Nominating Commission is seeking nominations to fill a district magistrate judge vacancy in McPherson County. The vacancy will be created when District Magistrate Judge Amanda Faber’s term expires. The 9th Judicial District is composed of... Read More.

Daniel Gilligan Named Chief Judge in 27th Judicial District

Friday, November 22

By Lisa Taylor, Kansas Courts TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Supreme Court has appointed District Judge Daniel Gilligan as chief judge of the 27th Judicial District effective January 13 through December 31, 2025. He succeeds Chief Judge Patricia Macke Dick, who will retire January 12. The 27th... Read More.

City of McPherson Unveils Strategic Plan Draft: Themes Include Processes and Safety, Quality of Life, Economic Growth

Friday, November 22

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — A draft strategic plan for the City of McPherson was unveiled Friday. City Administrator and Director of Housing Initiatives Austin Regier says it looks at two primary areas, internal processes and culture, and infrastructure for future growth. Quality of... Read More.

Kansas GOP Senator Wants State to Invest $1 Billion to Boost Pension System’s Bottom Line

Friday, November 22

Skeptics more keen to improve Tier 3 benefits available to newer public employees By Tim Carpenter, the Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. (Nov. 21, 2024) — Republican Sen. Michael Fagg wants to persuade the 2025 Kansas Legislature to allocate $1 billion of the state’s revenue surplus... Read More.

The Clayworks Unites with Reno and McPherson County for Shop with a Sheriff 2024

Thursday, November 21

Helping to Provide Christmas Gifts to Kids in Need Throughout Reno and McPherson Counties By Brenna Eller The Clayworks at Disability Supports is once again partnering with the Reno County Sheriff's Office for Shop with a Sheriff. For the first time, the McPherson County Sheriff's Office... Read More.

ReUse It Center November Check Donations

Wednesday, November 20

By the ReUse It Center McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center was able to donate 4,500 thanks to the shoppers and volunteers this month! The Omega Project The Omega Project is a multi-faceted, faith based recovery program that emphasizes heart level changes of men and women.... Read More.

Sen. Moran Delivers Remarks During Disaster Relief Appropriations Hearing

Wednesday, November 20

Moran: “This is as dire a circumstance that I have seen in trying to save rural America” By the Office of U.S. Senator Jerry Moran WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) delivered remarks during the Senate Committee on Appropriations hearing to review disaster... Read More.

Senator Marshall Calls for CDC to Clarify Season Flu Shot Does Not Protect Against Bird Flu

Wednesday, November 20

By the Office of U.S. Senator Roger Marshall WASHINTON, DC. — U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. is pushing back against misleading recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) promoting seasonal flu shots as offering sufficient protection from the H5N1 virus, more commonly referred... Read More.