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Foundation Now Accepting Nominations for Philanthropist of the Year

Thursday, September 17

The McPherson County Community Foundation is now accepting nominations for its Philanthropist of the Year award, and the Foundation is asking the community to help shine a light on the individuals who are making a difference across McPherson County. Originally established in 2005 as the... Read More.

Fuel Prices Soaring in Sunflower State

Thursday, September 17

Fuel prices are marching upward in Kansas and around the nation. According to AAA Kansas, prices at the pump have jumped to over $4 a gallon for regular gasoline. In Salina, and Lindsborg, some stations are listing as high as $4.19 a gallon, while some... Read More.

The “Sunflower Stretch”: Kansas Prepares for a 575-Mile Homecoming as the Coast-to-Coast American Discovery 250 Relay Crosses the Sunflower State

Thursday, September 17

Kansas Trails Inc. partners with the American Discovery Trail Society to carry a copy of the Declaration of Independence across the State Sept. 15–24, 2026, inviting hikers, cyclists, and communities to take part in America's 250th birthday celebration. OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — From the wind-carved... Read More.

McPherson Updates Public Offense Law, Penalties

Thursday, September 17

McPherson is updating its public offense laws, including tougher penalties for domestic battery and water theft. The ordinance sets a minimum 48-hour jail sentence for a first domestic battery conviction. It also makes taking city water without authorization a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of... Read More.

Search for Unclaimed Property at Kansas State Fair

Thursday, September 17

Fairgoers at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson can check for unclaimed cash and help fight hunger this week. The Kansas State Treasurer’s Office is on site to help people search for unclaimed property. Dillons donated $15,000 to the Kansas Food Bank and led a... Read More.

Small Quake Centered Near Bridgeport

Thursday, September 17

Did you feel the earth shake and ripple on Wednesday? According to the U.S. Geological Survey a small earthquake shook Central Kansas on September, 16 at 4:50pm. Scientists say the earthquake measured 2.9 in magnitude and was centered 3.1 miles southwest of Assaria, near the northern... Read More.

Red White and Blue Breakfast at State Fair for Military Veterans

Wednesday, September 16

It was a red, white and blue morning at the Kansas State Fair Wednesday as Veterans were honored with a breakfast inside the Bison Arena. The 16th annual event brought together a room full of men and women who served around the world and across... Read More.

Vehicle Recovered from Leawood Pond Linked to 2016 Missing Person Case

Wednesday, September 16

LEAWOOD, Kan. — A vehicle recovered from a Leawood retention pond over the weekend has been linked to the 2016 disappearance of Jay Flekier, according to the Leawood Police Department. Police said a volunteer dive team discovered the vehicle Saturday, Sept. 12, in a retention... Read More.

McPherson Center for Health’s Jake Perryman Receives KHA Heart of Health Care Award

Wednesday, September 16

McPHERSON, Kan. — Jacob “Jake” Perryman, APRN, of McPherson Center for Health has been named a recipient of the Kansas Hospital Association’s Heart of Health Care Award. Perryman was recognized during the KHA Convention and Trade Show, held Sept. 10-11 in Overland Park. The award... Read More.

2026 Frontiers in Flight Airshow Coming to McConnell

Wednesday, September 16

McConnell Air Force Base will host the 2026 Frontiers in Flight Airshow and Open House on October 24 and 25. The show features the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, Wings of Blue parachute team, and Scott Francis’s MXS stunt plane. Visitors can also see the B-29 Superfortress,... Read More.

Applications Open for Kansas Farm Bureau Ag Academy

Tuesday, September 15

Kansas Farm Bureau is accepting applications for its next Ag Academy class, an immersive program designed to give participants a firsthand look at agriculture across the state. The program is open to everyone, regardless of agricultural background or Kansas Farm Bureau membership, and applications... Read More.

Alert: City of McPherson Warning of Fake Email Account

Tuesday, September 15

The City of McPherson is warning about a fake email account pretending to be Mayor Jim Loving. Officials remind residents that real city emails end with mcpcity.com, and to contact the Municipal Center if they receive anything suspicious. The letter reads: Please be advised, the... Read More.