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Road Usage Charge Study Underway, Looking for Kansans to Participate

By the Kansas Department of Transportation   The Kansas Department of Transportation announces the launch of a three-month pilot study exploring whether a pay-per-mile road usage charge (RUC) could potentially replace the current state fuel tax as a new way to fund roads and bridges. The... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces More than $14M to Improve 37 Kansas Airports

By the Kansas Department of Transportation   TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced yesterday, (March 5th) that 58 projects at 37 airports have been selected to receive $14.3 million through the Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP). “Improvements made to our aviation infrastructure are vital to local... Read More.

Steel Skarecrow Announces Second Annual Benefit Concert

By Steel Skarecrow   McPHERSON, Kan. — Steel Skarecrow is excited to announce the second annual benefit concert at the McPherson Opera House. The show is scheduled for Saturday, April 20, 2024, and will feature the great country artist Ricochet. All proceeds from the show will... Read More.

USD 418 Assistant Superintendent Leaving

By Lucky Kidd   McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson USD 418 Assistant Superintendent Jamie Lewis has announced his resignation effective at the end of the 2023-24 school year. The resignation was announced Tuesday afternoon in a McPherson Public Schools Newsletter. Lewis, who is in his second year as... Read More.

2024 Legislative Update Scheduled

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce   McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Chamber's Civic Awareness Committee invites you to the annual legislative update to be held March 23rd at 9 a.m. at Kansas Municipal Utilities (KMU), 2090 E. Ave. A. Legislators slated to speak at the event... Read More.

Fun for All Ages at Windom Elementary Carnival March 22

Information by Windom Elementary School   LITTLE RIVER, Kan. — Everyone is invited, so be sure to bring your whole family - kids, grandparents, cousins, friends and neighbors to the Windom Elementary Carnival for a fun family night filled with a Silent Auction, Carnival Games, Cake Walk,... Read More.

Mastermind McPherson County Survey Submissions Opening March 1

By McPherson County Community Foundation   McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) Mastermind McPherson County is entering its second year of community benchmarking. Mastermind McPherson County is a three-year program set on creating a process to review and act on county needs. This... Read More.

14th Annual Våffeldagen Set for March 23

By the Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau   LINDSBORG, Kan. — On Saturday, March 23, find Lindsborg immersed in pure waffle love — from hot breakfast waffles and sweet waffle treats to waffle-inspired games and songs and even to roving Waffle People in costume.  It’s the 14th... Read More.

ReUse It Center Announces January Donations

McPHERSON, Kan. — To start off the year, the ReUse It Center, located at 120 S US Highway 81 Byp in McPherson donated a total of $4,500 in January. The ReUse It Center shared that it wouldn’t be able to do these donations without... Read More.

KWU Celebrates Record Successes from Night with the Yotes

By Kansas Wesleyan University   SALINA, Kan. — Kansas Wesleyan is celebrating Monday, as the university held a record-breaking Night with the Yotes live auction and dinner on Friday, Feb. 23. KWU raised more than $165,000 and saw more than 500 people attend, both all-time highs... Read More.