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Kansas Farm Bureau Announces Leadership Change

Monday, May 18

The Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) Board of Directors has selected fifth-generation farmer and stockman Glenn Brunkow to serve as president following Joe Newland’s resignation. “Serving as president of Kansas Farm Bureau is a tremendous honor, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to lead this... Read More.

Smoky Valley Chamber Music Festival This Week in Lindsborg

Sunday, May 17

Chamber music takes center stage - along with churches, museums, and other places – this week in Lindsborg for the Inaugural Smoky Valley Chamber Music Festival. Caroline Beckman, a Lindsborg native and Doctor of Musical Arts candidate at the University of Kansas City,... Read More.

Kansas Forest Service Saturday Night Update on SW Kansas Wildfires, High Fire Danger Continues Sunday

Saturday, May 16

Additional firefighting resources from neighboring states begin arriving Sunday in southwest Kansas to assist local crews who have been battling wildfires over the past three days started by lightning from dry thunderstorms. Also helping with the fire are various task force units from other... Read More.

218 Million Bushel Kansas Wheat Crop Projected

Friday, May 15

The 2026 Wheat Quality Council’s Hard Winter Wheat Tour across Kansas wrapped up on May 14th. During the three days of wheat scouting, tour participants traveled six routes from Manhattan to Colby to Wichita and back to Manhattan. The three-day average yield for the... Read More.

McPherson Center for Health Announces Transition from MyCareCorner Patient Portal

Friday, May 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Center for Health is preparing for an upcoming transition to a new electronic health record system and patient portal experience. As part of this change, MyCareCorner will no longer be used for ongoing patient access to health information beginning July... Read More.

Area organizations recognized as Childcare Champions

Thursday, May 14

Child Care Aware of Kansas is proud to recognize 66 Kansas communities as Child Care Community Champions, honoring their dedication to strengthening local child care systems. This recognition is part of the Child Care Friendly Communities initiative—a statewide program that uplifts community-led efforts to... Read More.

Central Kansas Communities Awarded HEAL Funding

Thursday, May 14

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland has announced the Kansas Department of Commerce awarded over $1.3 million in Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grant funding to support 15 building renovation projects across the state. When matched with nearly $3.9 million in local... Read More.

McPherson Main Street Receives Designation as a 2026 Main Street America Accredited Program

Thursday, May 14

This highest national designation recognizes McPherson Main Street’s exceptional commitment to community-based revitalization and positive local impact McPHERSON, Kan. (May 7, 2026) — McPherson Main Street has been designated as a 2026 Accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main... Read More.

Kansas Book Festival Announces Tornado Anniversary Event Featuring Bill Kurtis, Melissa Brunner.

Thursday, May 14

TOPEKA, Kan. - The Kansas Book Festival announces A Night for the History Books: Bill Kurtis Remembers, an evening with beloved journalist, documentarian, and author Bill Kurtis. On the 60th anniversary of the 1966 Topeka tornado, the Kansas Book Festival is asking the author... Read More.

McPherson PD Honors Fallen Officers

Wednesday, May 13

Peace Officers Memorial Day was observed Wednesday by the McPherson Police Department with two ceremonies At a morning at McPherson Cemetery it honored the two McPherson officers who died in the line of duty – Night Chief Charles Bruce, who was shot and killed... Read More.

Newton City Commission Approves Additional Lease for Business expansion

Wednesday, May 13

The Newton City Commission Tuesday approved an agreement for Ballard Aviation to lease 17 acres of agricultural land just south and west of its facility at Newton City/County Airport. Ballard has operated at the airport since 2008, offering aircraft sales, maintenance and modifications. The... Read More.

Industry Leader Says SEKMHC Expansion Saga a Warning to Other Mental Health Providers

Wednesday, May 13

Kessler’s comments provide one of the clearest public acknowledgements yet from the state CMHC association that SEK pursued a path significantly different from other Kansas behavioral-health providers during its rapid expansion into primary care and dental services. The federal CCBHC system was created to expand... Read More.