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National Voter Registration Day: September 19

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — One of the many takeaways that the McPherson County McPherson Community Foundation (MCCF) got from the Mastermind McPherson County Survey and Summit is that Leadership is an important focus for our communities. With National Voter... Read More.

Kansas Lottery Chiefs Red Friday, Sept. 15

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Tomorrow, on Sept. 15, don't forget to wear your Kansas City Chiefs gear for "Kansas Lottery Chiefs Red Friday"at the Kansas State Fair.The day will feature a special appearance by the Kansas City Chiefs' Championship Super Bowl LVII Trophy from... Read More.

Race Track Update at Fairgrounds Grandstand

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan.  — The Kansas State Fair Board Thursday agreed to accept proposals through Oct. 31 on options for the race track at the Fairgrounds Grandstand. Last November the board voted to move forward with a plan to take out the half... Read More.

McPherson Police Department Looking for Airsoft Shooter

By McPherson County CrimeStoppersMcPHERSON, Kan. — On Wednesday, September 13, 2023, The McPherson Police Department responded to two separate areas within the City Limits of McPherson, McPherson County, Kansas in reference to multiple individuals being shot with airsoft guns.The victims reported the vehicle was... Read More.

Bethany Village Ice Cream Social Sept. 17

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Enjoy homemade ice cream and desserts at the Bethany Village Ice Cream Social on Sunday, Sept. 17 at 321 N. Chestnut in Lindsborg. From 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. there will be folk and bluegrass music provided by the Front Porch... Read More.

Wheat Planting with Horses at Moundridge Saturday, Sept. 30

By Kathy Goering   MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — Wheat planting means fall is here. The second happening of the 150th celebration of the Swiss Volhynian Mennonites coming to the U.S. in 1874 is a Planting Turkey Red Wheat with Horses event just west of the Moundridge Museum on... Read More.

2023 Kansas State Fair Veterans Breakfast

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Each year the Kansas State Fair hosts a Veterans' Breakfast where those who have served their country in the armed forces are honored. At the 2023 breakfast Wednesday it was necessary to change speakers due to illness of the... Read More.

Marching Bands Wrap Up Wednesday Sept. 13

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan.  — Many bands from across the state traveled near and far to perform and march at the Kansas State Fair the past three days. On Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 8 a.m. until about 1 p.m., 24 bands performed at the... Read More.

Sen. Moran Announces 2023 Service Academy Selection Board

By the Office of Senator Jerry Moran WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today announced the members of his 2023 Service Academy Selection Board. The board will review applications and interview candidates who are applying for admission to the U.S. Service Academies.Applicants will be... Read More.

High Risk of West Nile Virus Activity in Five Kansas Regions

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment  TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a high-risk warning for West Nile virus infections (WNV) for all regions of the state other than the southeast region, which is at a moderate... Read More.

KBI, McPherson Law Enforcement and Wichita Police Arrest Wichita Man for Distribution of Fentanyl, Firearm Charges and Other Crimes

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), along with the McPherson County Sheriff’s Office, the McPherson Police Department, and the Wichita Police Department, arrested a Wichita man following an investigation into fentanyl distribution.At approximately 9:30... Read More.