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Irena Sendler – WW II Hero – Performance in Lindsborg

By Irene Nielsen, Historical Echoes  LINDSBORG, Kan. --- The public is invited for a first-person performance of Irena Sender and Afternoon Tea at the J O Sundstrom Center in Lindsborg on September 17, at 2:30 pm.   Irena’s discovery from the annals of WW II heroes was... Read More.

United Way of McPherson County Campaign Kicks Off

McPHERSON, Kan. — United Way of McPherson County hosted the Chamber Connection on Aug. 31 to share information about their campaign fundraiser, launched on Sept. 1.The United Way is a nonprofit organization geared towards improving the lives of individuals and communities of McPherson County.... Read More.

Body Found at Maxwell State Lake, Under Investigation

By Ad Astra News McPHERSON, Kan. --- A body of an adult white male was found this morning at McPherson State Fishing Lake near Maxwell Game Preserve north of Canton. It's believed this is a drowning, but details are not immediately available. McPherson County Sheriff's... Read More.

Military Discount and Everything Tickets

By The Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. --- Military Tickets are available at the Ticket Office, or can be purchased at each gate when arriving at the Fair. Price is $4 and is valid for each family member. You will need to show military ID or... Read More.

State Fair Employment/Volunteer and Camping Opportunities

By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. --- Do you Love the Kansas State Fair and want to get in FREE? Are you looking for Community Service hours? Request to be a volunteer for the Kansas State Fair.There are many part-time, seasonal and volunteer positions... Read More.

New 2023 Featured Fair Foods

By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. --- We're less than ten days away to the kick-off of the 2023 Kansas State Fair, which means we are less than ten days away to all the delicious fair food! While many of your favorites will be... Read More.

BPU Employee of the Month for August: Mike Prieb

By the McPherson Board of Public Utilities McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Board of Public Utilities delivers some of the lowest-cost and most reliable power and water in the State. However, the BPU wouldn’t be able to do what it does as well as it... Read More.

Moran Speaks Out on Quivira NWR Water Issues

By Lucky Kidd CENTRAL KANSAS — Water issues in central Kansas continue to heat up after the US Fish and Wildlife Service filed an application with the Kansas Division of Natural Resources to enforce its senior water right in the Rattlesnake Creek basin for Quivira... Read More.

Women And Children Combating Cancer Grants Amount To Be Increased

By the McPherson County Community Foundation  McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Women and Children Combating Cancer Fund, administered by MCCF, will be increasing the maximum grant amount that can be awarded to women and children cancer patients in McPherson County.This comes as the board for... Read More.

Who Is Your Philanthropist Of The Year?

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) will be accepting nominations for their Philanthropist of the Year and Organization of the Year awards now through Friday, Oct. 6.The Philanthropist of the Year award was originally established... Read More.