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A Safer Future for Kansas and Beyond: K-State Announces $7M in Federal Funding to Drive Biomanufacturing Training and Education Initiative

Monday, August 26

By Lindley Lund, K-State News MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University and U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran announced on Monday a $7 million federal investment to support the university's Biomanufacturing Training and Education Initiative, a comprehensive program designed to position Kansas as a national leader... Read More.

Newton Fire and EMS Awarded $518K through FEMA Firefighter Grant

Monday, August 26

By Lucky Kidd NEWTON, Kan. — Newton Fire/EMS has been awarded a Federal Assistance for Firefighter's Grant (AFG) worth over $518,000 through FEMA to purchase a new fire engine and tender. This will replace a 41-year-old military style and employee-built water tender that holds insufficient amounts... Read More.

Pickup Linked to Missing City Clerk Found Sunday, Body Inside

Monday, August 26

By Lucky Kidd NEWTON, Kan. — A pickup truck linked to missing interim Peabody City Clerk Jonathan Clayton was found Sunday afternoon just outside Newton, with a body inside. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has joined the Harvey County Sheriff's Office in an investigation. In a... Read More.

Ribbon Cutting Held Friday Evening for New McPherson High School Field

Saturday, August 24

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The formal ribbon cutting for McPherson High School's new outdoor athletic facility took place Friday evening prior to a community pep rally to kick off the fall sports season. A number of the amenities for the project were funded through... Read More.

Marquette Woman Wins County Adult Spelling Bee

Saturday, August 24

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The 2024 McPherson County Adult Spelling Bee went 12 rounds Friday night before Gayle Nelson of Marquette came away as the county's top speller. Nelson correctly spelled finagle after correctly spelling sovereign, which was missed by runner-up Rose Klataske... Read More.

Inman Community Foundation Receives $70K Grant to Match for Upcoming Match Week Sept. 20 – 27

Friday, August 23

By the Inman Community Foundation INMAN, Kan. — The Inman Community Foundation is excited to announce that we have received a grant to increase the amount that we can match for our upcoming Match Week! This grant, gifted from the Patterson Family Foundation, will... Read More.

Construction Begins on Next Habitat for Humanity Home in Moundridge

Friday, August 23

Submitted by Fred Bohnenblust MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — Construction has begun in Moundridge on the next new Habitat for Humanity home in McPherson County. The framing building blitz is planned to begin September 5-7 at the new home site at 1309 Koehn Ave, Moundridge. If you... Read More.

Bucks Rewarded to Drivers Who Buckle Up

Friday, August 23

46 Cities Across Kansas to Hold "Bucks for Buckles" Campaign Aug. 24 - Sept. 8 By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Thousands of vehicles will travel the Kansas roadways during the Labor Day weekend. Many families will head out on one last trip or... Read More.

K-State Salina Offers Day of Youth Aviation Experiences at Annual Girls in Aviation Day Event

Friday, August 23

By K-State Salina Communications and Marketing SALINA, Kan. — K-12 students and their guardians are invited to Kansas State University Salina's eighth annual Girls in Aviation Day, a free event designed for girls to explore and experience the world of aviation on Saturday,... Read More.

McPherson First Responders Prepare for Annual Battle of the Badges

Friday, August 23

Annual Event Pits Police, Fire and EMS Against Each Other in Friendly Competition By American Red Cross McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Police, Fire and EMS departments are gearing up for the annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive at Trinity Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 119 N.... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation and Moundridge Foundation August 2024 Grant Recipients

Thursday, August 22

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation announced their grant recipients for August 2024. This cycle, the Foundation released over $41,000 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from three different community funds. McPherson County Grant Recipients: Veterans of... Read More.

Schweitzer and Friends Events in Moundridge Friday, Aug. 23-25

Thursday, August 22

By Lucky Kidd MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — The 150th anniversary of the arrival of Swiss Volhynian Mennonites in Kansas is being marked with a number of events this weekend in the Moundridge area. Most of the events will take place at Eden Mennonite Church, four miles... Read More.