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Kansas Native Convicted in $150 Million Fraud Scheme

Friday, May 8

TOPEKA — The former top executive of a company granted a banking charter by the Kansas Legislature was found guilty Thursday by a federal jury of orchestrating a scheme to funnel more than $150 million to himself through securities fraud, false claims and fabricated... Read More.

McPherson College Announces Expansion Plans for Templeton Hall

Wednesday, May 6

At the 50th anniversary celebration of the Automotive Restoration program at McPherson College, Amanda Gutierrez, vice president for automotive restoration, announced plans to update and expand Templeton Hall, the program's home for the past 50 years. "The next phase of Templeton Hall will allow us... Read More.

All Schools Day Button Hunt Winners Announced, Clues Explained

Wednesday, May 6

A first-time hunter and one of the most successful ones were the winners in the 2026 McPherson County All Schools Day Button Hunts. Cassandra Slife of McPherson found the medallion Tuesday morning, hidden under a slightly elevated on one end rock next to a... Read More.

Sunflower Summer Program Returns for 2026

Wednesday, May 6

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the return of the popular Sunflower Summer program for the 2026 season, and invited Kansas families to explore the state’s wide variety of attractions. Kansas residents with school-aged children from pre-K through 12th grade... Read More.

Harvey County Judge Appointed to Kansas Supreme Court Task Force

Wednesday, May 6

Harvey County Magistrate Judge Joseph Uhlman has been appointed to the Kansas Supreme Court Task force on Permanency Planning by Chief Justice Eric Rosen. The Task Force is a multi-disciplinary committee that advises the court on ways to improve the care of Children... Read More.

Tom and Kathy Brown Named to CCCK Academe of Achievers

Wednesday, May 6

During last weekend's Commencement at Central Christian College of Kansas, Tom and Kathy Brown of McPherson were inducted in the college's Academe of Achievers, which honors individuals whose lives reflect extraordinary leadership, service and faith. Tom Brown served in the US Marine Corps... Read More.

McPherson Center for Health’s Tara Williams Honored with Statewide Excellence in Service Award

Tuesday, May 5

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Center for Health is proud to recognize Tara Williams, Executive Assistant to the Chief of Provider & Clinic Operations, for receiving the prestigious Excellence in Service Award from the Kansas Association of Medical Staff Services. Williams was selected as the award... Read More.

McPherson College Names Dr. Michael Stichter as Founding Director and Chair of Engineering

Tuesday, May 5

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College has named Dr. Michael Stichter, founding director and chair of engineering, a key milestone as the college prepares to launch its new engineering degree this fall. An alumnus of the college's automotive restoration program and an experienced professional engineer, Stichter... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Receives Audit, Approves Street Bid, Makes Change in Meeting procedure

Tuesday, May 5

The city of McPherson received an unmodified opinion as it related to Kansas Municipal accounting guidelines in its 2025 audit report, which was presented during Tuesday's City Commission meeting. Christina Henson from The Loyd Group said the audit had an adverse opinion as it... Read More.

2026 ASD Button Hunt Clue #5

Tuesday, May 5

🔎 𝐁𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐞 #𝟓 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭 All Schools Day factors into areas you should be looking, though in some cases not quite. You must have a Button Hunt License and 2026 All Schools Day button to participate. Both are available to purchase at Ad... Read More.

City of Lindsborg Receives Clean 2025 Audit, Approves Grant Matters

Monday, May 4

The Lindsborg City Council received an audit report Monday giving the city's financial records an unmodified, or clean opinion based on the regulatory basis of accounting used by nearly every local government in the state of Kansas. In review of the audit by Adams... Read More.

McPherson High School Speech Wins 4A State Title

Monday, May 4

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson High School won the 2026 4A State Speech Championship on Saturday, May 2, at Washburn Rural High School in Topeka. The title is the 12th Speech title in school history, and their fifth in the last six years. McPherson took the maximum... Read More.