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MCCF Opens Registration for Match Month Webinar

Friday, July 31

The McPherson County Community Foundation has opened registration for those interested in participating in the first Match Month Webinar, which will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 4 p.m. During the webinar, foundation representatives will share strategies and best practices they have seen lead... Read More.

CKYRA Season Continues

Friday, July 31

McPherson County youth rodeo athletes brought home numerous victories during a pair of Central Kansas Youth Rodeo Association events in Canton. Seventeen local competitors finished first across multiple age divisions, including wins in barrel racing, goat tying, steer riding, and roping events. The CKYRA season continues... Read More.

Attorneys Request to Drop Former Marion Police Chief as Client

Friday, July 31

Attorneys for former Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody have asked to drop him as a client, citing a breakdown in their relationship. Cody faces a felony charge for interfering with a judicial process after leading raids in 2023 on the Marion County Record and a... Read More.

Kansas Educators Explore Arts Integration at Annual Norene Ketcherside Symposium

Friday, July 31

The McPherson County Community Foundation hosted the 13th annual Norene Ketcherside Art Symposium and Teachers Workshop on July 30 and 31 at the McPherson Opera House, welcoming Kansas educators for two days of professional development focused on arts integration and concept-based learning. This year’s theme, High-Quality... Read More.

McPherson Fire Crews Extinguish Fire at Wald Family Foods; No Injuries Reported

Friday, July 31

At 10:40 p.m. Thursday, the McPherson Fire Department was dispatched to Wald Family Foods for an automatic fire alarm reporting water flow from the facility’s fire sprinkler system. Two engines with six personnel responded on the initial alarm. Upon arrival, the first engine crew observed... Read More.

Little Sweden’s Big Car Show

Thursday, July 30

Shade filled Swensson Park in Lindsborg will be filled with over 100 classic automobiles for the Smoky Valley Classic Car Show on Saturday, August 1st. Multiple awards will be given to participants, including: Best Club Participation for the largest paid registration from a single club ... Read More.

Over 460 Confirmed Cases of Cyclospora

Thursday, July 30

Cases of the intestinal disease Cyclospora is trending up across the Sunflower State The Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced this week that the number of confirmed cases has risen to 461. Symptoms of the virus include diarrhea, nausea, and fatigue. KDHE says the number... Read More.

Rock The Plains 2026 Postpones Event to Spring 2027

Thursday, July 30

Rock The Plains 2026 officially announced Wednesday evening that the country music festival originally planned for August 7-8 in Alma, Kansas, has been postponed. According to Rock The Plains, the decision to postpone was not made lightly. “Before anything else, we want you to know that... Read More.

Sunflower Summer Extended

Wednesday, July 29

Kansas Tourism is excited to announce the extension of the 2026 Sunflower Summer program and is inviting Kansas families to enjoy another week packed with unforgettable adventures. Created for Kansas students and their families, the Sunflower Summer program offers complimentary admission to more than 230... Read More.

Windom Unveils New Community Mural Along Main Street

Wednesday, July 29

Submitted by Lori Bower WINDOM, Kan. (July 28, 2026) — About 50 people gathered Monday evening to celebrate the unveiling of a new community mural along Main Street in Windom. The mural was created through a partnership between the Windom Beautification Committee, artist and Little River... Read More.

Rescued Walmart Puppies in McPherson Now Ready for Adoption

Wednesday, July 29

A group of puppies abandoned in a Walmart parking lot in McPherson are now ready to find permanent homes. Mama Shrimpy and her five puppies are available for adoption after being rescued in May when the week-old pups were found abandoned at the Walmart parking... Read More.

Pretty Prairie Man Dies in Crash Near Newton

Wednesday, July 29

The Kansas Highway Patrol has identified the driver killed Tuesday in a crash west of Newton. Troopers say a dump truck heading south on U.S. 50 near Ridge Road did not stop at the sign and hit an eastbound Cadillac driven by 43-year-old Justin Farley... Read More.