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Three Area Firms Named Finalists for 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Kansas

Products from firms in Galva, Garden Plain, and Hutchinson are among the ten finalists for the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Kansas Competition. The contest sponsored by the Kansas Manufacturing Council highlights the innovation, Craftsmanship, and impact of Kansas-made products, from everyday essentials to... Read More.

Sandbags at McPherson High School Not Deemed Fire Hazard

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Fire Chief Chad Mayberry responded Friday afternoon to reports it has received about possible blocked entrance doors at McPherson High School.Mayberry noted maintenance personnel have sandbagged around doors multiple times in the wake of the flooding of the Roundhouse floor... Read More.

Opening Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting at the 2025 Kansas State Fair

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 5, 2025) – The 112th Kansas State Fair officially opened its gates this morning with an opening ceremony at the People’s Bank and Trust Arena. Despite the rainy weather, fairgoers donned rain jackets and ponchos, with spirits high among the sounds,... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Board Prepares for First Day of the Fair

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 5, 2025) - As a light rain sprinkled the Kansas State Fairgrounds this morning, the Kansas State Fair Board met to prepare for the day ahead.  Spirits were high in the morning’s meeting as the Board welcomed special guests Dave Johnson-... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Board Meets for Final Time Before the Fair

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 4, 2025) - The Kansas State Fair Board met this afternoon for their orientation meeting to finalize preparations for the Kansas State Fair.  One of the key points throughout the meeting was security for the fair.  Lieutenant Dave Golden of the... Read More.

Kansas Wheat Test Weight and Protein Down from 2024

Preliminary data for the 2025 Kansas winter wheat crop show an average test weight of 59.9 pounds per bushel. This compares to 60.7 pounds per bushel for the 2024 crop and an average of 60.7 pounds per bushel for the 2015 through 2024 crops.... Read More.

Storm Wednesday Afternoon Produces up to Baseball Sized Hail

A storm that rapidly developed late Wednesday afternoon northwest of Salina brought up to baseball sized hail in a swatch across Saline, McPherson and Harvey counties into the Wichita area. The largest hail reports came in a band from northwest of Smolan through McPherson and... Read More.

Peoples Bank and Trust Welcomes Scott Davis as Loan Officer

McPHERSON, Kan. — Peoples Bank and Trust is excited to announce the appointment of Scott Davis as a Loan Officer at its McPherson Main location. A lifelong resident of McPherson, Scott brings a deep commitment to the community and a passion for service that... Read More.