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Kansas State Fair Adopts New Dog Leash Policy to Enhance Safety on Fairgrounds

Tuesday, July 28

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair has adopted a new Dog Control Policy requiring all dogs on the Kansas State Fairgrounds to be under the physical control of their owner or handler while on the property. The policy is designed to enhance the... Read More.

Ethan Corson: Kansas is “More United Than Divided” in 2026 Governor’s Race

Friday, July 24

KANSAS - Kansas Senator and gubernatorial candidate Ethan Corson recently sat down with Ad Astra Radio’s Rob Mackey to reflect on a year of campaigning, the priorities he’s hearing from voters, and his vision for the state’s future. In a conversation that ranged from... Read More.

Big Crowd Loves Big Boy

Friday, July 24

A steam spitting, time machine from 1941 rolled into Salina on Thursday night. The steel giant delighted thousands of on-lookers who had gathered to see the locomotive named Big Boy. Duane and Dee Johnson traveled from their farm near Lindsborg to take in the sights and... Read More.

Cattlemen’s Clinic to Equip Local Producers with Modern Tools and Insights

Thursday, July 23

MCPHERSON, Kan. - Mid Kansas Cooperative (MKC) is hosting a Cattlemen’s Clinic to help local cattle producers stay current on emerging tools and management practices. The event will feature sessions on virtual fencing, mineral nutrition and trace mineral programs, weaning strategies, and parasite control... Read More.

KBI Arrests Kansas Priest for Child Sex Crimes

Thursday, July 23

SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) arrested a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Salina for child sex crimes. On Wednesday, July 22, at approximately 5:05 p.m., KBI agents arrested Father Ryan A. McCandless, 44, of Wichita, on an arrest warrant for... Read More.

Public Health Officials Continue to Investigate Cases of Cyclosporiasis in Kansas

Wednesday, July 22

KANSAS - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) continues to investigate cases of cyclosporiasis in Kansas related to the national outbreak and Taylor Farms de Mexico iceberg lettuce, which was voluntarily recalled from restaurants and grocery stores on July 17. The U.S.... Read More.

Stacy Rogers Discusses Governor’s Race, Priorities, and Listening to Kansans

Wednesday, July 22

KANSAS - Republican candidate Stacy Rogers is running for Kansas governor on a promise to make people feel heard again. She says she jumped into the race after hearing how frustrated Kansans were. “They did not feel like they were being listened to, or worked... Read More.

McPherson Chamber of Commerce to Host Candidate Forum

Tuesday, July 21

MCPHERSON, Kan. - Community members are invited to attend the McPherson Chamber of Commerce Civic Awareness Committee’s Candidate Forum on Thursday, July 30, from 7:00–8:00 p.m. at the American Legion, 401 N. Main, McPherson. This event offers voters an excellent opportunity to hear directly... Read More.

Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 to Arrive in Central Kansas on Thursday

Tuesday, July 21

KANSAS - Union Pacific’s legendary Big Boy No. 4014, the largest operating steam locomotive in the world, is travelling Coast to Coast this summer. This historic coast-to-coast journey marks a first for the engine and serves to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United... Read More.

Broadway RFD Presents Oklahoma! This and Next Weekend in Lindsborg

Thursday, July 16

Cowboys, farmers and traveling salesmen will take the stage this weekend in Lindsborg as they try to win the hand of the beautiful ladies cast in the Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical, Oklahoma! Bring your lawn chairs and watch as Swensson Park transforms into the Oklahoma... Read More.

Blue-Green Algae Advisories Issued for Two McPherson Park Lakes

Wednesday, July 15

The city of McPherson has on recommendation of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued public health advisories for the lagoon area of Lakeside Park and for the lake at Wall Park related to toxic blue green algae. In general the... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Pulls Proposed Policies From Agenda, Hears Bridge and Road Updates

Tuesday, July 14

Three proposed policies that were on the agenda for Tuesday's McPherson County Commission meeting were taken off. At the request of Commissioner David O'Dell, policies regarding employee dress codes, food and drink in county buildings, and use of the upper two floors of the... Read More.