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Central Kansas Communities Awarded HEAL Funding

Thursday, May 14

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland has announced the Kansas Department of Commerce awarded over $1.3 million in Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grant funding to support 15 building renovation projects across the state. When matched with nearly $3.9 million in local... Read More.

McPherson Main Street Receives Designation as a 2026 Main Street America Accredited Program

Thursday, May 14

This highest national designation recognizes McPherson Main Street’s exceptional commitment to community-based revitalization and positive local impact McPHERSON, Kan. (May 7, 2026) — McPherson Main Street has been designated as a 2026 Accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main... Read More.

Kansas Book Festival Announces Tornado Anniversary Event Featuring Bill Kurtis, Melissa Brunner.

Thursday, May 14

TOPEKA, Kan. - The Kansas Book Festival announces A Night for the History Books: Bill Kurtis Remembers, an evening with beloved journalist, documentarian, and author Bill Kurtis. On the 60th anniversary of the 1966 Topeka tornado, the Kansas Book Festival is asking the author... Read More.

McPherson PD Honors Fallen Officers

Wednesday, May 13

Peace Officers Memorial Day was observed Wednesday by the McPherson Police Department with two ceremonies At a morning at McPherson Cemetery it honored the two McPherson officers who died in the line of duty – Night Chief Charles Bruce, who was shot and killed... Read More.

Newton City Commission Approves Additional Lease for Business expansion

Wednesday, May 13

The Newton City Commission Tuesday approved an agreement for Ballard Aviation to lease 17 acres of agricultural land just south and west of its facility at Newton City/County Airport. Ballard has operated at the airport since 2008, offering aircraft sales, maintenance and modifications. The... Read More.

Industry Leader Says SEKMHC Expansion Saga a Warning to Other Mental Health Providers

Wednesday, May 13

Kessler’s comments provide one of the clearest public acknowledgements yet from the state CMHC association that SEK pursued a path significantly different from other Kansas behavioral-health providers during its rapid expansion into primary care and dental services. The federal CCBHC system was created to expand... Read More.

Leadership McPherson Class of 2026 Completes Program, Advances “Suds & Smiles” Community Initiative

Tuesday, May 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Chamber of Commerce announced today that the Leadership McPherson Class of 2026 has officially completed its nine-week leadership development program, celebrating the milestone with a luncheon at the McPherson Opera House. The longstanding program is built on the principle... Read More.

Bethany College Names Dr. Josh Doak Dean of Student Affairs

Tuesday, May 12

Bethany College in Lindsborg has named Dr. Josh Doak Dean of Student Affairs, starting June 8th. Dr. Doak brings a strong background in student engagement, leadership development, and higher education and a student centered vision that will help strengthen campus life and student success at... Read More.

USD 418 Board Discusses Bond Projects, Adopts Cell Phone Ban, Tables Job Revision

Tuesday, May 12

The 89.5 million dollars in bonds McPherson USD 418 voters approved in March were sold Monday, and Clayton Kelly from Piper Sandler told the Board of Education last night those bonds brought an average interest rate of 4.80 percent, on the low end of... Read More.

Kansas Lt. Governor speaks of All Schools Day Connection, Kansas Economy

Monday, May 11

Many elected officials, and those seeking elected office, were in McPherson Friday for the All Schools Day Parade. One of them has a family connection to All Schools Day, that being Lieutenant Governor and Kansas Secretary of Commerce David Toland. Toland explained his... Read More.

AG Kobach Says Swatting Calls Coming From Single Foreign Source

Monday, May 11

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says the recent round of “swatting” incidents has foreign roots. Five such incidents, where fake calls are made claiming a threat with the hope of prompting intensive law enforcement action, were reported last week in southeast Kansas. Attorney... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Authorizes Application to Extend Northview Sidewalk

Monday, May 11

At a special meeting Monday McPherson City Commissioners authorized submission of a Transportation Alternatives grant application for the 3rd phase of the Northview sidewalk extension that would also include a portion of North Maxwell. Public Works Director Eric Duerksen said this would extend... Read More.