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KDHE Awards Nearly $80M to Strengthen Rural Health Care Across Kansas Through the Kansas RHTP

Friday, May 29

TOPEKA, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) today announced the recipients of the Regional Partnerships Grant Program (RPGP) and Rural Emergency Hospital Conversion/Transformative Capital Investment Program (REH/CAP) grants through the Kansas Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). In total, $79.1 million... Read More.

Sunflower Foundation Awards Trail Grants for Dickinson, McPherson County Projects

Thursday, May 28

Sunflower Foundation has awarded $355,000 in grant funds to 25 communities in support of efforts across Kansas to plan new public-access trails, optimize and enhance existing ones, and elevate established rail trails into lasting community assets. Through its Paving the Way – From Blazing... Read More.

UPDATE: Missing McPherson Man Found Safe

Wednesday, May 27

UPDATE: (May 28, 2026) — McPherson County Sheriff's Office located Dale Leach safe in McPherson County. (May 27, 2026) — The Anderson County Sheriff's Office requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a missing McPherson man. The whereabouts of... Read More.

Former Moundridge Principal, Haven Superintendent, to Serve as Moundridge Interim Superintendent

Wednesday, May 27

Clark Wedel has been selected by the Moundridge USD 423 Board of Education to serve as interim superintendent. Wedel assumes this two-year interim role July 1st as Cody Rierson, who has been USD 423 superintendent for the past years, leaves to take the superintendent... Read More.

USDA Undersecretary Visits Kansas, Discusses Food for Peace and Other Programs

Wednesday, May 27

U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) helped welcome Luke J. Lindberg, USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01), and U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) to the Kansas Wheat Innovation Center on May 27 for a roundtable discussion with agricultural... Read More.

Hillsboro City Clerk Named New City Administrator

Wednesday, May 27

Danielle Bartel has been named the new City Administrator for Hillsboro. Bartel, currently Hillsboro's City Clerk, will begin her new duties July 1st as the permanent successor to Matt Stiles, who left earlier this year to become Saline County Administrator. In a... Read More.

Newton City Commission Approves Incentives for Barkman Honey Expansion

Wednesday, May 27

Newton City Commissioners have approved a tax rebate economic development grant for Barkman Honey for an expansion project at its processing and manufacturing facility in Newton. The Hillsboro-based company is the largest honey packer in the United States, also operating facilities in Florida, New... Read More.

UPDATE – Hazmat Incident Closes Salina’s Kenwood Cove, Could Re-open Saturday

Wednesday, May 27

Salina Parks and Recreation said in an update Wednesday evening there was an equipment failure that impacted Lazy River Water, requiring it to be drained and re-filled. They currently anticipate being able to re-open for normal hours Saturday. Earlier story. Salina's Kenwood Cove Water Park has... Read More.

Lindsborg City Council Approves Vehicle Lease Matters, Defers Action on Mowing Bid

Wednesday, May 27

The Lindsborg City Council Tuesday evening approved pay-down of leases on six vehicles it acquired under a 2022 fleet management agreement with Enterprise, and “flipping,” or trading in six other vehicles it acquired in the original agreement. The total cost of these transactions will... Read More.

Bethany College Campus Pastor to Take on Expanded Role

Tuesday, May 26

Bethany College has named Melissa Woeppel as its new Dean of Spiritual Life and Campus Pastor, expanding her leadership role in guiding the college’s spiritual life and mission-centered student experience. This is a new position created to address the College’s commitment and vision for... Read More.

McPherson County Building to Have Ribbon Cutting Friday, June 5

Tuesday, May 26

A project years in the making and under construction for nearly a year will have its formal ribbon cutting. The ceremony for the McPherson County Building takes place Friday, June 5th at 10 a.m., at 200 North Maple, with a community open house to... Read More.

McPherson Observes Memorial Day

Monday, May 25

While many people were enjoying the unofficial start of the summer season and others were attending baseball and softball games, there were others who took time out from their Memorial Day to remember those who made the supreme sacrifice. McPherson area veterans held services... Read More.