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Salina City Commissioners Approve $89K Agreement for Pavement Condition Study

Tuesday, March 10

SALINA, Kan. — Over the objections of Commissioner Doug Rempp, Salina City Commissioners approved an $89,000 agreement with Roadway Asset Services Monday for a pavement condition study. Rempp questioned the need for this expense, which he felt city crews could handle in-house and based... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Approves Fiscal Year 2027 Core Grant Application for Health Department

Monday, March 9

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Commission Monday approved submission of the Fiscal Year 2027 Core Grant application for the Health Department to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. This grant provides the funding for many of the services provided by the... Read More.

USD 418 Bond Election Results Certified

Monday, March 9

McPherson County Commissioners Monday made official the results from last week's USD 418 bond election. McPherson County Clerk Hollie Melroy said 56 of the 75 provisional ballots from the election were counted. Out of those that were not counted, most were due to not being... Read More.

Women’s Care and Birth Center at McPherson Center for Health Introduces Cuddle Cot to Support Families Experiencing Pregnancy and Infant Loss

Monday, March 9

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Center for Health is proud to announce the addition of a Cuddle Cot to our Women’s Care and Birth Center, offering compassionate support to families experiencing the heartbreaking loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal death. The Cuddle Cot... Read More.

Walk Kansas Adds Spring Webinars to Expand Wellness Focus

Monday, March 9

Statewide program continues emphasis on education MANHATTAN, Kan. (extension.k-state.edu) — The popular Walk Kansas program is adding four spring webinars to give participants a deeper dive into wellness topics ranging from physical activity at work to gut health and kindness on the job. Sharolyn... Read More.

McPherson Chamber of Commerce Civic Awareness Committee Hosts 2026 Legislative Forum

Saturday, March 7

McPHERSON, Kan. — Kansas legislators representing McPherson County covered topics ranging from property taxes to data centers Saturday at a legislative forum sponsored by the McPherson Chamber of Commerce Civic Awareness Committee. Senator Michael Fagg (R-El Dorado) and Representatives Rick Wilborn (R-McPherson), Michael King... Read More.

MCCF Grant Supports Childcare Expansion at Christ Kids

Thursday, March 5

When communities talk about what they need to grow, the conversation often centers on housing, schools and job opportunities. Those are all important pieces of the puzzle, but another factor is becoming just as critical: access to affordable, reliable child care. For many families, especially... Read More.

MCCF Awards Marquette and Inman Communities at Community Celebrations

Thursday, March 5

This week, McPherson County Community Foundation had the opportunity to spend time in both Marquette and Inman as part of the community celebrations. At each event, foundation staff connected with community members and shared more about the foundation’s impact while guests enjoyed snacks... Read More.

Former Salina Central Wrestling Coach Facing Child Pornography Charges

Thursday, March 5

A former wrestling coach at Salina Central High School is facing federal charges alleging he clandestinely (secretly) filmed minors showering during a high school sporting event in 2024. Ryan Brungardt, 37, is charged with two counts of production of child pornography and one of... Read More.

USD 418 Superintendent to Become ESSDACK Executive Director

Thursday, March 5

Along with taking the next steps on projects McPherson USD 418 voters approved bonds for Tuesday, the USD 418 Board of Education now needs to find a new Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Shiloh Vincent, who has served as Superintendent since 2020 and has spent... Read More.

Newton USD 373 Voters Approve $50M Bond Issue Tuesday

Tuesday, March 3

NEWTON, Kan. — Voters in Newton USD 373 gave overwhelming approval to a $50M bond issue Tuesday. Unofficial results from the Harvey County Clerk's Office indicated 2.316 votes were cast in favor to 2,116 votes against. Most of this bond will go towards projects at... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Bond Questions Pass in Special Election

Tuesday, March 3

McPHERSON, Kan. — The fourth time proved to be the charm for McPherson USD 418, as voters Tuesday approved both bond questions submitted to them in a special election. Unofficial results from the McPherson County Clerk's Office indicated Question 1, a $62.6 million project which... Read More.