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FDA Continues Lead Recall in Cinnamon and Cookware

K-State food science expert shares tips for identifying items deemed unsafe MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee is reminding consumers to stay alert as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to recall products found to contain lead, including some brands... Read More.

Students Launch National Campaign Supporting Class-Designed Game

McPHERSON, Kan. — A group of McPherson College students is taking their educational game nationwide with the launch of a Kickstarter campaign that will support large-scale production. Funds raised will help stock the game for retail and online sales, broadening its impact and creating... Read More.

McPherson Approves West 1st Street Change Order and Holiday Event Plans

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Wednesday approved a just over $403,000 change order on the West 1st street reconstruction project.Public Works Director Eric Duerksen said the change order came about when staff found areas where deteriorated concrete extended past initially identified locations, with... Read More.

Op-Ed: Remember When Facebook Was for Connecting?

Remember when Facebook was a place to share a photo of your kid’s first bicycle ride, invite someone to a class reunion, or quietly catch up with someone you hadn’t seen since high school? Somewhere along the way, a corner of our online world... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Approve 2026 Road Program

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday approved the 2026 road program. This year's program will, in addition to the 23.6 miles of asphalt mill and overlay on segments of road east of Elyria, south of Marquette and North of Galva, will include... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Launches Online Survey on Facility Planning

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson USD 418 has opened an online survey to provide additional feedback on facility planning for the district. This follows up on the work of a facility study committee, open houses held in October, and a phone survey commissioned by the... Read More.

McPherson County Philanthropist of the Year Event Returns Nov. 20

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation’s (MCCF) Philanthropist of the Year presentation will return to the McPherson Opera House on Thursday, Nov. 20.The community event, first held in 2005, is MCCF’s way of honoring the many individuals and organizations that contribute to... Read More.