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McPherson County Community Foundation Launches CAPS Program

Saturday, May 23

The McPherson County Community Foundation announced the establishment of the Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) Program in McPherson County. The program, created through the CAPS Network’s Rural Initiative Cohort, is a partnership with all McPherson County public high schools, aiming to expand educational... Read More.

US Army Corps of Engineers Encourages Visitors to Make Water Safety a Priority

Friday, May 22

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As Americans head to lakes and rivers for the 2026 recreation season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reminding everyone to make water safety part of every outdoor adventure. USACE manages more than 400 lake and river projects nationwide and... Read More.

Police Seeking Person Who Abandoned Puppies Outside McPherson Walmart

Friday, May 22

McPherson Police are seeking information regarding the person or persons who abandoned six one-week-old puppies Thursday afternoon. Police and Animal Control Officers responded at 4:30 PM Thursday to Walmart, where the puppies were found in a pink bag behind the tire of a... Read More.

3 District Judges Nominated to Fill Kansas Supreme Court Vacancy

Thursday, May 21

The Supreme Court Nominating Commission has forwarded the names of three district judges, all from northeast Kansas, to Governor Laura Kelly to fill a vacancy on the Kansas Supreme Court. The Commission Thursday selected Douglas County District Judge Carl Folsom and Johnson County District... Read More.

American Legion Boys State to Begin May 31st

Thursday, May 21

High school students from across the State of Kansas will participate in the 88th session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas, Sunday, May 31, through Saturday, June 6, at Kansas State University in Manhattan. This will be the program’s 34th consecutive session at... Read More.

Two Escape Injury After Wednesday Evening Plane Crash Near Hutch Airport

Wednesday, May 20

Two people escaped injury early Wednesday evening when their single engine plane crashed just short of Hutchinson Regional Airport. The Kansas Highway Patrol said the plane piloted by Steven Suddarth of Edgewood, New Mexico was approaching the airport just after 6 PM when... Read More.

Salina Chamber CEO Named Ethan Corson’s Lt. Governor Running Mate

Wednesday, May 20

TOPEKA — Johnson County Sen. Ethan Corson’s Democratic campaign for governor turned Wednesday to a running mate with central and western Kansas roots and experience promoting economic and workforce development. Corson, who was endorsed by Gov. Laura Kelly and former Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, said... Read More.

Cosmosphere and Kansas State University Salina Partner to Develop Immersive Virtual Reality Space Simulation for Camp Programs

Tuesday, May 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Through a continued partnership between the Cosmosphere and Kansas State University Salina, a team of senior students led by Dr. Balaji Balasubramaniam, Dr. Annie Hoekman, and Dr. Michael Oetken, have developed an immersive virtual reality experience that will soon become part... Read More.

No Labels Kansas Terminates Its Status As Political Party In Kansas

Tuesday, May 19

TOPEKA, Kan. – At the request of No Labels Kansas, the office of the Kansas Secretary of State terminated its status as an officially recognized political party in the state. No Labels Kansas was officially recognized as a political party in January 2024 after their... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Sets Annexation Hearing, Hears Public Works Updates

Tuesday, May 19

The McPherson City Commission Tuesday set July 21st for a public hearing on Jason Investment's request to annex into the city the land south of Love's to Avenue A between I-135 and 17th Avenue. It also approved rezoning of three properties in southeast McPherson... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Hears Agency Funding Requests, Deals with Bridge Project Matters

Tuesday, May 19

Several outside agency funding requests were presented to McPherson County Commissioners Monday. The largest of these requests came from the McPherson County Extension Council, which seeks $330,000, a $30,000 increase from 2026. Kansas State University provides just over $53,000 in funding for the... Read More.

Kansas GOP Governor Candidate Vicki Schmidt Names Outgoing KFB President as Running Mate

Monday, May 18

Kansas Insurance Commissioner and Republican gubernatorial candidate Vicki Schmidt chose Monday to name the president of Kansas Farm Bureau as her lieutenant governor running mate, less than three months before the pivotal August primary election. Schmidt, a former state senator from Topeka in her... Read More.