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A Gathering for Farmers, Ranchers and the Ag Community

Wednesday, June 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Buhler Mennonite Church (Buhler) & Hoffnungsau Mennonite Church (Inman) invite local farmers and ag professionals to a Gathering for Farmers, Ranchers and the Ag Community on Friday, July 31st at Hilton Garden Inn, Hutchinson, KS. 8:30 AM: Coffee and Donuts 9:00 AM... Read More.

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Austin Anders, Dickinson County Heritage Center

Wednesday, June 24

Where is the oldest operating C. W. Parker carousel in the world? Where can a person view a collection of more than a thousand farm toys? Where can one see Wild Bill Hickok’s pistol and learn the history of independent telephone companies? These are all part of... Read More.

Senator Marshall Announces Award of $79 Million in Rural Health Grants

Wednesday, June 24

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), celebrated the awarding of $79 million in rural health dollars to 38 healthcare organizations around the state of Kansas. These funds will be available to sustain vital high-quality healthcare access in rural Kansas, promote preventative healthcare, increase provider... Read More.

Senator Marshall Discusses SAVE Act, Iran Deal, and Housing with Kansas Reporters

Tuesday, June 23

Senator Marshall will be meeting with President Trump Wednesday, and he expects the SAVE Act will likely come up. He said if there is one bill he'd like to see passed in his Senate career, this would be it. “I think election integrity... Read More.

Central Kansas Communities to Receive Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Grants.

Monday, June 22

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) Community Health Promotion program is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Chronic Disease Risk Reduction (CDRR) Community grant. The CDRR Community Grant Program provides funding, training and technical assistance to communities to address chronic... Read More.

Kanopolis Drive-In Awarded Kansas Commerce Grant for New Projection System

Monday, June 22

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced Monday that the Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded a $65,000 grant to the historic Kanopolis Drive-In Theatre to support the purchase of a new state-of-the-art digital projection system. This funding will ensure that the... Read More.

McPherson County Building Move-in Proceeding, Cleaning Bid Awarded

Monday, June 22

The moving process for departments being relocated from the McPherson County Courthouse to the County Building is progressing well, according to Maintenance Director Josh Pimentel. The County Appraiser's office is closed this week so they can get everything moved over, and at Monday's County... Read More.

One Dead After Saturday Night and Early Sunday Storms Move Across Kansas

Sunday, June 21

A line of storms moved across Kansas Saturday evening into early Sunday morning bringing damaging winds, flooding rains, and claiming one life. The Fatality was reported along the Harvey/Sedgwick county line near I-135 about six miles east of Sedgwick early Sunday morning after... Read More.

Bethany College to Honor Two Retirees Wednesday

Saturday, June 20

Bethany College is hosting a retirement reception for Dean of Enrollment Vicki Cornett and Registrar and Director of Institutional Research and Academic Innovation Mark Bandre, PhD, for their years of dedicated service and lasting impact to the college Wednesday from 4:30 until 6 at... Read More.

Kansas 4-H Names State Project Award Recipients

Friday, June 19

Annual honors announced during Emerald Circle celebration MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas 4-H Youth Development program has recognized 34 youth as state project award recipients. "Being a state project recipient is a reflection of a young person's dedication, growth, and commitment to making a difference... Read More.

MCCF, Affiliates Announce June Grants

Friday, June 19

The McPherson County Community Foundation, Marquette Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for June 2026. This cycle the Foundation released over $72,000 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from four different community funds. McPherson County General Grants ... Read More.

Day 6, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Friday, June 19

KANSAS - This is day 6 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. Harvest moves steadily across the state of Kansas while navigating... Read More.