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Kansas Apply Free Days Offer No-Fee College Applications Oct. 5–9

Sunday, October 4

Kansas residents can apply to participating colleges and universities without paying an application fee during Kansas Apply Free Days, Oct. 5–9. According to the Kansas Board of Regents, the opportunity is available to residents regardless of age or income. Eligible applicants include first-time freshmen, transfer... Read More.

Fire Prevention Week is October 4th – 10th

Sunday, October 4

Fire Prevention Week is October 4th through 10th, and the McPherson Fire Department is reminding residents about the dangers of rechargeable batteries. Officials say damaged or overcharged lithium-ion batteries can cause fires. They recommend using approved chargers, charging devices on hard surfaces and unplugging them... Read More.

Central Christian College of Kansas Breaks Ground on New Center for Bradbury School of Manufacturing and Innovation

Friday, October 2

Central Christian College of Kansas (CCCK) held a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, Oct. 2 for the new manufacturing training center that will house the Bradbury School of Manufacturing and Innovation (BSMI). During the ceremony, CCCK President Dr. Lenny Favara described the occasion as the recognition... Read More.

KDHE Announces the Second Round of RHTP Grant Opportunities for Kansas Providers, Organizations

Friday, October 2

KANSAS - Today, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) posted Request for Applications (RFA) for two grant opportunities under the second year of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) in Kansas. The application period for the Regional Partnership... Read More.

September Total Tax Collections at $1.08B; 5.5% Above Estimate

Friday, October 2

TOPEKA – The State of Kansas ends September 2026 with total tax collections at $1.08 billion. That is $56.5 million, or 5.5%, above the estimate. Total tax collections were up 7.7% from September 2025. Individual income tax collections were $477.7 million. That is $13.3 million,... Read More.

Moundridge Students Collect Canned Goods to Stock Food Pantry

Friday, October 2

Moundridge Middle School students have collected over 400 cans for a local food pantry. Fourth- and fifth-graders participated, and Interim Superintendent Clark Wedel wore a K-State jersey after students put the most cans under his poster. Principal Kelsi Chisholm wore a KU jersey because the... Read More.

KDOT Closing I-135 Bridges over Union Pacific Railroad North of US 56 HWY

Friday, October 2

KDOT will be closing the I-135 bridges over Union Pacific railroad just North of US56 highway. I-135 will traffic will be diverted to 17th Ave from US56 to Mohawk Road starting late morning on Friday October 2nd and should be reopened later in the day. Currently... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Celebrates 40-Year-Milestone

Thursday, October 1

Ad Astra Radio is excited to share that we have hit a very significant milestone. Today, on Oct.1, 2026, the company is celebrating its 40th Anniversary since KSKU first signed on the air. According to the company’s founder Cliff Shank, there was a big hole... Read More.

Kansas Public Higher Education Enrollment Dips 0.8%; State Universities See Growth

Thursday, October 1

TOPEKA, Kan. — Preliminary fall enrollment figures released by the Kansas Board of Regents show a slight decline across the state’s public higher education system, with gains at state universities offset by decreases at community and technical colleges. Overall student headcount fell 0.8 percent compared... Read More.

Road Collapse in Mitchell County

Thursday, October 1

The Mitchell County Sheriff's Office says 5-inches of rain has made travel in some areas dangerous. Deputies shared this photo and a tip for those out in the rain and on the roads. K Road (Tipton Black Top) is closed from 250 RD to 280... Read More.

Lindsborg’s Old Mill Museum Celebrates $2.7 Million Estate Gift

Thursday, October 1

Community members in Lindsborg gathered on Wednesday to learn about a generous estate gift for the Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum. Dorothy Runbeck Stout has stepped in for the third time to ensure the future of the Museum with an estate gift of approximately... Read More.

McPherson County Clerk Announces Public Testing of Election Equipment

Thursday, October 1

County Clerk Hollie Melroy will conduct a public test of the DS450 ballot counter before the upcoming General Election. The test is scheduled for Friday, October 2, 2026, at 11am. The public is encouraged to attend this event at the County Clerk’s office in the... Read More.