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Jo Dee Messina Brings Bridges Tour to the Kansas State Fair

Monday, May 11

Country Stars Take The Kansas Star Casino Grandstand Stage Sunday, September 13 at 7:30 PM HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Country music icon Jo Dee Messina will bring her signature powerhouse vocals and chart-topping hits to the 2026 Kansas State Fair. Messina will take the stage at... Read More.

All Schools Day Parade Winners Announced

Friday, May 8

Float winners have been announced from Friday's McPherson County All Schools Day Parade. Pre-School Float - Sonshine Preschool, with Best Kindergarten Float - Canton Galva Elementary Best Royalty Float – Canton Galva Best Use of Theme – Canton Galva Royalty ... Read More.

Former Microsoft Executive and Kansas Native to Speak During KARL Event

Friday, May 8

Agricultural leadership program graduates one class, set to announce the next MANHATTAN, Kan. (May 8, 2026) — Tickets are now available for the Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership Program’s Big Event on June 6, featuring the most recent graduating class and a keynote address... Read More.

Kansas Native Convicted in $150 Million Fraud Scheme

Friday, May 8

TOPEKA — The former top executive of a company granted a banking charter by the Kansas Legislature was found guilty Thursday by a federal jury of orchestrating a scheme to funnel more than $150 million to himself through securities fraud, false claims and fabricated... Read More.

McPherson College Announces Expansion Plans for Templeton Hall

Wednesday, May 6

At the 50th anniversary celebration of the Automotive Restoration program at McPherson College, Amanda Gutierrez, vice president for automotive restoration, announced plans to update and expand Templeton Hall, the program's home for the past 50 years. "The next phase of Templeton Hall will allow us... Read More.

All Schools Day Button Hunt Winners Announced, Clues Explained

Wednesday, May 6

A first-time hunter and one of the most successful ones were the winners in the 2026 McPherson County All Schools Day Button Hunts. Cassandra Slife of McPherson found the medallion Tuesday morning, hidden under a slightly elevated on one end rock next to a... Read More.

Sunflower Summer Program Returns for 2026

Wednesday, May 6

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the return of the popular Sunflower Summer program for the 2026 season, and invited Kansas families to explore the state’s wide variety of attractions. Kansas residents with school-aged children from pre-K through 12th grade... Read More.

Harvey County Judge Appointed to Kansas Supreme Court Task Force

Wednesday, May 6

Harvey County Magistrate Judge Joseph Uhlman has been appointed to the Kansas Supreme Court Task force on Permanency Planning by Chief Justice Eric Rosen. The Task Force is a multi-disciplinary committee that advises the court on ways to improve the care of Children... Read More.

Tom and Kathy Brown Named to CCCK Academe of Achievers

Wednesday, May 6

During last weekend's Commencement at Central Christian College of Kansas, Tom and Kathy Brown of McPherson were inducted in the college's Academe of Achievers, which honors individuals whose lives reflect extraordinary leadership, service and faith. Tom Brown served in the US Marine Corps... Read More.

McPherson Center for Health’s Tara Williams Honored with Statewide Excellence in Service Award

Tuesday, May 5

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Center for Health is proud to recognize Tara Williams, Executive Assistant to the Chief of Provider & Clinic Operations, for receiving the prestigious Excellence in Service Award from the Kansas Association of Medical Staff Services. Williams was selected as the award... Read More.

McPherson College Names Dr. Michael Stichter as Founding Director and Chair of Engineering

Tuesday, May 5

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College has named Dr. Michael Stichter, founding director and chair of engineering, a key milestone as the college prepares to launch its new engineering degree this fall. An alumnus of the college's automotive restoration program and an experienced professional engineer, Stichter... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Receives Audit, Approves Street Bid, Makes Change in Meeting procedure

Tuesday, May 5

The city of McPherson received an unmodified opinion as it related to Kansas Municipal accounting guidelines in its 2025 audit report, which was presented during Tuesday's City Commission meeting. Christina Henson from The Loyd Group said the audit had an adverse opinion as it... Read More.