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Students Celebrate Walk and Roll to School Day

Wednesday, September 30

Kansas schools will celebrate Walk and Roll to School Day on Oct. 7, with support from Kansas Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School program. This annual event promotes safe behaviors and community connection by encouraging students and families to walk, bike and/or roll... Read More.

Research, Discussion to Continue on Limiting Sound Levels, Low-Frequency Noise

Wednesday, September 30

McPherson County commissioners are holding off on a proposed regulation that would limit infrasound and low-frequency noise in rural areas. The proposal would set strict limits on sound levels from new or expanded operations. But the McPherson Board of Public Utilities says the rules could... Read More.

Two Ways to Enjoy Sunday: Falun Classic or Mac and Back

Wednesday, September 30

Race organizers in Lindsborg say its a beautiful way to spend a Sunday afternoon enjoying the countryside of the Smoky Valley. Coming up Sunday, October 4th the Falun Classic bike race starts in Lindborg and is a 32 mile road ride going through the town... Read More.

KHP: Harvest Time Means Higher Risks, Use Extra Caution around Farm Machinery

Tuesday, September 29

The Kansas Highway Patrol reminds drivers to exercise extra caution around agricultural machinery as fall harvest ramps up. Drivers should reduce their speed and allow plenty of space when encountering slow-moving combines, tractors, and trucks on rural roads. Because farm vehicles frequently make unexpected movements... Read More.

McPherson College and Wichita State Announce New Academic Partnership

Tuesday, September 29

McPherson College and Wichita State University are expanding their academic partnership by offering a new Guaranteed Admission program for eligible McPherson College students seeking admission to Wichita State’s Master of Science in Athletic Training program. The new program builds on a growing relationship between the... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Approves Property Tax Abatement for Viega’s Expansion Plan

Tuesday, September 29

McPherson County commissioners approved a 10-year property-tax abatement for Viega's planned expansion. The company plans a 40,000-square-foot raw-materials storage facility, with the expansion expected to eventually add 40 new jobs. Viega currently employs more than 600 people. Commissioners cited an estimated $32 million in new personal... Read More.

The ReUse It Center Announces Benevolent Distributions for September 2026

Tuesday, September 29

McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center has announced that a total of $6,250 was donated in the month of September thanks to its shoppers and volunteers. McPherson Housing Coalition, Inc. McPherson Housing Coalition, Inc. (MHC) is an alliance of community members whose mission is to... Read More.

Sternberg Museum of Natural History is Closing

Tuesday, September 29

Fort Hays State University will close the Sternberg Museum of Natural History on December 18, 2026. University President Tisa Mason confirmed the decision Monday after a $2.4 million cut in annual state funding from the Kansas Legislature. The move aims to address a budget gap... Read More.

Kobach Directs League of Women Voters to Cease Paying People to Register to Vote

Monday, September 28

TOPEKA – Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach today issued a cease-and-desist letter to the League of Women Voters of Kansas and Leavenworth following a complaint from House Elections Committee Chairman Rep. Pat Proctor. Proctor sounded the alarm about voter-registration drives held in May 2026... Read More.

Author to Discuss True-Crime Book

Monday, September 28

Author Debbie Gassert will visit the McPherson Public Library on Sunday, October 4th, to discuss her true-crime book, Mighty Neighborly. The book examines the 1983 disappearance and presumed murder of Kansas farmer Fredrick Iwert and the controversial conviction of a local chiropractor. Gassert spent nearly... Read More.

Central Christian College to Break Ground on New Manufacturing Training Center

Monday, September 28

Central Christian College of Kansas will break ground on a new manufacturing training center that will house the Bradbury School of Manufacturing and Innovation (BSMI). Made possible through significant support from the Bradbury Family Foundation, the privately funded project is designed to expand manufacturing... Read More.

Attendance Was Up at Kansas State Fair

Monday, September 28

The Kansas State Fair saw its biggest turnout in years, with 330,924 visitors over 10 days in 2026—a 10% jump despite hot weather. It's the largest turnout since the fair resumed after its 2020 cancellation. Highlights included a 1,350-pound pumpkin, a massive sand sculpture, hundreds... Read More.