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Kansas Unemployment Rate Slides to 2.8% in June, Breaking Seven-Month Freeze at 2.9%

Friday, July 21

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas unemployment rate dipped to 2.8% during June to equal a mark last achieved nearly one year ago, officials said Friday. “After remaining unchanged for seven consecutive months, the Kansas unemployment rate declined in June to... Read More.

Continued Storm Cleanup Plan for Great Bend, Trees & Limbs

Friday, July 21

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend has put together a plan for the cleanup of trees and limbs following the recent storm that passed through the city July 16. A recent news release from Great Bend shared that the next step for... Read More.

McPherson to Hold Community Fentanyl Awareness Presentation

Friday, July 21

McPHERSON, Kan. — Members of the community are invited to a free fentanyl awareness presentation on August 24 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the McPherson Community Building located at 122 E. Marlin Street. The event will be hosted by the City of... Read More.

McPherson College Exceeds Double Match Challenge, Establishing Largest Future Endowment in U.S. for a Small Liberal Arts College

Friday, July 21

By McPherson College MCPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College in Kansas announced today that it has met the match on its historic $500 million endowment double match challenge. Additionally, the anonymous donor surprised the college community by committing an additional $500 million estate gift for a... Read More.

Felix Anudike-Uzomah Embraces His Childhood Dreams at Chiefs Camp

Friday, July 21

By: Matt McMullen, Chiefs Reporter ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (chiefs.com) — Felix Anudike-Uzomah was 10 years old when he watched the Kansas City Chiefs take the training camp practice fields at Missouri Western State University for the first time. He sat in the stands as the... Read More.

Excellent Pitching Delivered a Surge Victory

Friday, July 21

Courtesy of the Wichita Wind Surge AMARILLO, TX (milb.com/wichita) - Starting pitcher David Festa combined with the Wind Surge bullpen to pitch an outstanding nine innings where they allowed only one run. A couple of home runs was all that was needed for the Wichita... Read More.

NJCAA Announces 2023-24 Committee Chairs

Friday, July 21

Courtesy of the NJCAA Charlotte, NC— The NJCAA has announced the 2023-24 Committee Chairs for the 48 committees. Each chair serves as a direct contact and liaison for the committee and the NJCAA National Office staff, while also heading their committee all year. With the academic year... Read More.

Lorenzen Tosses 7 Innings of 3-Hit Ball as Detroit beats Kansas City 3-0

Friday, July 21

By: Dave Skretta, AP News KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Michael Lorenzen knew there was no chance that Tigers manager A.J. Hinch was sending him out for the eighth inning Thursday, despite holding the lowly Royals to three hits in a seemingly effortless start. Lorenzen tried... Read More.

Freddy’s “Custard With Cops”

Friday, July 21

KANSAS - On July 26, eight Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers locations including McPherson, Hutchinson, and Newton will be participating in "Custard with Cops," an event from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., where 15 percent of the sales made that day will go towards... Read More.

Moundridge Community Foundation Announces Grant Recipients

Friday, July 21

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — The Moundridge Community Foundation, which is an affiliate of the McPherson County Community Foundation has announced their grant recipients for 2023. They are the Moundridge Recreation Commission, Cradles to Crayons, and the Swiss Mennonite Cultural & Historical Association. Each year the MCF... Read More.

Bethany College Awarded $15,000 Grant to Enhance Vocational Reflection and Exploration for Students

Thursday, July 20

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, KAN. — Bethany College is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a prestigious Professional Development Grant from the Council of Independent College's Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE) for $15,000. This grant will support a year-long initiative... Read More.

Big 12 Announces 2024 Men’s Basketball Conference Opponents

Thursday, July 20

Courtesy of the Big 12 Conference The Big 12 announced the Conference scheduling matrix for the 2023-24 Men’s Basketball season. Teams will play five Big 12 opponents twice, then play the other eight conference opponents once, for a total of 18 Conference games. Opponents were selected... Read More.