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Allen County Commissioners Hear Report on Last Week’s Fire at the Landfill; 911 Director Recommends New Voice Recording System for Dispatch

Tuesday, July 29

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Public Works Director Mitch Garner gave a report to County Commissioners Tuesday morning on last week's fire at the landfill. Approximately 950 square yards burned in the fire, which was put out in about two hours by crews... Read More.

McPherson Police Department Provides Local Statistics from the 2024 KBI Crime Report with McPherson City Commission

Tuesday, July 29

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Police Department took 13,861 calls for service during 2024, an increase of 1.221 from the prior year. McPherson Police Chief Mikel Golden shared local statistics from the 2024 Kansas Bureau of Investigation crime report with McPherson City Commissioners... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve 2025-26 Crossing Guard and School Resource Officer Agreements with USD 418

Tuesday, July 29

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday approved the 2025-26 crossing guard and school resource officer agreements with USD 418. Under the agreements, USD 418 covers half of the cost of salary and benefits for crossing guards and the resource officers at the middle... Read More.

Acuña, Ozuna and Riley Homer as Braves End 5-Game Skid and Royals Tie Club Mark with 14 Walks

Tuesday, July 29

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Ronald Acuña Jr., Marcell Ozuna and Austin Riley homered as the Atlanta Braves snapped a five-game losing streak with a 10-7 victory over the Kansas City Royals, who equaled a club record by walking 14 batters Monday night. It was the... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Adopt Moratorium on Commercial Battery Energy Storage Systems through January 2028

Tuesday, July 29

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners have adopted a moratorium on commercial battery energy storage systems through January 2028. Planning and zoning administrator Jon Kinsey said the moratorium will give the county's Planning Board and staff an opportunity to review and make recommendations... Read More.

Barton County’s 10th Annual Business Showcase Honors Educators & Unites Businesses

Monday, July 28

Presented by the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce and Credit Union of America GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the upcoming 10th Annual Business Showcase, a community-wide celebration connecting Barton County’s educators with local businesses, scheduled for... Read More.

“Camp with the Champs” – Barton Men’s Basketball Offering Basketball Camps August 6-7

Monday, July 28

GREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - The Barton Community College men's basketball program is offering basketball camps August 6-7 for youth grades 2nd through 8th. "Camp with the Champs" is open to girls and boys of all skill levels in a two-day event offering a one-of-a-kind... Read More.

Nominations Open for Coolest Thing Made in Kansas

Monday, July 28

Nominations are open for the Coolest Thing Made in Kansas Competition. Show off the innovation, craftsmanship, and talent behind your Kansas-made product. Nominations will close Friday, August 8 at 12 p.m. People's Choice Voting will run from Monday, Sept. 15 through Oct. 3 at... Read More.

Join the McPherson Chamber Women’s Trip to Nashville Friday, September 26th- Tuesday, September 30th, 2025

Monday, July 28

Make memories sure to last a lifetime on the McPherson Chamber Women's Trip in Nashville. The Women's Trip Committee has put together an exciting itinerary with hotel accommodations in the heart of Nashville, tours to legendary country music venues and other iconic places, as well... Read More.

Ten Home Games Highlight K-State Men’s Basketball’s Non-Conference Schedule in 2025-26

Monday, July 28

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - Ten home games at Bramlage Coliseum, including power conference matchups with California and Seton Hall, highlight the non-conference schedule for fourth-year coach Jerome Tang and his Kansas State men's basketball program announced on Monday afternoon (July 28). Season tickets for the 2025-26... Read More.

Elyria Student, Bullpup Soccer’s Standfast Places 3rd in National Goalkeeper Competition

Monday, July 28

McPHERSON, Kan. - Elyria Christian School student and McPherson High School Boys Soccer standout athlete Gabe Standfast competed in the 2025 Keeper Wars National Championships in Orlando, Fla., placing third nationally in his age group. Standfast, who will be a senior in the 2025-26 school year,... Read More.

The Kansas City Royals and Pitcher Seth Lugo Agree to 2-Year Extension

Monday, July 28

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Royals and right-hander Seth Lugo have agreed to a two-year extension that includes a vesting option for the 2028 season, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Sunday night. The person spoke on condition... Read More.