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McPherson County All Schools Day 2025 Theme “Galaxy of Possibilities” Chosen, ASD Button Contest Open

Friday, January 3

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County All Schools Day Committee has announced "Galaxy of Possibilities" as the theme of the 112th annual event.The All Schools Day (ASD) planning committee has now opened the 2025 button contest, which is available for all area residents... Read More.

Flint Hills Design Chosen as Next Kansas Personalized License Plate

Monday, August 12

By Brenna Eller KANSAS — The next personalized license plate design for the state of Kansas has been announced.After more than 30,000 votes cast, the Flint Hills design quickly became the favorite among the five options, receiving more than 56% of the votes according to... Read More.

Dominick Puni Chosen by 49ers in Third Round of 2024 NFL Draft

Saturday, April 27

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas Football standout offensive lineman Dominick Puni was selected in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Friday evening, going to the San Francisco 49ers at pick No. 86.Puni becomes KU’s highest-drafted player since 2008, when Aqib... Read More.

Mayberry Chosen to Lead McPherson Fire Department

Tuesday, March 19

By the City of McPherson McPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson is excited to announce the appointment of Chad Mayberry as new fire Chief for the McPherson Fire Department.Mayberry’s appointment was announced at the most recent City of McPherson Commission weekly meeting, ending a... Read More.

Joe Hammeke Chosen as New Reno County Youth Services Director

Thursday, December 21

By Reno County Kansas RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Youth Services Assistant Director Joe Hammeke has been chosen as the new Reno County Youth Services Director starting Saturday, December 23, 2023. Current Youth Services Director Shelly Bredemeier is retiring on December 22, 2023, after 35 years... Read More.

Devin Neal, Daniel Hishaw Jr. Chosen as Doak Walker Award Candidates

Wednesday, August 9

Courtesy of the University of Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas running backs Devin Neal and Daniel Hishaw Jr. are both preseason candidates for the Doak Walker Award, which is annually presented to the nation’s top running back. The watch list was announced Wednesday by... Read More.

K-State Chosen to Lead Global Animal Health Effort

Monday, June 12

By Pat Melgares, K-State News MANHATTAN, Kan. — A Kansas State University agricultural economist has been selected to lead a five-year project to develop decision-making tools and improve communication on the economic impacts of animal disease, ultimately improving the health of those animals. Dustin Pendell,... Read More.

Kansas State Fair General Manager Chosen for 2023 Leadership Kansas Class

Thursday, March 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Kansas Chamber announced its 2023 Leadership Kansas class, March 1, 2023.Leadership Kansas is a long-standing statewide program which focuses on developing and motivating leaders across the state of Kansas. The class will begin in April and will conclude in October... Read More.