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Jo Unruh, Connie Grennan and Nikolous Rempe Named 2024 McPherson County All Schools Day Button Hunt Winners

Thursday, May 9

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The theme of the 2024 McPherson County All Schools Day Button Hunts factored into both the hunt's virtual location and where the medallion was found.Nikolous Rempe found the medallion early Wednesday morning at the base of a tree... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Take Possession of a Hat Rack with Significant History

Tuesday, May 7

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners took possession of a hat rack Monday, one that has a lot of history tied to it.Retired Sheriff and former Commissioner Harris Terry a few years back came into possession of a hat rack that... Read More.

Bethany College Receives Grant from McPherson County Community Foundation to Launch Cadaver Dissection Program

Tuesday, May 7

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. (April 15, 2024) — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) has awarded a generous grant to establish a groundbreaking Cadaver Dissection Program at Bethany College. This initiative, made possible by the Foundation's unwavering support and distribution of the David... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Presents “Big Checks” to April Grant Recipients

Friday, May 3

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Over the last week McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) has had plenty of chances to present ‘Big Checks’ to a few April Grant recipients. The Foundation also took the opportunity to talk with them... Read More.

Rice County Community Foundation Announces Executive Director Position Opening

Thursday, May 2

By the Rice County Community Foundation RICE COUNTY, Kan. — The Rice County Community Foundation is excited to announce the search for a new Executive Director as Karly Frederick, the current Executive Director, prepares to embark on a new journey in pursuit of higher education... Read More.

All Schools Day Button Hunt

Monday, April 29

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Licenses are now on sale for the 2024 McPherson County All Schools Day Button Hunt, sponsored by First Bank Kansas and Peoples Bank and Trust.Again, this year there will be two hunts, one for a medallion featuring this year's... Read More.

STEPMC Hosts McPherson Chamber Connection in Time for Taco Tuesday, April 30

Friday, April 26

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Steps To End Poverty in McPherson County (STEPMC) recently hosted the McPherson Chamber Connection at the First United Methodist Church on April 25.STEPMC's purpose as a non-profit organization is to transform the lives of those in McPherson County and... Read More.

K-4 Crack Repair Project is Set in Rice County

Wednesday, April 24

By Kansas Department of Transportation RICE COUNTY, Kan. — Work will begin soon on a K-4 crack repair project in Rice County.The Kansas Department of Transportation project will be on K-4 from the Barton/Rice county line on the west to the Rice/Ellsworth county line on... Read More.

Two K-14 Ramps to Close at Wilson Road in Reno County

Tuesday, April 23

By Kansas Department of Transportation RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The exit ramp from northbound K-14 to Wilson Road is expected to close Monday, April 29, and reopen around 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 1.The entrance ramp from Wilson Road to northbound K-14 is expected to close... Read More.

Barton County Commission Approves Settlement with Two Ex-Community Corrections Employees

Tuesday, April 23

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners have approved a settlement agreement with two former Community Corrections Employees who were terminated from the County November 17, 2023, after a program audit report by the Kansas Department of Corrections.The agreement was reached following... Read More.

Two K-14 Ramps to Close at Fourth Avenue in Reno County

Thursday, April 18

By Kansas Department of Transportation RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The exit ramp from northbound K-14 to Fourth Avenue is expected to close Monday, April 22, and reopen around 10 a.m. Thursday, April 25.The entrance ramp from Fourth Avenue to northbound K-14 is expected to close... Read More.

McPherson County Sheriff’s Office Requests Information Pertaining to Windom Cemetery Headstone Damages

Wednesday, April 17

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — On Wednesday, April 17, McPherson County Crimestoppers shared that sometime after April 8, 2024, approximately 40 headstones were damaged at Windom Cemetery.The McPherson County Sheriff's Office is currently requesting assistance from anyone with information pertaining to the damages... Read More.