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First Responders’ Night Aug. 10

McPHERSON, Kan. — It's almost here! The McPherson Fire Department, McPherson Police Department and McPherson EMS are hosting their First Responders' Night on Aug. 10 this year. Again, there will be bounce houses, face painting, food, helicopters, and emergency vehicles on display. First responders...

Update on State Fair Race Track Removal Discussion

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Discussions on the future of the race track at the Kansas State Fairground may be in the offing. The State Fair Board's executive committee met Thursday to discuss the racetrack, a plan for its removal having...

August Proclaimed National Shooting Sports Month

By Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks SHAWNEE, Kan. – The National Shooting Sports Foundation has once again announced that August is National Shooting Sports Month, and celebrating the passion millions of Americans have for target shooting is Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department...

Registration Open for Counting KIDS Workshops Led by Laurel Murdie

By the Kansas State Department of Education KANSAS — Registration is open for the annual Counting KIDS Workshops led by Laurel Murdie, director of the Kansas State Department of Education’s Fiscal Auditing team.Make plans to attend one of the in-person sessions conducted at 11 locations...

Jake Gill Performing at Back to School Bash

Sponsored by Hopp's Sound and Sno Shack McPHERSON, Kan.  — Throughout the last four and half years, Jake Gill has raised awareness for non-profit organizations around the US and around the world. Gill is excited to be bringing his performance to the community and families...

Governor Kelly Invites Public Input on Broadband Infrastructure Plan

 By Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced on Aug. 2 that the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Initial Proposal Volume 1 is available for public viewing and comment. The BEAD 5-Year Action Plan, along with Volume...

Brew 56 Now Under New Management

LYONS, Kan. — Brew 56 Coffee and Tap House has gone under new management as of Aug. 1. Owners Mark and Stacy Clark, along with their daughter Megan Giorgetti decided it was time to sell the business after serving the...