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UPDATE: 2-Year-Old Kansas Drowning Victim Identified

OSAGE COUNTY, Kan. (KNS/KSNT) – Osage County law enforcement officials have identified the victim of a recent drowning at a Kansas state park. Sheriff Chris Wells says the victim of last week’s drowning was 2-year-old Jaselyn Knoll. KSNT reports that the death is under... Read More.

City of McPherson Seeking Businesses Interested in Grant

MCPHERSON, Kan. (McPherson Chamber of Commerce) – If enough qualified businesses are interested, the City of McPherson plans to apply for a Community Development Block Grant COVID Resiliency Category (CVR).In order to fulfill the application requirements, the City is actively seeking qualifying businesses that have an... Read More.

Day 12, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

By Julia Debes for Kansas Wheat   KANSAS – This is day 12 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. Wheat harvest continues to be... Read More.

Farm Bureau Insight: Fair Life Lessons

By Greg Doering KANSAS – In a few days, the local county fair will kick off marking the beginning of summer’s end as classes begin in the following weeks. But for a few short, hot days, the fair offers a little bit of everything for... Read More.

Mastermind McPherson County Summit: July 27

MCPHERSON, Kan. – McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) has been out in the community, working to collect ideas, priorities and information about our communities. Starting in March they began a campaign to solicit opinions and priorities from McPherson County residents.Earlier this year many of... Read More.

McPherson Street Construction Projects Nearing Completion

MCPHERSON, Kan. – One of the two streets in McPherson currently closed for construction work should be re-opening by the end of this week. Public Works Director Jeff Woodard said Tuesday that upon completion of the edge wedge, Maxwell Street South of Avenue A... Read More.

Kansas Department of Education: Teacher Vacancies Remain High

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - New numbers from the Kansas Department of Education show the teacher shortage continues across the state. Public schools reported more than 1,600 vacant jobs in April - about the same number as last fall. Most openings are in special education... Read More.