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STARBASE Salina to Resume Programing

SALINA, Kan. — Last week, McPherson County Community Foundation announced its partnership with the Greater Salina Community Foundation and a $50,000 contribution gift to STARBASE Salina. STARBASE Salina shared that because of the funding, fifth-grade students will be able...

County Matching Event Raises $535,000 for Local Organizations

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) has announced the final totals for its Match Week event. From March 3-7, over $535,000 was raised, including matching funds, to help build the endowments of more than 50 county nonprofits. In 2024,...

Stream Advisory Issued for Smoky Hill River located East of Salina

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for Smoky Hill River from Salina east to the confluence with the Saline River.The stream advisory is the result of operational issues at the Salina Wastewater Treatment...

Updates on Yates Center Health and Rehab Fire

“We have a long road ahead of us. But one thing this fire has made clear is that we are not alone and we will not easily be broken.” Woodson County Emergency Management...

Registration is Open for the 2025 Chamber Classic Golf Tournament

McPHERSON, Kan. — Ahoy, ye scallywags! Ready yer sea legs for an afternoon o' rollickin' laughter and treasure-filled fun at the Chamber Classic "Pirates of the Fairway" Golf Tournament! This ain't yer typical landlubber golf contest. Nay, the true competition be who...

KDHE Issues Air Quality Health Advisory due to Dust and Smoke

A strong low-pressure system is bringing very strong winds into the state this afternoon and evening. These winds are transporting dust and smoke from wildfires in Oklahoma and a few in Eastern Kansas into the area. The Air Quality Index (AQI) will...

McPherson County Commission Meeting Highlights March 10, 2025

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday approved submission to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment the annual Aid to Local Grant application for the Health Department related to four of its programs including Family Planning, Immunization Action, Public Health...

McPherson City Commission Meeting Highlights March 11, 2025

McPHERSON, Kan. — Utility relocation work continues in connection with the Euclid Extension of the Elm Street Drainage project. McPherson City Commissioners were told Tuesday work in the past week focused on base, pavement and sidewalk on the south side of Euclid...