hcj Two rural Kansas elementary schools receive national health and safety grants Harper and Oakley schools awarded physical education and CPR resources from American Heart Association, NFL
mcj Mayor Loving Proclaims May 1 as Law Day in McPherson; Governor Kelly to Follow with Statewide Signing A collaborative effort among three local institutions featured a panel on the free press, a McPherson Law Day website and a short film created to mark the annual celebration of the rule of law
hcj Girls flag football becomes official KSHSAA sport after near-unanimous vote Backed by the Kansas City Chiefs and more than 11,000 petition signatures, the sport will debut in the fall of 2026
hcj Kelly vetoes civics education mandate, citing constitutional overreach The governor argues curriculum decisions belong to the State Board of Education, setting up another potential clash with lawmakers over classroom control.
mcj Mobility Is the Missing Piece Most People Skip at the Gym McPherson gym owner Shelly Prescott walks through the case for making mobility as routine as strength or cardio training
hcj Regulators to host utility wildfire readiness workshop mandated by 2025 legislation The Kansas Corporation Commission will examine financial and grid risks as wildfires increase in destructiveness.
hcj Gov. Kelly announces nearly $19M for local airport infrastructure State funding leverages federal and local matches for $95 million in total aviation improvements.
hcj Kansas students secure spots in world wind energy competition Thirteen teams won their divisions at the Kansas KidWind State Finals in Salina.
hcj New revenue estimates project state deficits every year through 2028 Updated fiscal forecasts show Kansas spending hundreds of millions more than it collects for years to come
mcj McPherson Gym Owner Shelly Demonstrates Hip Mobility Exercises Local fitness professional shares simple routines to improve flexibility and reduce pain.