McPherson

• Central Christian College established the Bradbury School of Manufacturing and Innovation to offer degrees in automation and precision machining, supported by the upcoming construction of a new Manufacturing Education Center. →
• The McPherson County Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a special use permit for a recreational grass runway along Wheatridge Road, which faces opposition from neighboring farmers. →
• Commissioners are reviewing a six-year agreement with EagleView to provide updated aerial imaging services for the county at a total cost of $257,600. →
• McPherson native and University of Illinois head coach Brad Underwood leads the No. 3 Fighting Illini against No. 9 Iowa in the Elite Eight for a chance at the program's first Final Four since 2005. →
• The McPherson Bullpups Softball offense exploded for 26 runs in the first game before pitcher (C. Pavlovich) threw a three-hit shutout with 12 strikeouts to complete the sweep of Augusta. →
• The McPherson Girls Swim team finished second out of 15 teams at the 2026 Girls TWHS Invite, with standout sophomore Adyson Wiens earning state consideration in two individual events. →
• It’s going to be a beautiful mostly sunny day with a high of 86, though you’ll want to hold onto your hat as those south winds pick up with gusts reaching 35 mph.

🌾 Kansas

• Kansas lawmakers passed a property tax reform bill Friday allowing voters to force local government spending cuts through protest petitions signed by at least 10% of registered voters, though a broader constitutional amendment capping property valuation increases failed to advance. →

• The Republican-controlled Kansas Legislature overrode two Gov. Laura Kelly vetoes Friday, enacting laws providing income tax deductions for health care sharing ministry members and extending protections to crisis pregnancy centers. →

• President Trump announced expanded small-business loan guarantees for farmers Friday amid strain from tariffs and rising costs from the war in Iran, urging major tractor manufacturers to produce cheaper equipment. →

• The Kansas City Royals host the Minnesota Twins in their 2026 home opener Monday afternoon at 3:10 p.m., with left-hander Kris Bubic scheduled to start against right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson. →

• Central Kansas will see temperatures drop roughly 10 degrees from Monday's highs near 90 to the upper 70s Tuesday, with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms possible Tuesday evening and overnight. →

🇺🇸 US

• President Trump is considering a military operation to extract nearly 1,000 pounds of uranium from Iran, a complex mission that would likely require American forces to operate inside the country for days or longer. →

• Oil prices climbed to $108 a barrel as Yemen's Houthi militants entered the Iran conflict and threatened the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, raising concerns about disruption to global trade through two critical waterways. →

• Defense startups are racing to develop interceptor missiles costing as little as $10,000 to counter cheap Iranian drones that currently require million-dollar missiles to shoot down. →

• Eli Lilly's daily obesity pill could receive approval as early as April, with at least six more weight-loss treatments from major drugmakers in development through 2029. →

• UConn freshman Braylon Mullins hit a 35-foot buzzer-beater to send the Huskies to the Final Four after Duke had led by 19 points in the first half. →

Weather

March 30 1855: Violence disrupts first Kansas election

In territorial Kansas’ first election, some 5,000 so-called “Border Ruffians” invade the territory from western Missouri and force the election of a pro-slavery legislature. Although the number of votes cast exceeded the number of eligible voters in the territory, Kansas Governor Andrew Reeder reluctantly approved the election to prevent further bloodshed.

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