mcj McPherson Education Foundation awards annual classroom grants to local teachers Community-funded initiative supports innovative lessons and professional development outside the district's operating budget
mcj McPherson County school districts partner to launch hands-on CAPS career program Two-year exploratory initiative will connect high school students with professional mentors and workplace training
mcj McPherson Main Street earns top national accreditation for downtown revitalization The organization secured more than $127,000 in grants and hosted 18 community events last year to boost the local economy.
mcj State grant to transform downtown McPherson space into short-term rentals Award of $100,000 will be celebrated at upcoming community presentation
scj Salina teachers to see $1,000 base pay bump under tentative contract agreement The negotiated deal also includes increased health benefits and longevity pay adjustments
ksu Riley County police ramp up seat belt enforcement ahead of Memorial Day 'Click It or Ticket' campaign targets unbelted drivers through June 1
ksu Riley County Police Department Reports 8 Arrests Over May 13-14, 2026 Log covering May 13-14 includes aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and aggravated violation of the offender registration act
hays Seven Hills Park splash pad opens for the summer The free facility will operate daily through early fall
hays Fort Hays State official named new director of Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau Michelle "Nikki" Brown will take over the city's tourism and marketing efforts on June 15
hutch Reno County issues public health alert following spike in methamphetamine overdoses Three drug overdoses within a 24-hour period prompt warnings of a toxic local supply
hutch Reno County district attorney rules fatal police shooting of Hutchinson woman justified The top prosecutor cleared an unnamed officer after a standoff with a 50-year-old woman armed with a scoped air rifle
ksu Riley County police director rebukes Wabaunsee sheriff over weekend speech Sheriff Eric Kirsch criticized for equating law enforcement to Holocaust enforcers and advocating marijuana decriminalization while in uniform.
ksu Riley County Police Department Reports 6 Arrests April 28 to May 13 Log covering April 28 to May 13 includes aggravated robbery, perjury and violating offender registration act
scj Tentative agreements reached in Salina teacher contract talks, but salary remains unresolved USD 305, NEA-Salina continue to weigh $1,000 base pay increase offer
hcj Kansas awards more than $1.3 million in grants to revitalize rural downtowns McPherson, Great Bend and Russell among 15 communities receiving HEAL funds to drive local economic growth
