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NXTSTAGE Enterprise Engagement Series Applications Close August 18

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce NXTSTAGE Enterprise Engagement Series is a targeted program to activate a rich knowledge network and forge relationships between Kansas companies and established enterprises. This program aims to demystify the partnering process, to build customer pathways and accelerate innovation and... Read More.

Complete the Chamber Blue Interest Survey BEFORE the 18th

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce Did your company complete an Interest Survey last year and opt not to enroll in coverage? The McPherson Chamber of Commerce encourages you to take the survey again if you have less than 50 employees. One difference in this... Read More.

McPherson Awarded Grant for 40 New Homes

By the City of McPherson  McPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson is excited to announce its successful application for an MIH-ARPA (Moderate Income Housing-American Rescue Plan Act) grant through the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation. McPherson’s successful proposal  — submitted by Twinland II, LLC —... Read More.

USD 418 Proposed Budget for 2023-24

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The proposed 2023-24 budget for McPherson USD 418 calls for a just over eight tenths of a mill increase in the property tax levy compared for 2022-23 and exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate.The USD 418 Board of Education Monday... Read More.

Voters Asked to Consider USD 418 Bond Issue in November

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — For the second time this year, McPherson USD 418 voters will be asked to consider a bond issue in November. The USD 418 Board of Education Monday approved submission to voters in November of an $88.5 million, 30 year... Read More.

Hutchinson Police Officer Brice Burlie Appointed Chief of Police

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Veteran Hutchinson Police officer Brice Burlie is the new Chief of Police. Burlie, a 24 year member of the department and most recently operations captain, was introduced during Tuesday's Hutchinson City Council meeting.Interim City Manager Mary Grace Clements, who... Read More.

USD 308 Honors Teachers and Staff at Convocation

By USD 308 Board of Education HUTCHINSON, KAN. — Hutchinson Public Schools welcomed back teachers and staff at their annual Convocation event on Wednesday, August 9th. Held at the Sports Arena, this event featured guest speaker, Debra Teufel, President of the Hutch Chamber, an awards ceremony... Read More.

Hit and Run Injury Accident

By the Hutchinson Police Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On 8/15/2023 at 2:48 A.M., Officers of the Hutchinson Police Department, along with the Hutchinson Fire Department and Reno County EMS, were dispatched to the 800 block of West 5th Ave., for a report of a vehicle striking a... Read More.