McPherson News

Ad Astra Radio’s December Classroom Hero Cassandra Hillary, Presented by Peoples Bank and Trust

Tuesday, December 16

McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Ad Astra Radio Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. Canton-Galva Elementary School 5th Grade teacher Cassandra Hillary was presented the Classroom Hero Award on Tuesday, Dec.... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Reaches Contract Agreement for 2025-26 School Year, Board Sets Special Meeting for Friday, Dec. 19

Tuesday, December 16

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson USD 418 and its teachers have finally reached a contract agreement for the 2025-26 school year. Teachers are currently voting on the agreement, and the Board of Education has set a special meeting for Friday morning at 11 a.m. to... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Amendment of Sales Tax Revenue Fund for 2025 Budget

Tuesday, December 16

McPHERSON, Kan. — Amendment of the Sales Tax Revenue Fund in the city of McPherson's 2025 budget was approved by City Commissioners following a public hearing Tuesday.Finance Director Richard Miller said that fund had a larger than expected carryover to start the year, and... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Over $1M for Apprenticeship Programs

Monday, December 15

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that more than $535,000 has been awarded to 12 businesses across Kansas for projects that will attract and retain workers and continue building the state’s workforce through apprenticeships. The grant awards were matched with more than... Read More.

McPherson Chamber Announces New Marketing and Membership Specialist

Monday, December 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Chamber of Commerce team welcomes its new Marketing and Membership Specialist Jessica Schierling of Inman, who started working for the Chamber last week. Schierling owns and operates Diamond S Cattle Co with her husband Devin, son Kash and daughter Kella... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Take Under Advisement Request to Serve Alcohol at 4-H Building Feb. 21 for Battle of the Bands Event

Monday, December 15

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners have taken under advisement a request to allow alcohol to be served at a battle of the bands event February 21st at the 4-H Building. It's a fundraiser for the Friday night concert during All Schools Day, and... Read More.

Two Area Officers Graduate From KLETC

Sunday, December 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — McPherson County Sheriff's Deputy Samuel Schmidt and Great Bend Police officer Casey Starnes graduated on Friday, Dec. 12, from the 350th basic training class of the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) near Yoder. Schmidt and Starnes were among 20 members... Read More.

McPherson Fire Department Releases Statement Regarding Recent Arrest of Firefighter

Friday, December 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson and the McPherson Fire Department are aware of the recent arrest of one of our firefighters. We are aware of the situation and are diligently reviewing the matter. At this time, the City of McPherson will not comment... Read More.

Longtime Hillsboro Educator Honored by Pitt State

Friday, December 12

PITTSBURG, Kan. — A long-time educator in Hillsboro USD 410 has been named recipient of a Distinguished Service Award from the College of Education at Pittsburg State University. Creigh Bell, technology instructor at Hillsboro Middle School, was recognized Dec. 11 in the Bicknell Family... Read More.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Confirmed in Geese in Salina

Friday, December 12

SALINA, Kan. — The City of Salina and Salina Animal Services are urging the public to exercise caution after multiple wildlife calls in the past week have resulted in three suspected cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in local geese. This follows a... Read More.

Foundation Seeks Volunteer Tax Preparers

Thursday, December 11

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation is seeking volunteers to help complete tax returns of McPherson County residents in 2026. These volunteers would be participants under the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.The VITA program primarily serves:People who generally... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Releases $34,800 in December

Thursday, December 11

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for December 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $34,800 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from three different community funds. McPherson County General Grants Night... Read More.