McPherson News

Prairie Land Realtors Mid-Kansas MLS Reports August Home Sales Down, Prices Up

Tuesday, September 10

By Lucky Kidd Area home sales during August through Prairie Land Realtors Mid-Kansas Multiple Listing Service were down 3.3% from a year ago, while median sales prices were up. 147 homes were sold through the MLS, with a median Sales price of $170,500 up 4.1 percent... Read More.

City of McPherson Welcomes New Division Chief of Community Risk Reduction

Tuesday, September 10

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson Fire Department introduced the community to its new Division Chief of Community Risk Reduction, Chet Ranzau on Tuesday, Sept. 10. In a post on social media, the fire department said, "DC Ranzau brings nearly three decades... Read More.

Fatal Crash Claims Life of Retired Buhler USD 313 Educator Over Weekend

Tuesday, September 10

By Lucky Kidd JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. — A retired educator in Buhler USD 313 died over the weekend in a crash in Johnson County. Lenexa Police said Susan Cameron died at the scene of the crash about 5:30 p.m. Saturday at College Boulevard and Lackman... Read More.

Save the Date: McPherson Chamber Banquet and Awards October 22

Tuesday, September 10

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — Mark your calendar for Tuesday, Oct. 22 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and plan to attend the McPherson Chamber of Commerce annual Banquet & Awards! Nominations Open for Emerging Leader Award The McPherson Chamber of Commerce is excited... Read More.

New Café Opens on McPherson College Campus

Monday, September 9

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — A new space to socialize and collaborate with classmates, faculty, and staff opens its doors in a repurposed building on campus this week. The Boiler House is a new café in the middle of campus offering additional food options... Read More.

Fatal Accident Saturday Night Involving Woman Walking Along I-135 in Newton

Sunday, September 8

By Lucky Kidd NEWTON, Kan. — A Newton woman was struck and killed Saturday night while she was walking along I-135 in Newton. The Kansas Highway Patrol said Aubrie-Li Lakey, 22, was walking north in the southbound lanes of the interstate just south of 1st Street... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s Brandon Napier to Receive 2024 Rising Star Award from Kansas Association of Broadcasters

Friday, September 6

Each year, the Kansas Association of Broadcasters (KAB) recognizes young broadcasters with the Rising Star Award. The recipients are recognized for making a significant impact on their stations and communities. To receive the award, nominees must be under the age of 40 and must... Read More.

Inman Heritage Museum Proudly Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to Commemorate Newly Completed Inman Harvest Mural

Thursday, September 5

By the Inman Heritage Museum INMAN, Kan. — The Inman Heritage Museum is proud to announce their ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the Inman Harvest Mural on September 13, 2024, at 11:00 AM near the Inman Grain Elevator. This event marks a significant milestone in the... Read More.

Entertainer Jeff Gordon Presents Garth Brooks Tribute Show “The Thunder Rolls” This Saturday

Thursday, September 5

By Brenna Eller HILLSBORO, Kan. — The American Legion Post 366 in Hillsboro, Kan., will host national touring act Jeff Gordon, for his Garth Brooks Tribute show "The Thunder Rolls" on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 7 to 9 p.m. Advance tickets are available for $20.... Read More.

Govenor Kelly Announces Second Round of Water Local Consult Meetings

Thursday, September 5

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment KANSAS — Governor Laura Kelly announced today the dates for the second round of local consult meetings to gather input on strategies for implementing the 2022 Kansas Water Plan. The September meetings will build on the first... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for a Portion of the Greenwood Co. Rural Water District 2, Greenwood

Wednesday, September 4

By Kansas Department of Health and Environment GREENWOOD COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of the Greenwood County Rural Water District 2 public water supply system located in Greenwood County. The... Read More.

Lindsborg City Council Approves $27K Quote for Rehabilitation of Sewer Lift Station at Emerald Estates

Wednesday, September 4

By Lucky Kidd LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg City Council Tuesday approved a $27,379 dollar quote for Environline from Osawatomie for rehabilitation of a sewer lift station at Emerald Estates. Public Works Director Chris Lindholm said this lift station was installed in the mid 1990s when... Read More.