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ReUse It Center Surpasses 2024 Donation Goal, Donating Over $80K

Tuesday, December 31

McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center was able to go over its goal of $51,000 and donated a total of $80,750 in 2024. ReUse It Center Store Manager Shulah Neff shared that it wouldn’t have been possible without the center’s volunteers and its... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Emergency Repairs and Renew Four-Year Lease Agreements for I-137 Signs

Tuesday, December 31

McPHERSON, Kan. — A $9,250 bill for emergency repairs to a sewer main on East Hulse was approved by McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday. A person associated with the owner of a house cut away an eight-inch main and, in its place, put in a... Read More.

McPherson Opera House Announces Invitation to Bid for Heritage Trust Fund Project

Monday, December 30

By the McPherson Opera House McPHERSON, Kan. (Dec. 11, 2025) — The McPherson Opera House is thrilled to announce the start of the bidding process for our newly funded project, made possible by the Heritage Trust Fund grant. This project offers a remarkable opportunity for... Read More.

Be a Guest on Chamber Chat

Monday, December 30

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson Chamber of Commerce shares the positive happenings in the community thanks to The Clayworks, who generously sponsors the Chamber Chat community cares segment on Ad Astra Radio. Join Chamber Executive Director Debbie Hawkinson for a 4-minute pre-recorded conversation about... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners and City Staff to Tour Fire Station No. 2 and Hear Progress Updates Tuesday, Dec. 31

Monday, December 30

By the City of McPherson MCPHERSON, Kan. — On Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, McPherson City Commissioners and City staff will tour Fire Station No. 2 and hear progress updates at 1705 N. Main Street. Because more than one commissioner is expected to attend, the tour will... Read More.

Tragic Weekend on Kansas Roads Claims Two Lives

Monday, December 30

By Lucky Kidd At least two people died in Kansas traffic accidents over the weekend. Early Sunday morning a man died after the car he was a passenger in crashed into a tree and fence in West Wichita. The driver was taken to a local hospital... Read More.

KHP 2024-25 Patrol Reports Christmas Holiday Activity

Friday, December 27

By the Kansas Highway Patrol The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Christmas Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. The Kansas Highway Patrol worked one fatal... Read More.

Nominating Convention to Fill McPherson County Commission Seat Jan. 6

Friday, December 27

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Republican Committee will hold a nominating convention Monday, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. at the McPherson County Building at 122 West Marlin. This convention is to fill the Second District County Commission seat Dave Bohnenblust... Read More.

Fatal House Fire Sunday Evening in Rural McPherson, Preliminary Investigation Indicates Faulty Electrical Equipment to Possibly be Cause

Monday, December 23

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — One person lost their life in a Sunday evening fire northwest of Groveland. The McPherson County Sheriff's Office said Inman and McPherson firefighters were called just after 6 p.m. to the 1000 block of 9th Avenue. Deputies and McPherson EMS also... Read More.

Bond Raised for Suspect in Wednesday Incident in Inman, Other Cases

Sunday, December 22

By Lucky Kidd INMAN, Kan. -- The man who allegedly fired shots at two homes and a vehicle last Wednesday in Inman made appearances Friday in McPherson County District Court in four separate cases. During a first appearance before Magistrate Judge Amanda Faber on three of... Read More.

Experience Artrageous at the McPherson Opera House February 13, 2025

Friday, December 20

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — ARTrageous , a theater arts community based outside of Albuquerque, NM., who uses art, energy and creativity to bring their audience together with a 3D visual concert will be coming to the McPherson Opera House in February 2025. Artrageous... Read More.

Moundridge Public Library January 2025 Events

Friday, December 20

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — Take a look at the upcoming events at the Moundridge Public Library, 411 N. Christian Ave. Moundridge, Kan. The library will be closed in the afternoon on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25, all day for Christmas. It will also be closed in the... Read More.