McPherson News

Troopers Inspecting Buses to Prep for First Day of School

Monday, July 22

By the Kansas Highway Patrol Annually, the Patrol is charged with ensuring school buses are in working order before hitting the road The Kansas Highway Patrol will be working to ensure students are safe on their travels to and from school. Every July and August,... Read More.

Come Home to Kansas

Monday, July 22

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — Who would you invite back to McPherson? Maybe it is that special friend who used to sit on your back porch while your kiddos chased fireflies, your cousins who you only get to catch up with... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $10M for Broadband Projects in Rural Kansas

Monday, July 22

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. (July 19, 2024) — Governor Laura Kelly announced that $10 million has been awarded to 12 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the latest round of Broadband Acceleration Grants. The awards will be paired with an additional... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Approve Hiring of Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department

Monday, July 22

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday approved hiring of one maintenance worker for the Public Works Department. Director Tom Kramer had wanted to hire two people to fill one vacancy to help facilitate projects in the furthest reaches of the... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the YMCA Camp Hyde Inc., Sedgwick County

Friday, July 19

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the YMCA Camp Hyde Inc. public water supply system located in Sedgwick County. Customers should observe the following precautions... Read More.

HB 2302 Grant Program Now Accepting Applications

Friday, July 19

By the Kansas Water Office TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Water Office announced that applications are now being accepted for the House Bill 2302 Grant Programs. In 2023, Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Legislature, through Senate Substitute for House Bill 2302, increased the amount... Read More.

McPherson Opera House Announces Beloved Country Music Legend Crystal Gale on Thursday, Sept. 19

Friday, July 19

By the McPherson Opera House McPHERSON, Kan. — Grammy®-winning Crystal Gayle is a beloved country music icon with 22 No. 1 country hits, six Gold and three Platinum albums. Her album “We Must Believe in Magic” was the first by a female country artist... Read More.

Speeding Can be Costly, Wreck Lives

Thursday, July 18

By Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — The chance of death or serious injury doubles for every 10 mph over 50 mph a vehicle travels, and speeding is a factor in almost one-third of all traffic fatalities nationwide. These facts from the National... Read More.

Kansas’ 2nd District GOP Candidate Forum Features Marriage Proposal, Devotional Silence

Thursday, July 18

Five candidates delve into campaign rhetoric, gun violence and Trump By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. (July 17, 2024) — Kansas congressional candidate Chad Young said the federal government was plagued by feeble members of Congress who sold out to big business after settling... Read More.

Broadway RFD Presents the Whodunit, Musical Comedy “Curtains!” Starting July 19

Wednesday, July 17

By Broadway RFD LINDSBORG, Kan. — Broadway RFD, the not-for-profit organization and Kansas's longest running outdoor theatre is proud to present the whodunit, musical comedy "Curtains!" Starting this weekend, July 19-20 in Lindsborg, KS. It’s the brassy, bright, and promising year of 1959. Boston’s Colonial Theatre... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $26M to Communities for Road Improvement Projects

Wednesday, July 17

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that a combined $26 million is being awarded to 33 projects to improve intersections and roads in cities across the state that have been selected for funding through the... Read More.

City Commissioners Approve One-Time Appropriation of $100K to McPherson Opera House for Operations: Funding to be Matched by MCCF Grant

Wednesday, July 17

Highlights from 7/16/24 McPherson City Commission Meeting By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved a one-time appropriation to the McPherson Opera House of $100,000 for operations. This funding is being matched through a grant from the McPherson County Community Foundation. This... Read More.

Troopers Inspecting Buses to Prep for First Day of School

Come Home to Kansas

Governor Kelly Announces $10M for Broadband Projects in Rural Kansas

McPherson County Commissioners Approve Hiring of Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the YMCA Camp Hyde Inc., Sedgwick County

HB 2302 Grant Program Now Accepting Applications

McPherson Opera House Announces Beloved Country Music Legend Crystal Gale on Thursday, Sept. 19

Speeding Can be Costly, Wreck Lives

Kansas’ 2nd District GOP Candidate Forum Features Marriage Proposal, Devotional Silence

Broadway RFD Presents the Whodunit, Musical Comedy “Curtains!” Starting July 19

Governor Kelly Announces $26M to Communities for Road Improvement Projects

City Commissioners Approve One-Time Appropriation of $100K to McPherson Opera House for Operations: Funding to be Matched by MCCF Grant

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