McPherson News

Applications for 2026 Boys State of Kansas Session Open

Monday, December 1

December 1, 2025 — The American Legion Boys State of Kansas is accepting applications for its 2026 session. The event is set to be held Sunday, May 31, through Saturday, June 6, at Kansas State University in Manhattan. This will be the program’s... Read More.

MHS Foreign Exchange Student Gets First Hand Look at Thanksgiving Dinner

Friday, November 28

McPHERSON, Kan. — Among the many volunteers who helped out at Thursday's McPherson Community Thanksgiving Dinner was one for whom this was a new experience – Thanksgiving in general, not just this dinner. Jorge Juarez, a foreign exchange student at McPherson High School from... Read More.

McPherson County Toy Run Parade Canceled, Other Events Still On

Friday, November 28

McPHERSON, Kan. — Due to forecast rain, wind, and cold temperatures, the McPherson County Toy Run parade for Saturday has been cancelled The Sloppy Joe Feed, toy auction and toy-turn in at the McPherson American Legion IS STILL ON. That will begin Saturday afternoon at... Read More.

Another Facility Option for USD 418 Presented, Preliminary Survey Results Released

Wednesday, November 26

McPHERSON, Kan. — There is yet another option on the table for facility improvements in McPherson USD 418. A concept presented by architect Duane Cash to the USD 418 Board of Education at a special meeting Tuesday night is one that makes a couple... Read More.

Lofton Presented with 2025 Governor’s Tourism Award

Wednesday, November 26

The 2025 recipient of the Governor’s Tourism Award was awarded to Holly Lofton, Director of the Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau. Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland personally presented Lofton with the award during the 2026 Kansas Tourism Conference. This annual award was established... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Sundowner, Inc, AKA Sundowner West Mobile Home Park, Saline County

Tuesday, November 25

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Sundowner, Inc, AKA Sundowner West Mobile Home Park public water supply system located in Saline County. The advisory was issued because of a waterline break resulting in a... Read More.

Salina Sets Mail Ballot Election on Pit Bull Ban Repeal, Advances City Projects

Tuesday, November 25

SALINA, Kan. — On a 4-1 vote Salina City Commissioners have set Feb. 24 for a mail ballot election on repeal of the city's pit bull ban. The election comes about after a petition was validated calling for the election to repeal the ban... Read More.

City of McPherson Approves Updated Pay Plan, Utility Charge Increase for Sewer and Stormwater

Tuesday, November 25

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners have approved an updated pay plan that will bring an overall 11.94% increase in compensation expense. The plan, presented as part of a compensation study by the Arnold Group, factors in a two percent cost of living raise,... Read More.

The Heart of the Holidays: Supporting Our Local Business

Tuesday, November 25

The real magic of the holidays usually isn't found in grand gestures. It’s in the small things—the familiar wave from a neighbor or a friendly conversation over a shop counter. This year, on Saturday, November 29, 2025, we have a wonderful chance to celebrate... Read More.

Kansas Child Care Zones Program Supports Communities Working to Address Local Child Care Issues

Monday, November 24

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment launched the Child Care Zones program in 2025 to support communities working to address local child care issues. A Child Care Zone is a self-defined geographic area (of at least two counties) that receives state-level support to... Read More.

Monica Frye to Join Kansas Sampler Foundation Staff

Monday, November 24

INMAN, Kan. — The Kansas Sampler Foundation is excited to announce that Monica Frye will be joining the team as the Explore Kansas Program Manager in January 2026. Monica brings years of experience as a relationship builder from her work at McPherson College and... Read More.

Partnership with Kansas State University Allows McPherson College Students to Begin Work on Master’s Degrees

Monday, November 24

McPHERSON, Kan. — Students at McPherson College will now have the opportunity to begin working toward master's degrees in two health care fields through a new partnership with Kansas State University. The agreement allows eligible McPherson College undergraduates to take graduate-level courses at K-State that... Read More.

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Applications for 2026 Boys State of Kansas Session Open

MHS Foreign Exchange Student Gets First Hand Look at Thanksgiving Dinner

McPherson County Toy Run Parade Canceled, Other Events Still On

Another Facility Option for USD 418 Presented, Preliminary Survey Results Released

Lofton Presented with 2025 Governor’s Tourism Award

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Sundowner, Inc, AKA Sundowner West Mobile Home Park, Saline County

Salina Sets Mail Ballot Election on Pit Bull Ban Repeal, Advances City Projects

City of McPherson Approves Updated Pay Plan, Utility Charge Increase for Sewer and Stormwater

The Heart of the Holidays: Supporting Our Local Business

Kansas Child Care Zones Program Supports Communities Working to Address Local Child Care Issues

Monica Frye to Join Kansas Sampler Foundation Staff

Partnership with Kansas State University Allows McPherson College Students to Begin Work on Master’s Degrees

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Youth Basketball is Back!

K-2nd Wonder Kids Basketball and 3rd-6th grade Basketball registration is open

Delos V. Smith Senior Center January 2026 Schedule

Shin-hee Chin, Artist-in-Residence