McPherson News

No Nightmares: K-State Expert Shares Tips for Halloween Food Safety

Tuesday, October 14

Scare away bacteria with these ideas on keeping goodies safe MANHATTAN, Kan. — Temperatures are dropping and leaves are falling which means Halloween is quickly approaching. While the holiday is not always thought to be overly risky in terms of food safety, any time perishable... Read More.

Cattle Chat: Factors Influencing Herd Expansion Decisions

Tuesday, October 14

MANHATTAN, Kan. — As cattle producers across the country evaluate opportunities for herd expansion, Kansas State University beef experts say careful management and long-term planning remain essential for making sound business decisions, even while market signals are shifting. On a recent episode of the... Read More.

Salina City Commission Approved Additional Cost for Smoky Hill River Log Jam Removal

Monday, October 13

SALINA, Kan. — The Salina City Commission has approved an $800,000 contract amendment with Diehl Enterprises to remove the log jam in the Smoky Hill River. The city had originally in late July approved a contract with Diehl to remove the log jam resulting... Read More.

McPherson County Explains EMS Sales Tax Measure, Designed to Ease Property Tax Burden

Monday, October 13

On the ballot in the Nov. 4, 2025, general election McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County voters will see a proposal on the November 4 ballot for a ½ cent (0.5%) county-wide sales tax dedicated to funding Emergency Medical Services (EMS). If approved, the tax... Read More.

Friday Chase Leads to Arrest of Florida Woman on Forgery and Theft Charges

Monday, October 13

ABILENE, Kan. — A Florida woman is in custody after allegedly cashing forged checks with stolen identification at an Abilene bank and later leading law enforcement on a tri-county chase.Abilene Police said last Thursday they began investigating a theft report at Astra Bank on... Read More.

Fire Experts Urge Preparedness for Wildfires in Kansas

Monday, October 13

Kansas Forest Service specialist shares tips for mitigating fire around the home MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas may not be known as a state that is at high-risk for wildfires, but Kansas Forest Service specialist Shawna Hartman said Kansas ranks in the top five states nationally... Read More.

K-State Expert Highlights Gut Health as Key to Managing Diabetes

Monday, October 13

November is National Diabetes Month MANHATTAN, Kan. — November marks National Diabetes Month, a time to spotlight one of the most pressing chronic health conditions in the United States.Alongside well-known topics like blood sugar and insulin, A Kansas State University expert also is drawing attention... Read More.

McPherson Library Seeks New Book Supplier after Current One Ceases Operations

Sunday, October 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — The closure of a major book supplier is impacting libraries across the country, including the McPherson Public Library.The library announced Sunday Baker and Taylor, which is one their library's primary book distributors, has unexpectedly announced it is closing operations.In a... Read More.

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae Blooms

Friday, October 10

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae.The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to Oct. 31, as do the Harmful... Read More.

Salina Log Jam Removal Costs Increase Significantly Due to Addition Debris

Friday, October 10

SALINA, Kan. — The cost of removing a log jam from the Smoky Hill River in Salina will be much higher than expected due to subsequent events that added more debris to the jam in the area of Bill Burke Park.On Monday, Oct. 13,... Read More.

Awards to Honor Rural Entrepreneurs and Programs Serving Rural Communities

Friday, October 10

Huck Boyd Institute announces 2025 Leaders of the Year MANHATTAN, Kan. — Food, fitness, fun, family, and the future are major areas of focus for the entrepreneurs and organizations to be honored by K-State’s Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development as the 2025 Huck... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Releases $63,000 in October

Thursday, October 9

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for October 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $63,520 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from three different community funds. McPherson County General Grants Kansas... Read More.