McPherson News

Students Selected to Perform at the Messiah Festival of the Arts Honors Recital

Friday, March 8

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. – Twelve Bethany College students were selected to perform at the Messiah Festival of the Arts Student Honors Recital at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, in Pearson Chapel on the Bethany College campus. The performance is free and open... Read More.

CMBS Set to Host 2024 Dinner & Mennonite Heritage Tour

Thursday, March 7

By Tabor College HILLSBORO, Kan. — Tabor College’s Center for Mennonite Brethren Studies (CMBS) will lead a Mennonite Heritage Tour on Saturday, April 20, and host its Annual Dinner on Sunday, April 21. The Mennonite Heritage Tour, set for 11:45 a.m.-5 p.m., is part of... Read More.

Kobach Sues TikTok

Thursday, March 7

By the Office of Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach TOPEKA, Kan. (March 6, 2024) – Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced his office has filed a lawsuit in Shawnee County District Court against social media company TikTok for misrepresenting its age-appropriateness in app... Read More.

Road Usage Charge Study Underway, Looking for Kansans to Participate

Wednesday, March 6

By the Kansas Department of Transportation The Kansas Department of Transportation announces the launch of a three-month pilot study exploring whether a pay-per-mile road usage charge (RUC) could potentially replace the current state fuel tax as a new way to fund roads and bridges. The... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces More than $14M to Improve 37 Kansas Airports

Wednesday, March 6

By the Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced yesterday, (March 5th) that 58 projects at 37 airports have been selected to receive $14.3 million through the Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP).“Improvements made to our aviation infrastructure are vital to local... Read More.

Steel Skarecrow Announces Second Annual Benefit Concert

Tuesday, March 5

By Steel Skarecrow McPHERSON, Kan. — Steel Skarecrow is excited to announce the second annual benefit concert at the McPherson Opera House. The show is scheduled for Saturday, April 20, 2024, and will feature the great country artist Ricochet. All proceeds from the show will... Read More.

USD 418 Assistant Superintendent Leaving

Tuesday, March 5

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson USD 418 Assistant Superintendent Jamie Lewis has announced his resignation effective at the end of the 2023-24 school year. The resignation was announced Tuesday afternoon in a McPherson Public Schools Newsletter.Lewis, who is in his second year as... Read More.

2024 Legislative Update Scheduled

Monday, March 4

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Chamber's Civic Awareness Committee invites you to the annual legislative update to be held March 23rd at 9 a.m. at Kansas Municipal Utilities (KMU), 2090 E. Ave. A.Legislators slated to speak at the event... Read More.

McPherson College Adds New Residence Hall for Fall 2024

Monday, March 4

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College students will have a new housing option in the fall with the addition of Maxwell Hall. The college worked with The Cedars Retirement Community to provide the new student housing located at First and Maxwell Streets.The... Read More.

Fun for All Ages at Windom Elementary Carnival March 22

Monday, March 4

Information by Windom Elementary School LITTLE RIVER, Kan. — Everyone is invited, so be sure to bring your whole family - kids, grandparents, cousins, friends and neighbors to the Windom Elementary Carnival for a fun family night filled with a Silent Auction, Carnival Games, Cake Walk,... Read More.

Messiah Festival of the Arts “Rejoice, Greatly!”

Friday, March 1

By Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau LINDSBORG, Kan. — Bethany College and Lindsborg offer many opportunities to participate in the 143rd Messiah Festival of the Arts. The theme for this year’s festival is “Rejoice, Greatly!”Through April 21: Midwest Art Exhibition at the Birger... Read More.

Mastermind McPherson County Survey Submissions Opening March 1

Thursday, February 29

By McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) Mastermind McPherson County is entering its second year of community benchmarking.Mastermind McPherson County is a three-year program set on creating a process to review and act on county needs. This... Read More.