McPherson News

Bethany College Proudly Announces Three Students Selected for Kansas Intercollegiate Band

Friday, February 23

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, KAN. (FEB. 19, 2024) — Bethany College is thrilled to announce the selection of three outstanding students to participate in the prestigious Kansas Intercollegiate Band. Dominic Grizzle, a Freshman Music Performance Major from Broken Arrow, OK, Zachary Salas, a Sophomore Music... Read More.

Commerce Grants Available for Rural Mural and Public Art Projects

Friday, February 23

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced a total of $75,000 is available for a new round of Rural Mural and Public Art program funding. The program helps rural communities design engaging new art that improves... Read More.

Patrol Participates in Seat Belt Enforcement Near Area Schools

Friday, February 23

By the Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — The Kansas Highway Patrol will join other law enforcement agencies from Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma in partnership with the Seat Belts are For Everyone (SAFE) program for a two-week seat belt enforcement beginning Monday, February 26 through Friday,... Read More.

Over 50 Organizations to Participate in Match Week 2024

Friday, February 23

By the McPherson County Community Foundation MARCH 4-8TH, 2024 Match Week is designed to help organizations build their permanent endowments as a funding resource for their programs and operations. The Foundation provided matching funds that are distributed proportionally to the contributions each organization received. For example,... Read More.

State Farm Awards $20K to McPherson Area Habitat for Humanity

Thursday, February 22

By McPherson Area Habitat for Humanity MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — State Farm announced that it has awarded McPherson Area Habitat for Humanity a $20,000.00 grant for this year’s new Habitat home to be built in Moundridge. Galen Shields and Jim LaDuke (pictured) are local State Farm... Read More.

2024 All Schools Day Button Design Selected

Wednesday, February 21

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The All Schools Day Committee announced the winner of the 2024 All Schools Day button design today.Angela Hall of McPherson submitted the winning design, which captures this year’s All Schools Day theme “Stories That Live Forever.”"We think it's just stunning!"... Read More.

City of McPherson Commission Meeting Feb. 20

Wednesday, February 21

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission has approved an arbitration agreement with three property owners related to easements needed for Phase 2 of the Northview Road 10-foot sidewalk project. The Public Works Department has been unable to agree on a price... Read More.

Senator Marshall Visits Mercy Hospital, Kansas’s Newest Rural Emergency Hospital

Wednesday, February 21

By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. visited Mercy Hospital in Moundridge on Tuesday to learn about its transition to a Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) designation. Mercy Hospital is only the second hospital in... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s February Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Recipient Kari Pattison

Tuesday, February 20

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust.2nd Grade Teacher Kari Pattison has been teaching at Washington Elementary School since 2019.Mrs. Pattison has taught 5th Grade,... Read More.

Noffy’s Relocation Pending Fire Code Issue Report to McPherson Commissioners

Tuesday, February 20

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — After more than a half hour of discussion before a larger than usual audience, McPherson City Commissioners said this morning they were not ready to grant a certificate of occupancy to allow Noffy's Sandwich Shop & Pub to complete... Read More.

Dr. Carl Turner to Dedicate Full-Time Hours in Clinic, Discontinuing OB Care Services

Monday, February 19

By McPherson Center for Health McPHERSON, Kan. — Dr. Carl Turner has made the decision to dedicate full-time hours in our clinic, discontinuing to offer his obstetrical care services. Below is a message from Dr. Turner speaking to what this decision means for him and... Read More.

Empower Fitness Hosts Chamber Ribbon Cutting and Chamber Connection

Monday, February 19

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — Paint and new flooring give 400 N. Maple Street a fresh look, but what really catches the eye upon walking in is the expanse of new exercise equipment lining the walls. A crowd gathered to welcome... Read More.