McPherson News

Feb. 20: Deadline to Register for 2024 Presidential Preference Primary Election

Monday, February 19

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Courthouse shared very important dates coming up regarding the Presidential Preference Primary (PPP).If you would like a ballot by mail, you must request it no later than close of business, Tuesday, Feb. 20! McPherson County Courthouse cannot... Read More.

KHP, KDOT Laud Senate Bill Altering ‘Move-Over’ Law to Cover all Vehicles Along Kansas Roads

Monday, February 19

Existing state law limited to police, fire, EMS, tow and maintenance vehicles By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Highway Patrol Capt. Candice Breshears can speak from experience about the danger of parking a cruiser on the side of a road perilously close... Read More.

Tabor College Concert Choir Releases 2024 Tour Schedule

Monday, February 19

By Tabor College HILLSBORO, Kan. — The Tabor College Concert Choir is headed north for its 2024 tour.This year’s concerts will occur in Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota. The Chamber Voices, Brass Ensemble, and For His Glory, Tabor’s Contemporary Christian music team, will join... Read More.

Hutchinson Clinic Announces Passing of Dr. Wade Gaeddert

Saturday, February 17

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Clinic shared the passing of ENT physician, Dr. Wade Gaeddert yesterday afternoon.Dr. Gaeddert has been a part of the Hutch Clinic family since 2004."His loss is deeply felt by all of us here," Hutchinson Clinic shared. "We... Read More.

Highlights from Feb. 13 City of McPherson Commission Meeting

Friday, February 16

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission has approved allocation of $60,000 in special drug and alcohol tax funds to four organizations. An advisory board earlier this month reviewed requests from Central Kansas Foundation for outpatient services, Omega Project for drug and... Read More.

Kansas Weighs Legalizing Death Penalty by Hypoxia After Alabama Execution

Friday, February 16

Kansas weighs legalizing death penalty by hypoxia after Alabama execution By Allison Kite, Kansas Reflector Some of Kansas’ top prosecutors are pushing state lawmakers to approve a new method for carrying out the death penalty, saying the state is nearing what could be its first... Read More.

CASA Annual Fundraiser T-Shirt Sponsorships Available

Thursday, February 15

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — CASA’s Annual Shirt fundraiser will help CASA, provide more training for our volunteers and retain their current volunteers. The opportunity will help them recruit more volunteers to help children in the community.Court Appointed Special Advocate... Read More.

Shooting at Kansas City Chiefs Victory Parade Kills 1 Person, Injures Multiple People

Thursday, February 15

By Gabe Rosenberg, KCUR KANSAS CITY, KAN. (Feb. 14, 2024) — A shooting near the end of the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl rally at Union Station has left 22 victims, including one dead.Shots were fired at the end of the Kansas City Chiefs'... Read More.

McPherson Main Street Welcomes La Jefa Mexicana

Thursday, February 15

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — La Jefa Mexicana, the vibrant pink Mexican food truck recently turned sit-down restaurant was officially welcomed to Main Street on Wednesday, Feb. 14.“I want to thank my crew for being so patient with me," Owner of Dora Ochoa said.... Read More.

KBI and Attorney General’s Office Receive Partnership Award from Homeland Security Investigations

Wednesday, February 14

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation TOPEKA, Kan. — Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Kansas City’s acting Special Agent in Charge Taekuk Cho presented the HSI KC office’s 2023 Agency Partnership Award, Feb. 13, to KBI Director Tony Mattivi, who accepted the award on behalf of... Read More.

Tabor College Hits Record Enrollment for Graduate Courses

Wednesday, February 14

By Tabor College HILLSBORO, KAN. — Tabor College reached record graduate enrollment, hitting 100 students for the first time. With an almost even split between M.B.A and M.Ed. enrollment, both programs are growing and expanding to reach even more students. The graduate students hail... Read More.

Central Christian College of Kansas Students Named to Dean’s List for Fall 2023

Wednesday, February 14

By Central Christian College of Kansas McPHERSON, Kan. – The Registrar for Central Christian College of Kansas has named 76 students from the School of Arts and Science (SAS) to the Dean’s List for the Fall 23' Term. Among the 76 SPE students, 32 earned... Read More.