McPherson News

McPherson Civic Awareness Committee to Host Candidate Forum July 24 at 6 PM

Monday, July 15

By McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Chamber of Commerce Civic Awareness Committee will host a candidate forum July 24th at 6 p.m. to hear from the three candidates for McPherson County Commission. The forum will take place at the American Legion,... Read More.

Kansas Launches Campaign to Entice Former Residents to Return Home

Monday, July 15

Kansas launches campaign to entice former residents to return home By Jennifer M. Latzke, Kansas Farmer According to the adage, if you love something, set it free. If it’s meant to be, it will return to you. The state of Kansas is working to tip the... Read More.

McPherson County Commission 2025 Proposed Budget to Exceed Revenue Neutral Rate

Monday, July 15

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners were told Monday their 2025 proposed budget will exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate. County Administrator Rick Witte said by using the same property tax levy as for 2024 the county would receive an additional $250,000... Read More.

Tabor, Textron Relationship Taking Off

Monday, July 15

By Tabor College HILLSBORO, Kan. — Tabor College continues to build on its partnership with one of the world’s leading multi-industry companies. Ten students have held internships at Textron Inc., over the past two years, including six in summer 2024. Two graduates from the 2024... Read More.

United Kansas Party Files Lawsuits to Challenge State Law Forbidding Multi-Party Nominations

Monday, July 15

State law since 1901 blocks candidates from accepting cluster of party endorsements By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. (JULY 12, 2024 ) — The newly formed United Kansas Party and eight individuals collaborated to file a pair of lawsuits in an attempt to overturn... Read More.

Senator Marshall Statement on Assassination Attempt Against President Trump

Saturday, July 13

By the Office of U.S. Senator Roger Marshall Kansas City, Kan. - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. released the following statement regarding the assassination attempt against President Trump that took place earlier today: “Tonight, we watched in horror as an assassination attempt was made on President... Read More.

Marion Activity Bus Catches Fire Near McPherson, No Injuries

Friday, July 12

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — A Marion High School Activity Bus caught fire north of McPherson on I-135 Friday, July 12, 2024. Marion High School football players and coaches were on their way home from a football camp at Kansas Wesleyan University. According to... Read More.

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

Friday, July 12

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) issued today a public health advisory for the following due to blue-green algae. A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio App Great Summer Giveaway

Friday, July 12

📲 Download the updated Ad Astra Radio App at the links below and complete the registration form on the App home page! You’ll be entered to win Royals tickets, State Fair gate passes, Windsurge tickets, and rounds at Hutch Putt! Contest ends July 31st! Read More.

Parking Lot Closed During Lakeside Project

Thursday, July 11

By the City of McPherson Park Department McPHERSON, Kan. — On Monday, July 15, 2024, the contractor will begin Phase 4, the final stage of the Lakeside Park retaining wall project. In order to move in equipment and supplies, and complete the project, the parking... Read More.

KBI Releases 2023 Statewide Crime Statistics

Wednesday, July 10

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has released the 2023 Kansas Crime Index Report. The report compiles crime statistics reported to the KBI by state and local law enforcement agencies throughout Kansas. Violent crime analysis The 2023... Read More.

Kansas Legislative Leadership Devoting Two Days of Interim Hearings to Medical Marijuana

Wednesday, July 10

Committees Granted 56 Days to Debate Policy Issues Ahead of 2025 Session By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Republican Sen. Michael Fagg made a compelling case for scheduling joint House and Senate hearings on options for developing medical marijuana legislation in advance of... Read More.