McPherson News

Man Charged in Fatality Accident Claiming Life of Canton-Galva Teacher Ashley Austin

Friday, January 26

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The driver of the Nissan SUV, in relation to the fatality accident claiming the life of Canton-Galva Ag Teacher Ashley Austin on Dec. 15, 2023, has been taken into custody and booked into the McPherson County Jail.According to a press... Read More.

K-State Plans Junior Beef, Sheep Days

Friday, January 26

By K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Registration is now open for a pair of events that encourage youth to increase their knowledge about livestock production and management.Officials at Kansas State University have announced the dates for the Junior Beef Producer Day... Read More.

Governor Kelly Vetoes Republican’s House Bill 2284, Calling it “Reckless Flat Tax”

Friday, January 26

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today vetoed House Bill 2284 after receiving the legislation this afternoon.The following veto message is from Governor Kelly regarding her veto of House Bill 2284:“I support responsible tax cuts, but I refuse... Read More.

Winter Storms Intensified Red Cross Emergency Blood Shortage

Thursday, January 25

Road conditions, flight delays impacting Red Cross transport of lifesaving blood products $20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email for those who come to give in February By the American Red Cross KANSAS, JAN 25, 2024 — The American Red Cross continues to experience an emergency blood shortage... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s January Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Lisa Klinkerman

Wednesday, January 24

By Brenna Eller GALVA, 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 Lisa Klinkerman is currently in her 18th year of teaching at Canton-Galva Elementary School.Mrs. Klinkerman... Read More.

Credit Card Routing Mandate Proposal Will Harm Consumers

Wednesday, January 24

By D. Gene Dikeman II, President-CEO of The Bank of the Plains and Chair-Elect of the Kansas Bankers Association Board of Directors Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) have introduced legislation expanding government routing mandates to the credit card market. It is important... Read More.

Tiered Wage Proposal for Substitute Teachers in USD 418 Accepted at Monday’s Meeting

Tuesday, January 23

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — A tiered wage proposal for substitute teachers in McPherson USD 418 was accepted on a 6-1 vote, Bill Grove opposed, by the McPherson USD 418 Board of Education Monday night. Final action on the proposal will come at the... Read More.

Tribute to Jerry Davies (1941-2024) Owner of McPherson’s KNGL-KBBE from 1985 to 2022

Tuesday, January 23

By Lucky Kidd A person involved with McPherson radio for close to half of its 75 years has passed away. Jerry Davies, who with his wife Diane owned what was KNGL-KBBE from 1985 to 2022 died January 18th at the age of 81.According to his... Read More.

Bethany College Exceeds $500K Fundraising Goal

Friday, January 19

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. - Bethany College proudly announces the surpassing of its matching fund goal, thanks to the generous backing of an anonymous benefactor. The groundbreaking matching fund of $500,000, unveiled on November 14, 2023, has propelled the institution to reach a total... Read More.

Primary Voter Registrations Deadlines And 2024 Election Need to Knows

Thursday, January 18

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — One of the many takeaways that the McPherson County Community Foundation got from the Mastermind McPherson County Survey and Summit is that Leadership is an important focus for all communities. With primary election voter registration... Read More.

Community Foundation to Host Ninth Annual Match Event

Thursday, January 18

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation’s (MCCF) annual matching event enters its ninth year of helping build the endowments of local partnering non-profits. Match Week, formally known as Match Day, will take place during the week... Read More.

Virtual Job Fair Opens Pathway to Hundreds of State Government Positions

Wednesday, January 17

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. – Jobseekers are encouraged to take part in the first State of Kansas Agencies Virtual Job Fair of 2024, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 24. The virtual fair will highlight a host of... Read More.