McPherson News

McPherson County Conservation District Meeting

Tuesday, January 16

By Brad Shogren, Chairperson Attest Eryn Spangenberg, District Manager McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — To all qualified electors residing within the boundaries of the McPherson County Conservation District, notice is hereby given that pursuant to K.S.A. 2-1907, as amended, on the 22nd day of January, 2024,... Read More.

Austin Regier to Fill Modified City Administrator Role

Monday, January 15

By the City of McPherson McPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson is pleased to announce an exciting new team member and promotions among its administration staff.Recent departures and role changes have provided the opportunity for reorganization and refocusing of the City’s efforts.Among the changes... Read More.

City of Marion Emergency Shelter Available at City Ballroom if Needed

Sunday, January 14

By Lucky Kidd MARION, Kan. — The City of Marion has announced it will make the city ballroom available as an emergency shelter should the need arise.Residents have been advised if their heat and/or power goes off or if they are stranded on the road... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the Sundowner West MHP, Saline County

Sunday, January 14

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Sundowner West Mobile Home Park public water supply system located in Saline County.Customers should observe the following precautions... Read More.

Winning State Debate Again: McPherson High School Defends 4A 4-Speaker Title

Saturday, January 13

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson High School has defended its 4A 4-speaker state title once again.The Bullpup debaters went undefeated Saturday in the state tournament in Tonganoxie, edging Bishop Miege which lost just two matches in the two day tournament. Buhler Placed 3rd... Read More.

Bethany College Receives Historic $10 Million Gift from Roy and Donice ’73 Applequist

Friday, January 12

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. — On Friday, January 12, Interim President Steve Eckman announced a substantial ten-year gift of $10 million from longtime supporters Roy and Donice '73 Applequist, marking a historic contribution to Bethany College.In a heartfelt expression of dedication to Bethany... Read More.

2024 Kansas Horizon Award Program Recognizes 32 Kansas Educators

Friday, January 12

By the Kansas State Department of Education KANSAS — Thirty-two educators from Kansas are being recognized for their outstanding teaching skills through the 2024 Kansas Horizon Award program.The 2024 Kansas Horizon Award recipients were recently announced by the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE).The... Read More.

McPherson High School Fall 2023 Honor Roll

Thursday, January 11

By McPherson High SchoolMcPherson High School Honor Roll (3.49-3.0) Fall 2023 SENIORS Banuelos, Abraham G Behrens, Ethan A Bhakta, Kunj Bonlender, Noel Nicole Dahlstrom, Cale M Dammann, Jordan Daryl Davis, Myah Maxine Egging, Gage Patrick Eickbush, Conor Michael Elbert, Brayden William Faulk, Paige Jo Ferguson, Lara Frances Grace Givens, Brendan Michael Thomas Hobson, Zahara Janzen, LilyAnn Jean Jennings, Daniel C Miller, Joseph R Miller,... Read More.

Bethany College Announces Details for the 2024 Messiah Festival of the Arts

Wednesday, January 10

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, KAN – The Bethany Oratorio Society invites all interested singers to join in the first rehearsal for the Messiah Festival on January 28 at 3 p.m. on the Presser Hall stage on the Bethany College Campus.The theme for this year's... Read More.

Red Cross: Emergency Blood Shortage May Delay Medical Procedures

Wednesday, January 10

Donors urged to give now as nation faces lowest number of blood donors in decades Donors have the chance to help save lives, win trip to Super Bowl LVIII By the American Red Cross KANSAS — The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as... Read More.

Kansas Fish Consumption Advisories for 2024

Tuesday, January 9

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (collectively, “Kansas”) is issuing fish consumption advisories for 2024. The following advisories identify types of fish, or other aquatic... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Hosts McPherson Chamber Connection on 75th Anniversary of KNEX-KMCP

Monday, January 8

Story by the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — Chamber members crowded into the Ad Astra Radio station on a cold January 4, 2024, to celebrate it being 75 years to the day since KNEX 1540, now known as KMCP, took to the... Read More.