McPherson News

Update: McPherson Fire Chief Not Returning to Position After Being Placed on Administrative Leave

Saturday, December 30

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Fire Chief TJ Wyssmann, who had been placed on administrative leave, apparently won't be returning to the position.In the wake of a number of rumors circulating around the community, Mayor Tom Brown confirmed to Ad Astra News in... Read More.

Bethany College Announces Appointment of Interim President, Dr. Steve Eckman

Friday, December 29

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, KAN. — Bethany College is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Steve Eckman as the Interim President for the next 12-18 months. Currently serving as the Chancellor at York University in York, Nebraska, Dr. Eckman brings a wealth of... Read More.

McPherson Fire Chief on Administrative Leave

Friday, December 29

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Fire Chief TJ Wyssmann has been placed on administrative leave.Mayor Tom Brown confirmed to Ad Astra News in an email Friday morning, in the wake of a number of rumors around the community regarding Wyssmann's status.Division Operation Chief... Read More.

Kansas Tops Nation in Economic Growth Over Fall 2023

Thursday, December 28

Kansas’ Economic Growth Was #1 in the Nation in the 3rd Quarter of 2023, #2 in the Nation in the 2nd Quarter By Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today celebrated that, according to data released by the Bureau of... Read More.

Natural Tree Disposal Site Offered

Wednesday, December 27

By the City of McPherson Park Department McPHERSON, Kan. — Through Jan. 15, 2024, those wishing to drop off their natural holiday trees for disposal and chipping will be able to do so. The drop off area will be in a designated area in the parking... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves 2024 Contracts and Agreements

Wednesday, December 27

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved a number of 2024 contracts and agreement, including the fire protection contracts with McPherson and King City townships and Rural Fire District 10, which includes the south half of New Gottland Township.Each of... Read More.

ReUse It Center Makes Special Year-End Donations

Wednesday, December 27

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — 2023 was a successful year for the ReUse It Center in McPherson, with sales up 39 percent from 2022. As a result, they were able to make some extra year-end donations, which combined with earlier distributions to bring their... Read More.

Lindsborg Cultural Crawl

Wednesday, December 27

By Lindsborg CVB LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Cultural Directors of Lindsborg invite you to the Lindsborg Cultural Crawl 2024! This event is to celebrate and promote the vibrant cultural scene in Lindsborg. From January 2-February 10, locals and visitors are invited to pick up a... Read More.

Winter Wonderland Exhibition

Wednesday, December 27

By the Courtyard Gallery LINDSBORG, Kan. — Join the Courtyard Gallery in January for a Winter Wonderland exhibition!Winter related art will be showcased in the gallery for a fun and creative exhibit.Gallery hours are 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and 10:00... Read More.

Lindsborg Listed As One of Six Great Places to Live by AARP

Wednesday, December 27

By Lindsborg CVB Six Safe, Easy and Very Affordable Communities The AARP article, found in the December 2023/January 2024 issue, lists Lindsborg as one of six cities where people can thrive. Using data crunching algorithms and spreadsheets, and also compiling information from feet on... Read More.

Senator Marshall Delivers Results For Kansas, CBP Reverses Disastrous Railway Closure

Friday, December 22

By U.S. Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall WICHITA, Kan. — Following intense scrutiny and repeated calls from U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. and his GOP Senate colleagues, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CPB) announced Friday that it would resume rail operations in Eagle... Read More.

November 2023 Labor Market Report

Friday, December 22

By the Kansas Department of Labor IMPORTANT NOTE: This release includes nonfarm jobs and labor force estimates for November 2023, which are produced using data from two monthly surveys. Data for nonfarm job estimates is collected through a survey of employers while the main input... Read More.