McPherson News

Join Chamber Chat with the McPherson Chamber of Commerce

Tuesday, June 4

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — Have you taken advantage of this unique Chamber member benefit? Chamber Chat is a weekly pre-recorded 4-minute radio show that airs Thursday mornings on Ad Astra Radio. Chamber director Debbie Hawkinson interviews a different Chamber partner... Read More.

“It was Truly an Honor to be in his Earthly Existence”

Tuesday, June 4

State Representative Les Mason Passes Away Monday Evening in Wichita After Suffering Brain Aneurysm By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — State Representative Les Mason of McPherson passed away Monday evening at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, where he was taken after suffering a brain aneurysm... Read More.

Legislative Race Recap: Contested Races for Vast Majority of Legislative Seats in Central Kansas Region

Monday, June 3

By Lucky Kidd CENTRAL KANSAS — There will be contested races for the vast majority of legislative seats in the central Kansas region. As the filing deadline passed at noon Monday, Republican primary elections were assured for two open Kansas Senate seats and officially for... Read More.

Broadway RFD Kids: Willy Wonka Kids June 21 & 22

Monday, June 3

By Visit Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau LINDSBORG, Kan. — You have two opportunities to watch the performers who participated in the Broadway RFD Kid's Camp! Willy Wonka Kids will be performed on June 21 at 7 p.m. and June 22 at 4 p.m. Both... Read More.

County Commissioners Table Special Use Permit for Oil Service Yard/Building on Moccasin Road to Next Week’s Meeting

Monday, June 3

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday tabled until next week a special use permit for an oil service yard and building on a just over three-acre site on Moccasin Road east of Galva. The Planning Board recommended approval of the permit... Read More.

Rep. Les Mason Hospitalized in Wichita After Suffering Aneurysm Friday

Sunday, June 2

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson State Representative Les Mason is hospitalized in Wichita after suffering a brain aneurysm Friday. According to information passed on by Representative Stephen Owens Saturday, Mason had gone to the hospital not feeling well. In an update sent Saturday evening... Read More.

Lindsborg Midsummer’s Festival June 15

Thursday, May 30

By the Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau LINDSBORG, Kan. — The schedules are being filled. The food is being planned. The events are full to the brim! Lindsborg Midsummer's Festival is ready! Are you? Celebrated on Saturday, June 15, the Lindsborg Midsummer’s Festival, the most... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Special Session of the Kansas Legislature

Wednesday, May 29

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced that she will use her constitutional power under Article 1, Section 5 of the Kansas Constitution to reconvene the Kansas Legislature for a special session on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. “I... Read More.

City Mosquito Spraying Scheduled for Week of June 3, 2024

Wednesday, May 29

By the City of McPherson McPHERSON Kan. — To proactively address a significant mosquito breeding issue exacerbated by recent moisture, the City of McPherson has scheduled selective spraying for mosquitoes in our parks, golf course, cemetery, and CHS on Tuesday 06/04/2024. With an expected break... Read More.

ReUse It Center May Donations 2024

Wednesday, May 29

By the ReUse It Center McPHERSON, Kan. — Thanks to shoppers and volunteers throughout the month of May, the ReUse It Center was able to donate $4,750 to the following organizations. The Omega Project The Omega Project is a multi-faceted, faith-based recovery program that emphasizes heart level... Read More.

Sen. Moran Sends Letter to Ad Astra Radio in Support of S.1669 – AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act

Tuesday, May 28

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran wrote a letter of appreciation to Ad Astra Radio for its dedication to local broadcasting in Kansas on May 8, 2024, and also provided an update on his support for S 16669 the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. He... Read More.

KHP 2024-09 Patrol Reports Memorial Day Weekend Holiday Activity

Tuesday, May 28

By Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — KHP personnel assisted 532 motorists over the holiday reporting period. The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Memorial Day Weekend Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday weekend ran from 6 p.m. on Friday, May 24 through 11:59... Read More.