McPherson News

Saturday’s First Snowfall of the Season, Most Snow Some Have Seen from Single Event in Years

Sunday, November 26

By Lucky Kidd Saturday's first snowfall of the season was for many the most snowfall from a single event in years. A band of heavy snow stretched from southwest to northeast across Kansas, with the heaviest official snowfall report from the National Weather Service coming... Read More.

Lance Leipold Provides Injury Updates, Talks Cincinnati Matchup and More

Friday, November 24

By Michael Swain, 247Sports.com LAWRENCE, Kan. – The final week of the college football regular season is here. It has been a long season for every team across the country as everyone has been going non-stop since the first week of August with just... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces New Standard License Plate Design, Replacement of Embossed Plates

Wednesday, November 22

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today revealed a new license plate design that will be seen on Kansas roadways beginning in spring 2024. The new design is part of the state’s phased approach to replacing current embossed... Read More.

Revised Boil Water Advisory Issued for Saline Co. Rural Water District #2, Saline County

Tuesday, November 21

By The Kansas Department of Health and Environment SALINE COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Saline County Rural Water District No. 2 public water supply system located in Saline County.Customers should observe... Read More.

KBI Releases Amended 2022 Statewide Crime Statistics

Tuesday, November 21

By The Kansas Bureau of Investigation TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) released an amended 2022 Kansas Crime Index Report on Nov. 16. The report compiles crime statistics reported to the KBI by state and local law enforcement agencies throughout Kansas.Violent crime... Read More.

Commission Approves Ordinance Authorizing Issuance up to $17M in Industrial Revenue Bonds for Candlewood Suites Project

Tuesday, November 21

Nov. 21 McPherson City Commission Meeting Highlights By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved an ordinance authorizing issuance of up to $17 million in Industrial Revenue Bonds for the Candlewood Suites project at US 56 and I-135 which opened Tuesday. Commissioners... Read More.

Shop Small Saturday (& All Season Long)

Tuesday, November 21

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — Small businesses are the heartbeat of our community, the spine of our economy, and the spirit of our towns. Choose to keep your dollars local by shopping small this holiday season.Saturday, Nov. 25 is Small Business... Read More.

State Library of Kansas Announces Statewide Art Contest for Bookmark Designs

Tuesday, November 21

By the State Library of Kansas TOPEKA, Kan. — The State Library of Kansas announced today a statewide art contest, which will be featured alongside the Kansas Notable Books and Kansas Great Reads selection, celebrating outstanding works that showcase the diverse talent and creativity of... Read More.

Labor Market Report October 2023

Monday, November 20

By the Kansas Department of Labor IMPORTANT NOTE: This release includes nonfarm jobs and labor force estimates for October 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.

Bethany College Students Excel at National Association of Teachers of Singing, West Central Regional Conference

Monday, November 20

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. Nov. 16, 2023 – Three Bethany College students were selected as semi-finalists this month at the National Association of Teachers of Singing West Central Regional Conference (NATS) in Kearney, Neb. Gracie Gaskill, a senior Chemistry and Music Major from Lindsborg,... Read More.

Statewide Wild About Kansas Photo Contest Deadline Dec. 2

Monday, November 20

By Ad Astra News KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) recently launched the Wild About Kansas photography contest, which is statewide.Through Dec. 2, Kansans will have the option to send in their best landscape or wildlife photos to the contest.... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Authorize Issuance of Request for Proposals for Expenditure of Opioid Settlement Funds

Monday, November 20

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Commission has authorized issuance of a request for proposals for expenditure of Opioid settlement funds. The County has to date received $54,417.05 from a universal settlement with opioid manufacturers and will be getting additional funds over... Read More.