McPherson News

McPherson to become Purple Heart City

Friday, November 3

By the City of McPherson McPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson is excited to announce its intention to become a Purple Heart City, joining a nation-wide list that today includes eight other municipalities in the state. To celebrate, the City will host a ceremony to... Read More.

Kansas Children Entering Foster Care is at Lowest Point Since 2006

Friday, November 3

~~DCF’s Focus on Prevention Helps Agency Achieve Milestone~~ By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that for the first time since 2006, the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) had fewer than 3,000 children enter foster care... Read More.

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

Friday, November 3

By Kansas Department of Health and Environment TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory update due to blue-green algae.The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs... Read More.

McPherson College Professor Dustin Wilgers to be One of Three Southwestern College Graduates Inducted into the 2023 Natural Science Hall of Fame

Thursday, November 2

By Southwestern College WINFIELD, Kan. — Three Southwestern College graduates will be inducted into the Natural Science Hall of Fame on Saturday, Nov. 11, in Deets Library on the campus of Southwestern College. The new members are Dustin Wilgers, Stephanie Kesler, and Bryan Dennett. Dennett... Read More.

Classic Cars of McPherson College at McPherson Museum

Thursday, November 2

By McPherson College McPHERSON, KAN. – Visitors to the McPherson Museum & Arts Foundation will have an opportunity to see several unique cars this winter in a temporary exhibition open now through March. The museum is hosting Classic Cars of McPherson College, featuring the Pebble... Read More.

McPherson Man Identified in Harvey County Fatal Accident

Wednesday, November 1

By Ad Astra News HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. — The Harvey County Sheriff's Office has identified the person killed in a one vehicle crash near Burrton Tuesday as a 26-year-old McPherson man. Cody Curl was southbound on Burmac Road about two miles south of Burrton around 4:50... Read More.

McPherson College Men’s and Women’s Home Basketball Games Returning to 98.9/1540 KMCP

Wednesday, November 1

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Basketball season is here, Bulldog fans, and Ad Astra Radio will have live coverage for McPherson College Men’s and Women’s home basketball games on 98.9/1540 KMCP. “We are excited to add McPherson College Sports to 98.9/1540 KMCP’s lineup,” Chris Shank,... Read More.

KANcycle Bike Sharing Announces Free Rides for Kansas Mobility Week

Wednesday, November 1

By Kansas Mobility Management KANSAS — Kansas is celebrating the 3rd Annual Mobility Week November 5 to November 12, 2023. KANcycle is offering the promo code “MobWeek23” for free rides on KANcycle bicycles during Mobility Week. This promo code is good for all locations in the... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $85M for Two New Water-Related Grant Programs

Wednesday, November 1

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Water Office today announced that $85 million over five years will go toward water projects with the launch of the Technical Assistance Fund Grants and Water Projects Fund Grants... Read More.

McPherson College Hosts Art Pop 2023

Wednesday, November 1

By McPherson College McPHERSON, KANSAS — Each year, McPherson College invites Kansas high school students to exhibit their best art and compete for prizes and scholarships at the Art POP exhibition in Friendship Hall at the college. This year, a record number of high schools,... Read More.

Inman High School Receives Grand Champion Title in 2023 Kansas State Fair Scholastic Press Corps Competition

Wednesday, November 1

By Ad Astra News INMAN, Kan. — A team from Inman High School was the overall Grand Champion in the 2023 Kansas State Fair Scholastic Press Corps competition.The team includes sophomores Cheyenne Smith, Chesney Black, Sidney Brooks and freshmen Jaycelyn Richter and Alexis Noone competed... Read More.

KDOT Continues to Contend with Staffing Shortages; Highway Snow, Ice Removal Could be Impacted

Wednesday, November 1

By Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Transportation is committed to keeping the highways clear whenever inclement weather impacts the state.However, KDOT staffing shortages create the potential for highways to not be cleared of snow and ice in a timely manner.... Read More.