McPherson News

McPherson City Commissioners Award Vogts-Parga Construction Nearly $1.8M Bid for Elm Street Drainage Project

Tuesday, April 2

April 2 McPherson City Commission Report By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday awarded Vogts-Parga Construction of Newton a nearly $1.8 million bid for the Euclid extension of the Elm Street Drainage Project. Vogts-Parga has the lower of two bids received on the... Read More.

KMW Announces Substantial Growth, Investing $105M in Sterling

Tuesday, April 2

By Brenna Eller STERLING, Kan. — KMW Ltd, a leading manufacturer of loaders, backhoes, and attachments announced its substantial growth. Plans for building new facilities in Sterling, Kan., are well underway. Governor Laura Kelly today also announced the news, sharing that the company is "investing... Read More.

K-State 105 and StartUp Hutch Partnership Expands Entrepreneurship Program in Reno County

Tuesday, April 2

By Jennifer Tidball, K-State News and Communication Services MANHATTAN, Kan. — K-State 105 is partnering with StartUp Hutch to expand the entrepreneurial ecosystem and foster additional economic growth in Hutchinson and the Reno County region. The K-State 105 partnership will help expand... Read More.

Kansas Newspaper That was Raided by Marion Police Sues Officials for Attack on Free Press

Monday, April 1

Marion County Record lawsuit says mayor, police chief and sheriff sought revenge for critical news coverage By Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The Marion County Record has filed a federal First Amendment lawsuit against local authorities who planned and carried out the... Read More.

Casey Donahew to Perform at Chingawassa Days 2024

Monday, April 1

By Chingawassa Days MARION, Kan. (March 29,2024) — Chingawassa Days is happy to welcome Casey Donahew back to Marion, KS for Chingawassa Days 2024! He will perform June 1st, 2024, at 9:00 PM at Central Park on the main stage. Over the last 18... Read More.

Man Shot Trying to Enter McPherson Residence Early Sunday

Sunday, March 31

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — A man was shot and wounded early Sunday when he tried to enter a residence on the south side of McPherson. McPherson Police Chief Mikel Golden said officers were called at 3:29 AM to the 400 block of East Avenue... Read More.

Total Solar Eclipse to Cross North America on April 8

Friday, March 29

By Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America. The Kansas Department of Transportation and the Kansas Highway Patrol advise travelers to plan ahead as traffic is expected to increase. “Remember that the shoulders of... Read More.

News From Washington: An Update On Donor-Advised Funds

Friday, March 29

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — A few newsletters ago, the McPherson County Community Foundation shared that our team is closely tracking the IRS’s proposed regulations concerning donor-advised funds, issued in November 2023. Certainly these regulations are just “proposed”; it... Read More.

Bethany College Announces Student Art Award Winners as Part of Messiah Festival of the Arts

Thursday, March 28

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. — Works of art by Bethany College students are currently on display as part of the 2024 Messiah Festival Juried Student Art Exhibition. The annual art exhibition will continue through April 1, in the Mingenback Gallery. The Juried Student Art Exhibition... Read More.

Commerce Awards Nearly $1.5M in CDBG Grants for Housing and Commercial Projects

Thursday, March 28

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Commerce has announced that five Kansas cities will receive a share of $1,450,000 through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to assist with community development projects. CDBG, administered by the Department of... Read More.

Kansas House Passes AM Radio Support Resolution

Wednesday, March 27

By Lucky Kidd On a 109-14 vote the Kansas House of Representatives Wednesday passed and sent to the Senate a resolution supporting efforts to keep AM radios in vehicles, endorsing the Federal AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, proposed... Read More.

Congressman Tracey Mann’s Office Accepting Submissions for 2024 Congressional Art Competition

Wednesday, March 27

By Brenna Eller KANSAS — The office of U.S. Congressman Tracey Mann is accepting submissions for this year's Congressional Art Competition. Each Spring, the U.S. House of Representatives hosts a nationwide high school arts competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent throughout the nation and... Read More.