McPherson News

McPherson School Resource Officer and DARE Officer Recognized as Honorees at NextGen Under 30 Kansas Award Ceremony

Wednesday, October 25

By Ad Astra News McPHERSON, Kan. — School Resource Officer Brady Winkler and DARE Officer Blane Janssen of the McPherson Police Department were recognized as honorees at the NextGen Under 30 Kansas Award Ceremony on Friday, Oct. 20.McPherson Police Department shared the announcement on... Read More.

Leadership McPherson Hosting Event at Paragon Precision Metals Oct. 24 at 4 PM

Tuesday, October 24

By McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — Leadership McPherson is hosting an event today, Tuesday Oct. 24 at 4 p.m. at Paragon Precision Metals 831 Vanguard St. and everyone is invited!You will have the opportunity to hear from the team at Paragon Precision Metals,... Read More.

K-State Leads Project ARISE to Support Rural and Military-Connected Students Pursuing STEM Careers

Tuesday, October 24

By Patrice Scott, K-State Division of Communications and Marketing MANHATTAN, Kan. — The National Defense Education Program recently awarded Kansas State University's Rural Education Center and its partners a $4 million grant to enhance opportunities for rural and military-connected students interested... Read More.

Safety First in Vehicles: Buckle Up, Phone Down

Tuesday, October 24

By Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — Put safety first when getting into a vehicle and participate in Buckle Up Phone Down (BUPD) Day, recognized across the country on Oct. 25. The Kansas Department of Transportation and the Drive To Zero (DTZ) Coalition challenge all... Read More.

McPherson Chamber Annual Meeting Nov. 8

Tuesday, October 24

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — Join the McPherson Chamber of Commerce for the Annual Chamber of Commerce Meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 8 from 11:30-1:00 at the McPherson Community Building.The Chamber will be honoring the recipient of the 2023 President's Award, Dan... Read More.

McPherson College Honors Young Alumni

Monday, October 23

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — Each year, McPherson College recognizes the accomplishments of young alumni during the Honors Convocation at Homecoming. This year, five alumni — Adeola Grillo Coker '94, Erin '95 & Nathan '98 Swenson-Reinhold, and Paul '00 & Renata Lichty '02 Prose... Read More.

Five Storylines to Watch for in KSHSAA Football Playoffs

Sunday, October 22

By Brad Hallier The speculation and scenario guessing can stop, and the calculators can be put away. Postseason football has arrived in Kansas.The brackets were released Saturday morning by KSHSAA. Here are five storylines to watch for.Class 4A West again is wide openWho is the... Read More.

September Labor Market Report

Friday, October 20

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

Missing Buhler Teen Sought

Friday, October 20

By the Reno County Sheriff's Office RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a 15-year-old Buhler teen.Eco Kinast has not been seen since October 15th, although she has been in contact with some of her... Read More.

Suspect Sought in Salina Robbery, Stabbing

Friday, October 20

By Ad Astra News SALINA, Kan. — Salina Police are asking for assistance in locating two people suspected of robbing three people September 20th, stabbing one of them.In a release Friday it was stated a Saline County District Court arrest warrant has been issued in... Read More.

Path to Pebble: Documentary Trailer Released

Friday, October 20

By McPherson College Administration McPHERSON, Kan. — Witness the thrill, excitement, and challenges McPherson College students experienced on their Path To Pebble! A 10-year project culminating at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, bringing home one of the top awards. A full-length documentary of the student... Read More.

Kansas to Receive More than $5.4M to Improve 9-8-8 Capacity

Thursday, October 19

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) is receiving more than $5.4 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse and Mental... Read More.