McPherson News

Ad Astra Radio’s March Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Recipient Taci Slyter

Tuesday, March 26

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Taci Slyter, Personal Awareness with Supports (PAWS) teacher at McPherson High School, as the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. Each month, Ad Astra Radio... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Meeting March 25: Canvass Conducted of Presidential Preference Primary Election

Tuesday, March 26

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners conducted the canvass Monday for last week's Presidential Preference Primary Election. County Clerk Hollie Melroy said 26 provisional ballots were cast in the election, of which 14 were allowed to be counted. This was mainly... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Meeting March 26

Tuesday, March 26

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Public Works Director Jeff Woodward provided an update on the Wall Park Lake retaining wall repairs during Tuesday's City Commission meeting. Half of the wall panels at Wall Park had failed, and Woodward said at this time they... Read More.

Thomas Jackson Named Lincoln Elementary Principal for SY2024/25

Monday, March 25

By McPherson Public Schools McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Public Schools is proud to announce that Mr. Thomas (TJ) Jackson will serve as the Principal at Lincoln Elementary School for the 2024/25 school year. Mr. Jackson currently serves as the principal at Canton-Galva Elementary School and is... Read More.

Simple Shifts Can Help Positive Habits Stick, Says K-State Specialist

Monday, March 25

Jackson boosts webinars to be offered during 2024 Walk Kansas program At a glance: Sometimes, developing positive lifestyle habits takes just a little nudge. K-State family and consumer sciences specialist Sharolyn Jackson says good habits are thing we can weave into daily routines. More information: Sharolyn... Read More.

McPherson Chamber Civics Awareness Committee 2024 Legislative Update

Monday, March 25

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON Kan. — The McPherson Chamber of Commerce Civic Awareness Committee held their 2024 Legislative Update at the Kansas Municipal Utilities building on March 23, 2024. Senators Richard Wilborn and Michael Fagg and representatives Les Mason, Stephen Owens, and Paul Waggoner, all participated... Read More.

Slight Risks of Severe Storms Later Afternoon and Evening Sunday for Portions of Central Kansas

Sunday, March 24

By Lucky Kidd A slight risk of severe storms exists for later this afternoon and this evening for portions of central Kansas. The slight risk area is generally to the southwest of a line from Hays to McPherson to just east of the Wichita. The precipitation... Read More.

Two Area Cases Before Kansas Supreme Court Wednesday

Friday, March 22

By Lucky Kidd RENO/MCPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The appeal of a Hutchinson man convicted of shooting to death Jose Morales in August 2015 during what was reported to be a drug deal gone bad will be heard by the Kansas Supreme Court Wednesday. A Reno County... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces North America’s Largest Roofing Manufacturer to Invest More than $300M; Create More than 130 Jobs in Newton

Wednesday, March 20

By Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA/NEWTON, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, will invest more than $300 million in Newton by constructing a new shingle plant. The estimated 275,000-square-foot facility... Read More.

Closing Reception Announced for Exhibition at Friendship Hall

Wednesday, March 20

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — A closing reception for the current exhibit in Friendship Hall at McPherson College will be held on Wednesday, March 27 at noon. The exhibit features the artwork of Topeka artists Barbara Waterman-Peters and Larry Peters. The reception will include... Read More.

Former MKC Coop President and CEO Dave Christiansen Inducted into Kansas Coop Hall of Fame

Wednesday, March 20

By Brenna Eller MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — Former President and CEO of Mid Kansas Cooperative, Dave Christiansen of McPherson was recently inducted into the Kansas Coop Hall of Fame after a lifetime career in the cooperative system and 16 years at MKC. MKC shared that the recognition... Read More.

David Domino Joins Board of Directors of Farmers Alliance

Tuesday, March 19

By Farmers Alliance McPHERSON, Kan. — David Domino, CPCU, ARe, has been elected as a Director for the Farmers Alliance Companies, effective March 1, 2024. Dave joins the Farmers Alliance team, providing guidance, direction and oversight for the Companies’ property and casualty insurance operations. According... Read More.