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9th Judicial District Nominating Commission Meeting Set for Nov. 20 to Discuss Nomination Process to Fill District Magistrate Judge Vacancy in McPherson County

Friday, November 15

TOPEKA, Kan. — The 9th Judicial District Nominating Commission is set to meet on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at noon to discuss the process for nominating a candidate to fill a district magistrate judge vacancy in McPherson County. The 9th Judicial District Nominating Commission includes Justice Melissa... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Scholarship Portal Opening Nov. 15

Thursday, November 14

By McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) will open its regular and adult learning scholarship application processes on Nov. 15. While scholarship requirements vary, applications will be accepted from all students in McPherson County. This year, the adult learning... Read More.

McPherson Fireman Injured in Thursday Afternoon Fire

Thursday, November 14

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — One McPherson firefighter was injured Friday afternoon in a commercial building fire in the 1000 block of West Kansas. McPherson Fire Chief Chad Mayberry said crews responding to an automatic alarm just before 4 PM found smoke coming from the... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s November Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Nicholas Griggs

Thursday, November 14

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Nicholas (Nick) Griggs, Vocal Music 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 randomly selects... Read More.

Smoky Valley High School Students Selected for SKMEA Honor Band, Choir and Orchestra

Wednesday, November 13

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Smoky Valley High School announced the students who have been selected for the South Central District KMEA Honor Band, Choir and Orchestra. 1234A Band Tessa Replogle, Flute Claire Blanner, Clarinet Lucas Tubbs, Bass Clarinet Sebastian McGinty-Kinderknecht, Tenor Sax Alternate Emmalee Harris, Trumpet Jill Hett, Horn Echo Clark-Pavlovich, Trombone Treble Choir Emma... Read More.

CCCK Soccer Coach Arrested, Placed on Leave

Wednesday, November 13

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The women's soccer coach at Central Christian College has been arrested on sex-related charges. According to the McPherson County Sheriff's Office jail log, Joshua Macharia was taken into custody just before 6 PM Tuesday on two counts of aggravated... Read More.

McPherson Hospital, Lindsborg Community Hospital, and Mercy Hospital Seeking Community Input on Local Conditions that Impact Health in McPherson County

Tuesday, November 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Hospital, Lindsborg Community Hospital, and Mercy Hospital are collaborating to gather community input on healthcare delivery and unmet needs in the county. This is part of their 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment. Over the coming months, these hospitals will work together... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Hear Multiple Project Updates

Tuesday, November 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — Project updates were presented to the McPherson City Commission Tuesday. On the Euclid extension of the Elm Street Drainage project more sidewalk was placed last week on the south side of Euclid east of Main and electrical conduit and wiring was... Read More.

Provision Ballots Cast in General Election Counted in Vote Canvass, County Clerk Provides Election Update

Tuesday, November 12

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Provision ballots (313 of 4720) cast in last week's general election were counted in the vote canvass by McPherson County Commissioners this morning. County Clerk Hollie Melroy said 80 of the 159 ballots not counted were from people... Read More.

“Path to Pebble” Wins Top Prize at Grand Motoring Festival

Tuesday, November 12

McPHERSON, Kan. (McPherson.edu) — McPherson College's documentary, "The Path to Pebble," chronicling the decade-long journey to compete at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance won Best Documentary Short Film at the Grand Motoring Film Festival on Oct. 31 at Hilton Head Island. The film was... Read More.

Kansas Lawmakers Anxious about Costly Nursing Shortage at Psychiatric Hospitals

Tuesday, November 12

Staffing agency nurses at Larned, Osawatomie cost $60 million annually By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The staffing shortage at Kansas’ psychiatric hospitals in Larned and Osawatomie prompted budget requests of more than $60 million to continue filling the health-care gap with private... Read More.

The Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau Wins Armful of Awards at the 2024 Kansas Tourism Conference

Thursday, November 7

By the Rye Media Group LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau earned multiple Travel Industry Association marketing awards at the 2024 Kansas Tourism Conference held in Olathe. “The Travel Industry Association of Kansas seeks to promote travel across the state through programming that... Read More.