McPherson News

Wall Park Lake Retaining Wall Repair Begins, Sen. Moran Secures McPherson Police Department $275K to Purchase Specialized Video Equipment and Command Trailer

Tuesday, March 19

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — A crew brought in by the manufacturer of the retaining wall panels along the Wall Park Lake has begun repairs to the wall, nearly half of which has collapsed. Public Works Director Jeff Woodward said the Lock and Load... Read More.

McPherson County and City Commissioners Approve Purchase of BearCat Armored Vehicle for McPherson County Special Response Team

Tuesday, March 19

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Commission Monday and McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved purchase of a new BearCat armored vehicle that will be used by the Sheriff's Office and McPherson Police Joint Response Team. Undersheriff James Bergstrom told County Commissioners their share... Read More.

Mayberry Chosen to Lead McPherson Fire Department

Tuesday, March 19

By the City of McPherson McPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson is excited to announce the appointment of Chad Mayberry as new fire Chief for the McPherson Fire Department. Mayberry’s appointment was announced at the most recent City of McPherson Commission weekly meeting, ending a... Read More.

Swedish Pavilion Closed to Public Pending Completion Of Critical Structural Stabilization Repairs

Monday, March 18

By Adam Pracht, Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Board of Directors of the Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum voted on Thursday, March 14 to close the museum’s 1904 World’s Fair Swedish Pavilion to the public until structural... Read More.

Governor Kelly Appoints Chris Kennedy as Secretary of Wildlife and Parks

Monday, March 18

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. (March 15, 2024) — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that she has appointed Chris Kennedy as Secretary of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) effective March 18, 2024. Kennedy is preceded by Secretary Brad... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Allowing Private Funds to Support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Monday, March 18

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. (March 15, 2024) — Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 195, authorizing the Kansas Children’s Cabinet to establish a nonprofit corporation to receive donations, gifts, grants, and engage in fundraising activities for Dolly Parton’s Imagination... Read More.

Steel Skarecrow to Perform in Washunga Days June 22

Friday, March 15

By Brenna Eller COUNCIL GROVE, Kan. — On June 22, Steel Skarecrow will be performing at Washunga Days, an annual music and community festival put on by the Council Grove Area Trade & Tourism Association at 3 p.m. on the stage in the Neosho... Read More.

Honorary Officer Isaiah Rivera Sworn Into McPherson Police Department

Friday, March 15

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Isaiah Rivera, of McPherson was sworn in as the McPherson KS Police Department's Honorary Officer on March 15, 2024. In a statement on social media, the McPherson Police Department shared, “Isaiah has shown true bravery in his battle against... Read More.

County Matching Event Raises $610,000 For Local Organizations

Thursday, March 14

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) has announced the final totals of their Match Week event. Between Mar. 4-8 over $610,000, with match included, was raised to help build the endowments of over 50 county... Read More.

Musical Drama “A Goodly Heritage” Shares History of Swiss Volynian Mennonites in Moundridge March 23-24

Thursday, March 14

By Kathy Goering for the 150th celebration of Mennonites coming to U.S. in 1874 MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — A Goodly Heritage, a musical drama sharing a history of the Swiss Volynian Mennonites will be shown on Saturday, March 23 at 7:00 and Sunday, March 24, at... Read More.

Hyatt Life Sciences Comes to The Cedars April 6

Wednesday, March 13

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Dr. Gene Zaid and Dr. Jack Mull, along with the team from Hyatt Life Sciences, will be speaking on the topic of “Putting Science Behind the Tradition” on April 6 at 5 p.m. at The Cedars Wellness and Conference... Read More.

I-135 Pavement Replacement Resumes at Moundridge

Wednesday, March 13

By Kansas Department of Transportation MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. (March 12, 2024) — Beginning Monday, March 18, the Kansas Department of Transportation will resume work for a pavement replacement project on I-135 from just north of exit 48 in McPherson County and continue south about three miles,... Read More.