McPherson News

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.

Bethany College Announces the 2023 Homecoming Court Royalty

Wednesday, October 18

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, KAN. — Bethany College announced the 2023 Homecoming Royalty on Friday, Oct. 13, after the annual Student Talent Show that marked the beginning of Homecoming and Hyllningsfest activities this year. Elyse Boden, a Music Education major from Goessel, Kansas, and Enoch... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s October Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Recipient Christine Pianalto

Wednesday, October 18

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust.Chemistry teacher Christine Pianalto has been teaching at McPherson High School for four years.Each month, Ad Astra Radio... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Final Plat and Special Use Permit for New North Main Fire Station

Wednesday, October 18

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — On Tuesday, Oct. 17, McPherson City Commissioners approved the final plat and a special use permit for the new North Main Fire Station. Both had been recommended for approval by the Planning Commission at their meeting on Oct 3.... Read More.

County Commissioners Approve Zoning Change, Cheatham Proposes a RV Storage Facility and Construction Yard for Concrete Crushing

Wednesday, October 18

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners approved a zoning change Monday for a property at the northeast corner of 16th and Mohawk Road, where Tim Cheatham is proposing to construct an RV storage facility and a construction yard at which some concrete... Read More.

A Huge Success : 2023 Svensk Hyllningsfest

Wednesday, October 18

Highlights of Oct. 16 Lindsborg City Council Meeting By Lucky Kidd LINDSBORG, Kan. — The 2023 Svensk Hyllningsfest in Lindsborg is being called a huge success.Mayor Clark Shultz extended thanks to city staff and everyone else who made it possible during Monday's Lindsborg City Council meeting.... Read More.

Lindsborg Changing Plans for EPIC Grant

Wednesday, October 18

By Lucky Kidd LINDSBORG, Kan. — The City of Lindsborg is making a change in plans for use of an EPIC grant it was awarded earlier this year through the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Council.The original plan for the project, one of four funded across... Read More.

Sandzén Paintings Owned by Salina Public Library Sold at Auction, and Patrons aren’t Happy

Tuesday, October 17

In wake of criticism, library board defends decision to part with $280,000 of fine art By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector LONE JACK, Missouri — Auctioneer Dirk Soulis opened bidding on a 1929 oil landscape painting by the... Read More.

Veterans Story Night Tonight

Tuesday, October 17

By Dan Hervey McPHERSON, Kan. — Tonight, on Tuesday, October 17th at 7:00 p.m. George Mellinger and Ron Ensz will share stories at the American Legion. Both served in the US Army. Mellinger served during Korea and Ensz during Vietnam. Friends, family and the public... Read More.

Bethany College Unveils Coach Ted Kessinger Family Stadium in Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Tuesday, October 17

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, KAN. — Bethany College marked a historic moment on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, during the Homecoming/Hyllningsfest weekend, with the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Coach Ted Kessinger Family Stadium. Coach Kessinger and his family, former players, and coaches who worked alongside... Read More.

McPherson College Career Services, Amy Beckman Featured By NACE

Tuesday, October 17

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College’s career service program was recently featured in an article published by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). The article noted that 80% to 85% of McPherson College students work at any given point in the... Read More.