McPherson News

City of Marion Emergency Shelter Available at City Ballroom if Needed

Sunday, January 14

By Lucky Kidd MARION, Kan. — The City of Marion has announced it will make the city ballroom available as an emergency shelter should the need arise. Residents have been advised if their heat and/or power goes off or if they are stranded on the road... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the Sundowner West MHP, Saline County

Sunday, January 14

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Sundowner West Mobile Home Park public water supply system located in Saline County. Customers should observe the following precautions... Read More.

Winning State Debate Again: McPherson High School Defends 4A 4-Speaker Title

Saturday, January 13

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson High School has defended its 4A 4-speaker state title once again. The Bullpup debaters went undefeated Saturday in the state tournament in Tonganoxie, edging Bishop Miege which lost just two matches in the two day tournament. Buhler Placed 3rd... Read More.

Bethany College Receives Historic $10 Million Gift from Roy and Donice ’73 Applequist

Friday, January 12

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. — On Friday, January 12, Interim President Steve Eckman announced a substantial ten-year gift of $10 million from longtime supporters Roy and Donice '73 Applequist, marking a historic contribution to Bethany College. In a heartfelt expression of dedication to Bethany... Read More.

2024 Kansas Horizon Award Program Recognizes 32 Kansas Educators

Friday, January 12

By the Kansas State Department of Education KANSAS — Thirty-two educators from Kansas are being recognized for their outstanding teaching skills through the 2024 Kansas Horizon Award program. The 2024 Kansas Horizon Award recipients were recently announced by the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE). The... Read More.

McPherson High School Fall 2023 Honor Roll

Thursday, January 11

By McPherson High School McPherson High School Honor Roll (3.49-3.0) Fall 2023 SENIORS Banuelos, Abraham G Behrens, Ethan A Bhakta, Kunj Bonlender, Noel Nicole Dahlstrom, Cale M Dammann, Jordan Daryl Davis, Myah Maxine Egging, Gage Patrick Eickbush, Conor Michael Elbert, Brayden William Faulk, Paige Jo Ferguson, Lara Frances Grace Givens, Brendan Michael Thomas Hobson, Zahara Janzen, LilyAnn Jean Jennings, Daniel C Miller, Joseph R Miller,... Read More.

Bethany College Announces Details for the 2024 Messiah Festival of the Arts

Wednesday, January 10

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, KAN – The Bethany Oratorio Society invites all interested singers to join in the first rehearsal for the Messiah Festival on January 28 at 3 p.m. on the Presser Hall stage on the Bethany College Campus. The theme for this year's... Read More.

Red Cross: Emergency Blood Shortage May Delay Medical Procedures

Wednesday, January 10

Donors urged to give now as nation faces lowest number of blood donors in decades Donors have the chance to help save lives, win trip to Super Bowl LVIII By the American Red Cross KANSAS — The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as... Read More.

Kansas Fish Consumption Advisories for 2024

Tuesday, January 9

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (collectively, “Kansas”) is issuing fish consumption advisories for 2024. The following advisories identify types of fish, or other aquatic... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Hosts McPherson Chamber Connection on 75th Anniversary of KNEX-KMCP

Monday, January 8

Story by the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — Chamber members crowded into the Ad Astra Radio station on a cold January 4, 2024, to celebrate it being 75 years to the day since KNEX 1540, now known as KMCP, took to the... Read More.

McPherson College Receives $2 Million Mabee Foundation Matching Grant

Monday, January 8

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College received a $2 million grant from the J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation. The grant will be directed toward the construction of the new Campus Commons. The Mabee Foundation grant comes following last year’s completion of the Building... Read More.

Weather Update: Potentially Dangerous Winter Weather Conditions to Spread Across Large Portion of Kansas Monday into Monday Night

Sunday, January 7

By Lucky Kidd Potentially dangerous winter weather conditions will spread across a large part of Kansas Monday into Monday night as the second in a series of disturbances moves into the central plains. Blizzard warnings have been issued for west central and portions of central and... Read More.

City of Marion Emergency Shelter Available at City Ballroom if Needed

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the Sundowner West MHP, Saline County

Winning State Debate Again: McPherson High School Defends 4A 4-Speaker Title

Bethany College Receives Historic $10 Million Gift from Roy and Donice ’73 Applequist

2024 Kansas Horizon Award Program Recognizes 32 Kansas Educators

McPherson High School Fall 2023 Honor Roll

Bethany College Announces Details for the 2024 Messiah Festival of the Arts

Red Cross: Emergency Blood Shortage May Delay Medical Procedures

Kansas Fish Consumption Advisories for 2024

Ad Astra Radio Hosts McPherson Chamber Connection on 75th Anniversary of KNEX-KMCP

McPherson College Receives $2 Million Mabee Foundation Matching Grant

Weather Update: Potentially Dangerous Winter Weather Conditions to Spread Across Large Portion of Kansas Monday into Monday Night

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