McPherson News

County Commissioners Table Zoning Change Due to Not Meeting State Signature Requirement

Tuesday, October 10

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — A change in zoning for a property at the northeast corner of 16th Avenue and Mohawk Road was tabled by the McPherson County Commission Monday. Tim Cheatham requested a change in zoning for the property a half mile west... Read More.

Rickerson and McCabe to Fill Vacancies on USD 418 Board of Education

Tuesday, October 10

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — After casting a total of five ballots, and one person being voted on twice, Sherrie Rickerson and Perry McCabe were appointed to fill vacancies on the McPherson USD 418 Board of Education Monday night.Rickerson, a lead coach at STEP... Read More.

Governor Kelly and Attorney General Kobach Condemn Attacks Against Israel

Monday, October 9

By the Kansas Office of the GovernorTOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly and Attorney General Kris Kobach jointly release the below statement in response to the recent attacks against the Israeli people. “Like all Kansans, we are sickened and angered by the images and accounts of Hamas... Read More.

2023 Holiday Promotion Deadline to Signup Oct. 23

Monday, October 9

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — Can you believe it's already time to plan for the holidays?! Each year the Chamber and McPherson Main Street offer a Holiday Promotion with options to choose from that benefit your business and customers including:Holiday... Read More.

Marshall’s Office Offers Assistance to Kansans in Israel

Monday, October 9

By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall M.D. SALINA, Kan. – In response to the ongoing deadly attacks on Israel, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., has announced his office’s assistance in helping any Kansan in Israel safely evacuate to a neighboring country... Read More.

Motorcyclist Airlifted to Wichita Hospital Following Accident Monday Morning

Monday, October 9

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — One person was airlifted to a Wichita hospital after an accident involving a motorcycle and truck late Monday morning on the southwest edge of McPherson.The McPherson County Sheriff's Office was dispatched at 10:10 AM to K-153, the old... Read More.

Bethany College Class of 1983 Announces the Henry Hays Scholarship

Monday, October 9

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, KAN. — The Bethany College Office of Advancement is excited to announce the endowment of the Henry Hays Scholarship. Dr. Hays was a business professor from 1977 – 1996, leaving his mark on the Bethany College campus and in students' lives... Read More.

Pumpkins and Persistence Pays Off at Walters’ Pumpkin Patch in Kansas

Monday, October 9

Go big or gourd home at this pumpkin patch in Butler County By Sheridan Wimmer, Kansas Living BUTLER COUNTY, Kan. — The Walters started their pumpkin patch in 1986 because of Becky’s love of horticulture. She had been working at a greenhouse in El Dorado... Read More.

Paint Party – What, Here, Now

Thursday, October 5

By Irene Nielsen LINDSBORG, Kan. — Prairie Paint Parties will address fun art expressions for a special time for adults and junior adults. Couples, clubs, travelers, and more often seek an authentic experience of prairie living. Mid Kansas is known for celebrating arts. This is... Read More.

Inman Match Week: Oct. 6 through Oct. 12

Thursday, October 5

By McPherson County Community FoundationINMAN, Kan. — McPherson County Community Foundation's partnering foundation the Inman Community Foundation has received a grant to increase the amount that they can match for their upcoming Match Week 2023. This grant, gifted from the Patterson Family Foundation, will provide... Read More.

BPU Employee of the Month for September : Jared Hagemann

Thursday, October 5

By the McPherson Board of Public Utilities McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Board of Public Utilities delivers some of the lowest-cost and most reliable power and water in the State. However, the BPU wouldn’t be able to do what it does as well as it... Read More.

Heide, Lopez Nominated for Kansas Teacher Promise Award

Wednesday, October 4

By Tabor College HILLSBORO, Kan. — Emma Heide (cs) and Regan (James, g’22) Lopez were recognized as Tabor College’s 2023 Kansas Teacher of Promise Award nominees.Heide is student-teaching at Pray Woodman Elementary in Wichita, Kan., and Lopez is teaching at William Allen White Elementary School... Read More.