McPherson News

National Emergency Alert Test Scheduled Wednesday

Tuesday, October 3

By Lucky Kidd A national emergency alert test is scheduled for Wednesday at 1:20 PM.This will actually be two alerts, one of which is activation of the Emergency Alert System on radio and TV stations and most cable systems. This part of the test, which... Read More.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Suspect Makes Initial Appearance, Fund Established for Family of Victim

Tuesday, October 3

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Charges have been filed against a McPherson man in connection with a Saturday night hit and run northeast of McPherson that claimed the life of Pedeo Amezcua-Gonzalez.Brice Kasting made his initial appearance in McPherson County District Court Tuesday morning... Read More.

McPherson Commission Approves Two Payments for Police Range Training Building Project

Tuesday, October 3

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — At Tuesday's meeting McPherson City commissioners approved payments for two items connected with the Police Range training building project. The range is located on BPU property near 17th and Mohawk Road.A $77,823 payment was made for a 56 by... Read More.

The Cenex(R) Brand Launches Community Giveback Program to Support Local Pride

Tuesday, October 3

Hometown Throwdown will continue the brand's tradition of giving back to communities by awarding $150,000 to fund local festivals By Cenex, the energy brand of CHS Inc. INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, Minn., — Cenex®, the energy brand of CHS Inc., launched Read More.

Chamber Annual Meeting

Monday, October 2

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting will be on Wednesday, Nov. 8 from 11:30-1:00 at the McPherson Community Building.The McPherson Chamber of Commerce will be honoring the recipient of the 2023 President's Award, Dan Hervey,... Read More.

Total Tax Collections for September $42M More than Estimate

Monday, October 2

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today announced that total tax collections for September 2023 were $991.6 million. That is $42.0 million, or 4.4%, more than the estimate. Total tax collections are up $30.6 million, or 3.2%, from... Read More.

Governor Kelly Releases Kansas Broadband Digital Equity Plan for Public Comment

Monday, October 2

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today announced the Kansas Digital Equity (DE) Plan for high-speed internet connectivity is available for public review and comment. While the recently announced Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Five-Year Action... Read More.

Arrest Made in Fatal Wreck

Monday, October 2

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON Kan. — An arrest has been made in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident Saturday night northeast of McPherson.The Kansas Highway Patrol said a pickup driven by Brice Kasting of McPherson and going south on 17th Avenue about 8 PM struck... Read More.

Two Fatally Injured in Area Wrecks Saturday Evening

Sunday, October 1

Traffic accidents Saturday evening claimed the lives of two central Kansas residents, including a man struck while walking along a county road northeast of McPherson and a Hutchinson woman killed in a crash in far southeast Reno County.The Kansas Highway Patrol said Pedro Amezcua-Gonzalez,... Read More.

Kansas Forest Service Launches Online Tool to Assess State’s Wildfire Risk

Friday, September 29

Training sessions planned for Wichita, Manhattan By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Not all Kansas wildfires make headline news, so it may come as a surprise to many that the Sunflower State reported more than 8,000 wildfires in 2022.Eight…thousand…fires.... Read More.

$350M in Highway Projects Added to IKE Construction Pipeline: Rice County Estimated at $15M for Shoulder Project Along US-56

Friday, September 29

Governor Kelly Announces Construction Timeline Set for Final Phases of Remaining T-WORKS Projects By Ad Astra News OLATHE, Kan. – Seven Expansion and Modernization highway projects were announced by Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed on Thursday for a total investment of more than... Read More.

Free Will Donation Taco Buffet for Natasha and Brailee Thrash at 56 Family Restaurant Oct. 9

Friday, September 29

By Ad Astra News GALVA, Kan. — On Monday, Oct. 9., there will be a free will donation taco buffet for McPherson natives Natasha Thrash and her daughter Brailee who have both been diagnosed with cancer.The mother and daughter duo are known for their sass,... Read More.