McPherson News

Shooting at Kansas City Chiefs Victory Parade Kills 1 Person, Injures Multiple People

Thursday, February 15

By Gabe Rosenberg, KCUR KANSAS CITY, KAN. (Feb. 14, 2024) — A shooting near the end of the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl rally at Union Station has left 22 victims, including one dead. Shots were fired at the end of the Kansas City Chiefs'... Read More.

McPherson Main Street Welcomes La Jefa Mexicana

Thursday, February 15

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — La Jefa Mexicana, the vibrant pink Mexican food truck recently turned sit-down restaurant was officially welcomed to Main Street on Wednesday, Feb. 14. “I want to thank my crew for being so patient with me," Owner of Dora Ochoa said.... Read More.

KBI and Attorney General’s Office Receive Partnership Award from Homeland Security Investigations

Wednesday, February 14

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation TOPEKA, Kan. — Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Kansas City’s acting Special Agent in Charge Taekuk Cho presented the HSI KC office’s 2023 Agency Partnership Award, Feb. 13, to KBI Director Tony Mattivi, who accepted the award on behalf of... Read More.

Tabor College Hits Record Enrollment for Graduate Courses

Wednesday, February 14

By Tabor College HILLSBORO, KAN. — Tabor College reached record graduate enrollment, hitting 100 students for the first time. With an almost even split between M.B.A and M.Ed. enrollment, both programs are growing and expanding to reach even more students. The graduate students hail... Read More.

Central Christian College of Kansas Students Named to Dean’s List for Fall 2023

Wednesday, February 14

By Central Christian College of Kansas McPHERSON, Kan. – The Registrar for Central Christian College of Kansas has named 76 students from the School of Arts and Science (SAS) to the Dean’s List for the Fall 23' Term. Among the 76 SPE students, 32 earned... Read More.

Commerce Encourages Jobseekers to Attend Year’s First Statewide Virtual Job Fair

Wednesday, February 14

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for talent to take part in the first Virtual Statewide Job Fair of the year. Hosted by KANSASWORKS, the job fair will be... Read More.

USD 418 Considering Contracting out for Custodial Services, Graduation Requirement Changes for Class of 2028

Tuesday, February 13

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson USD 418 is on the verge of contracting out for custodial services at McPherson High School after the Board of Education Monday accepted a one-year proposal from AgTac Service Group. Superintendent Shiloh Vincent said a major factor in... Read More.

United Way of McPherson County Campaign Concludes

Tuesday, February 13

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The 2023 United Way of McPherson County campaign has concluded, with 271,000 thousand dollars raised, short of a 325-thousand-dollar goal. The United Way's Board of Directors said in a statement Tuesday they extend their sincere gratitude to the businesses... Read More.

President Michael Schneider Receives Distinguished Alumni Award from University of Pennsylvania

Tuesday, February 13

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — Dr. Michael Schneider, president of McPherson College, recently received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Higher Education Management Executive Doctoral program at the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education. The award recognizes program alumni who have demonstrated significant... Read More.

KDOT’s Cost Share Program Applications Being Accepted

Monday, February 12

By the Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for the spring 2024 round of the agency’s Cost Share Program. Nearly $140 million has been given to Kansas communities since the Cost Share Program began in 2019. The... Read More.

Inman Artist WenDee Rowe’s Exhibit “From the Seat of a Bike” Showing in Iola Through March 11

Saturday, February 10

INMAN/IOLA, Kan. — Inman Artist, WenDee Rowe will be showing her exhibit, "From the Seat of a Bike" at the Bowlus Art Center in Iola until March 11. Rowe will also do an artist's talk on March 2 at 5:30 p.m. according to Marci Penner,... Read More.

McPherson Hospital President and CEO Lewis Newberry Retiring, Hospital Board Names Tanner Wealand Interim President and CEO

Friday, February 9

By the McPherson Center for Health McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Hospital announces that current president and CEO, Lewis Newberry, has made the decision to retire, effective Friday, February 9. Newberry shared that retirement is something that has been on his mind for months now, and stated... Read More.

Shooting at Kansas City Chiefs Victory Parade Kills 1 Person, Injures Multiple People

McPherson Main Street Welcomes La Jefa Mexicana

KBI and Attorney General’s Office Receive Partnership Award from Homeland Security Investigations

Tabor College Hits Record Enrollment for Graduate Courses

Commerce Encourages Jobseekers to Attend Year’s First Statewide Virtual Job Fair

USD 418 Considering Contracting out for Custodial Services, Graduation Requirement Changes for Class of 2028

United Way of McPherson County Campaign Concludes

President Michael Schneider Receives Distinguished Alumni Award from University of Pennsylvania

Inman Artist WenDee Rowe’s Exhibit “From the Seat of a Bike” Showing in Iola Through March 11

McPherson Hospital President and CEO Lewis Newberry Retiring, Hospital Board Names Tanner Wealand Interim President and CEO

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