McPherson News

Centre USD 397 Bus Involved in Wednesday Morning Crash

Wednesday, February 25

A Lost Springs man was injured Wednesday morning when his pickup collided with a Centre USD 397 school bus about three miles west of Lost Spring in Marion County. The Kansas Highway Patrol said Michael Walsh was eastbound on 340th Street just east of Sunflower... Read More.

Newton City Commission Approves Land Sale for GAF Supplier, Sets Fireworks Dates.

Wednesday, February 25

NEWTON, Kan. — Newton City Commissions at their Tuesday meeting approved the sale of about 20 acres of land in the Kansas Logistics Park to APAC-Kansas for $241,000. The site, west of Hillside between SW 9th and SW 12th Streets will be used for... Read More.

Earthquake Reported in Saline County

Wednesday, February 25

An earthquake struck southern Saline County Wednesday afternoon. The earthquake, which the US Geological Survey said had a magnitude of 3.5, occurred around 2:15 PM and was centered just over three miles east-northeast of Assaria. Initial reports indicate the earthquake was felt in both Lindsborg and... Read More.

One Killed, One Injured in SUV and UTV Collision Northwest of McPherson

Wednesday, February 25

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — One person was killed and another injured when an SUV and utility vehicle collided late Tuesday afternoon northwest of McPherson. According to the McPherson County Sheriff's Office, the accident occurred just after 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of 12th and Moccasin... Read More.

Two Senators Call for Data Center Moratorium

Tuesday, February 24

Two south central Kansas Senators have called on counties in their districts to impose moratoriums on data center projects. Senate Majority Leader Chase Blasi of Andale earlier this week called on Sedgwick County to impose a three year moratorium on such facilities. Senator Blasi, whose... Read More.

KDHE Announces First Rural Health Transformation Program Grant Opportunities for Kansas Providers

Tuesday, February 24

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) posted Request for Applications (RFA) for its first two grant opportunities under the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) in Kansas. The application period for the Regional Partnership (RPGP) and the Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) Conversion/Transformative Capital... Read More.

Neosho Regional Advisory Committee Meeting Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Burlington

Tuesday, February 24

The Kansas Water Office’s (KWO) Neosho Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) will have a meeting to discuss current water issues affecting the region as well as the state. The RAC meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 3rd at 1:00 p.m. at Kelley Hall located at... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs Executive Order to Allow Relief from Transportation Restrictions for Wildfire Response Efforts

Tuesday, February 24

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly has signed Executive Order 26-01 to waive certain requirements for commercial motor vehicle carriers and drivers that are assisting in providing relief from the wildfires impacting parts of Kansas. “As Kansas communities grapple with the impacts of these damaging... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Approves Vehicle Purchases, Equipment Upgrades and Windom 911 Tower

Monday, February 23

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Multiple vehicle purchases were approved by McPherson County Commissioners Monday. Three patrol vehicles for the Sheriff's Office were purchased from Midway Motors for a combined cost of just over $124,000. Midway had the low bid of three submitted, the three... Read More.

Lindsborg Property Owners to Receive Tax Refunds After Mill Levy Error

Monday, February 23

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Property owners in Lindsborg will be seeing an adjustment in the 2025 tax bills, due to an error in the mill levy calculation for the city of Lindsborg. County Clerk Hollie Melroy told McPherson County Commissioners Monday at the time of budget... Read More.

McPherson Area Community Calendar

Monday, February 23

McPherson Area Upcoming Events (February 23-March 1) Wednesday, February 25 Meet & Greet with Author Dorothy Kramer from 10 a.m. to 11a.m. at the McPherson Public Library. Dorothy will also be receiving guests at the Cedars event center from 1 to 2 p.m. Dorothy Kramer grew... Read More.

Hutchinson Police are Investigating a Shooting Incident Near 4th and Whiteside.

Friday, February 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - **Updated Media Release - Homicide 1st Degree** On February 20th, 2026, at approximately 8:19 P.M., officers with the Hutchinson Police Department were dispatched to the 800 block of West 4th Avenue in reference to a reported shooting. When they arrived, officers located an... Read More.