McPherson News

K-State Reimagines Educational Access, Opportunity in Bold New Strategic Plan

Sunday, September 10

By K-State News & Communications Services MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University is leaning into its land-grant heritage and mission with today's launch of its Next-Gen K-State strategic plan.Built from input from more than 10,000 students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors and other university stakeholders —... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of the 22nd Anniversary of 9/11

Sunday, September 10

By the Kansas Office of the GovernorTOPEKA, Kan. — In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly directed flags throughout Kansas be lowered to half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities from sunup to sundown on Monday, September 11, 2023, to honor those... Read More.

Governor Kelly Appoints State Representatives Kuether and French to KCC

Sunday, September 10

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced she has appointed former longtime State Representative Annie Kuether and reappointed Andrew French to serve on the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC). These appointments will be submitted to the Kansas State Senate for confirmation.“Representative... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Funding to Grow Small Business Exports

Sunday, September 10

By the Kansas Office of the GovernorTOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly on Friday announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded $200,000 to the Kansas Department of Commerce to expand the state’s robust export sector, which hit an all-time high of $13.97... Read More.

Veterans Story Night Sept. 19

Sunday, September 10

By Dan Hervey, McPherson American Legion Harry B Dorst Post 24 McPHERSON, Kan. — On Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. two veterans will share their stories at the American Legion. Friends, family and the public are invited.Kathy Nicholson and Sheryl White both served in... Read More.

McPherson Law Enforcement Investigating Aggravated Battery of Local College Student

Friday, September 8

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Police and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation are investigating an overnight aggravated battery incident involving a local college student.McPherson Police Chief Mikel Golden said McPherson County Emergency Communications received a call just before 4 a.m. of a possible... Read More.

Eastbound I-70 Entrance Ramps to be Closed in Junction City to Help Ease K-State Gameday Traffic Congestion

Thursday, September 7

By the Kansas Department of Transportation GEARY COUNTY, Kan. — On Saturday, September 9, the Kansas Department of Transportation plans to temporarily close two eastbound I-70 entrance ramps at Junction City in Geary County. From 7 to 11 a.m. the eastbound entrance ramps at J Hill... Read More.

Annual Faculty, Staff Art Exhibit on Display in Friendship Hall

Thursday, September 7

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — An exhibition featuring the artwork of McPherson College faculty and staff is on display now through October in Friendship Gallery on the college campus. The exhibit includes a wide variety of artistic media. A closing reception is scheduled for... Read More.

Kansas Senators Are Demanding Answers for Rule Reversal On Kansas High Energy Prices

Wednesday, September 6

By the Office of U.S. Senator Roger Marshall Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. and Jerry Moran (R-KS) wrote a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) urging the commission to adjust their electricity transmission costs that are disproportionately hurting Kansas consumers. Currently, Kansans... Read More.

Maxwell Lake Drowning Victim Identified

Wednesday, September 6

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Sheriff Department has identified that the man that was discovered at Maxwell State Lake on Saturday, Sep. 2 is that of 61-year-old Randy B. Gepner of McPherson. In a release sent out today, Captain Jordan Baxter from the McPherson... Read More.

Commissioners Proclaim September as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Tuesday, September 5

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — A bid from Dacus Towing and Recovery to remove an RV parked along Maxwell Street behind a home on Arcadian Court was approved by McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday. The tag on the RV in question expired in 2014, and... Read More.

McPherson’s Shining Star : Loren McMurray Shines Again with Recent Album Release

Monday, September 4

By Brenna Eller Loren Dallas McMurray, of McPherson, Kan., rose to fame in the early 1920s, but died suddenly at the age of 25 before he got to witness just how much his music impacted the jazz industry, and especially saxophone musicians.Owners and producers of... Read More.