McPherson News

Ad Astra Radio Announces Elyria Christian Learning Center Coordinator as September Classroom Hero

Wednesday, September 24

McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Elyria Christian School Learning Center Coordinator Jennifer Swinney as the most recent recipient of the Ad Astra Radio Classroom Hero Award, presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. Each month, Ad Astra Radio randomly selects a... Read More.

Affidavit Released in McPherson Daycare Child Abuse Case

Wednesday, September 24

McPHERSON, Kan. — Additional information has been released in the case of a McPherson woman facing child abuse and other charges stemming from an incident Sept. 10, 2025, at a daycare she operated from her home.At the request of a Wichita TV Station, McPherson... Read More.

New Research at K-State Swats Back at Mosquito-Borne Virus Threatening Pork Industry

Wednesday, September 24

Collaboration between the College of Veterinary Medicine and NBAF yields new JEV insights.MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University researchers and collaborators are creating a buzz in the world of mosquito-borne virus research with a new study on Japanese encephalitis virus, or JEV, which can... Read More.

Evergy Recognized as Carl R. Ice College of Engineering 2025 Company of the Year

Wednesday, September 24

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University's Carl R. Ice College of Engineering is honoring Evergy as its 2025 Company of the Year in recognition of Evergy's outstanding commitment to engineering education, professional excellence and community engagement.Evergy provides electricity to more than 1 million... Read More.

KSU Foundation, Technology Development Institute Collaborate to Support Rural Innovation

Wednesday, September 24

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University's Technology Development Institute is expanding its reach in rural Kansas communities by establishing the Rural Technology Innovation Assistant Program through a unique collaboration with the KSU Foundation.Through a two-year, $1 million grant to the KSU Foundation... Read More.

McPherson College Ranks in U.S. News & World Report “Best College” List

Tuesday, September 23

McPHERSON, Kan. — For the 10th consecutive year, McPherson College has earned recognition by U.S. News & World Report in its 2025-26 Best Colleges list for Regional Colleges in the Midwest. This year, the college ranked within the top 20 on the list. Additionally,... Read More.

Local Consult Meetings to Focus on Regional Transportation Priorities in Kansas

Tuesday, September 23

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is inviting citizens to share ideas and discuss regional transportation needs concerning highways, public transit, pedestrians and more at Local Consult meetings taking place across the state in October.“We want to hear directly from Kansans about what transportation... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Changing 200 Block of Earl Street to a One-Way, Approves Federal Funds Exchange with KDOT

Tuesday, September 23

McPHERSON, Kan. — The 200 block of Earl Street, on the south side of Lincoln Elementary School, will become a one-way, west-bound street after action Tuesday by the McPherson City Commission. This is the side of the school where its Pre-K section is located,... Read More.

McPherson County Looking to Use $750K Safe Roads for All Grant for Potential Projects across the County

Monday, September 22

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Work is moving forward on a Safe Roads for All grant awarded to McPherson County two years ago. Public Works engineer Elizabeth Hopp provided an update to County Commissioners Monday. The $750,000 grant, funded with federal and KDOT funds, will... Read More.

Kansas Unemployment up Slightly from a Year Ago

Monday, September 22

Preliminary data from the Kansas Department of Labor indicates the August unemployment rate of 3.8% was unchanged from July and up a tenth of a percentage point from August 2024 as Kansas' labor force participation increased to 67%.Total non-farm payroll declined by 4.700 from... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Magistrate Judge Erich Campbell

Friday, September 19

TOPEKA, Kan. — Today, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly directed flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol Complex and all court buildings and facilities to honor Magistrate Judge and retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Erich Campbell.“From his time in... Read More.

Mastermind McPherson County Shares Concerns, Strengths

Friday, September 19

McPHERSON, Kan. — While economic confidence is low in McPherson County, there is a lot of interest in business development. That is one of the findings from the 2025 Mastermind McPherson County survey, county-wide results of which were shared during a summit at the... Read More.