McPherson News

Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center to Host 14th Lindsborg Collects, Lindsborg Art Exhibition March 6 – April 5

Friday, February 20

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center will host the 14th Lindsborg Collects…Lindsborg Art Exhibition March 6 through April 5 in the gallery at 114 ½ S. Main Street. This exhibition celebrates local collectors of art, focusing on the stories behind their... Read More.

Lindsborg Museum to Release Pancake, Waffle Flour Based on Historical 80-Year-Old Smoky Valley Recipe

Friday, February 20

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Vintage and “throwback” foods are a popular trend, but the story behind a new product coming from the Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum is like no other. On March 21, the Museum will release “Smoky Valley Best Traditional Pancake Flour”... Read More.

2026 McPherson County All Schools Day Button Design Winner Announced

Friday, February 20

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County All Schools Day Committee has selected Kelsey Clark, library assistant at Washington Elementary School, as the winner of the 2026 All Schools Day Button design competition. "Growing up in McPherson, All Schools Day was always my favorite day... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation to Host Upcoming Community Celebrations

Friday, February 20

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation will bring its 25th anniversary celebration to communities across the county in the coming weeks, announcing recipients of its special “Dream” grants during a series of local events. Each celebration is open to the public and... Read More.

UPDATE: Statewide Silver Alert Canceled for Missing Wichita Man

Friday, February 20

WICHITA, Kan. – The Wichita Police Department reported to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) that Joseph Hanby has been located safe. The Statewide Silver Alert is now canceled. WICHITA, Kan. – The Wichita Police Department requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide... Read More.

KDHE Monitoring Air Quality After Recent Wildland Fires Across Kansas

Thursday, February 19

KANSAS - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) continues to monitor air quality across the state due to the recent wildland fires in western Kansas that began on Feb. 17, due to high winds and dry conditions. Updates will be provided as... Read More.

Kansas Agriculture Responds to Wildfires

Thursday, February 19

MANHATTAN, Kan. (Feb. 18, 2026) — Multiple wildfires have been burning across Kansas beginning on February 17, when the state began to experience higher winds and drier conditions than normal. Governor Laura Kelly issued a state of disaster emergency declaration before noon on Sunday,... Read More.

Join Virtual Open House to Help Plan Newton’s Future

Wednesday, February 18

NEWTON, Kan. — What kind of housing does Newton need? What kind of business growth? What should happen with the old Dillons site at 320 N. Main? Are there streets in Newton where you have safety concerns? Newton residents have the chance to share their... Read More.

McPherson Meals on Wheels Director Announces Retirement

Wednesday, February 18

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Meals on Wheels announced Tuesday Connie Grennan, who has directed the program for the past 25 years, will be retiring April 30th. During Grennan's tenure the program has grown from feeding 40 people a day to around 80 people a day,... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s February Classroom Hero Madison Balencia, Presented by Peoples Bank and Trust

Tuesday, February 17

McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Madison Balencia, 3rd grade teacher at Roosevelt Elementary School, as this month’s 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.

McPherson City Commission Advances Street Projects, Approves IT Upgrades and Several Event Requests

Tuesday, February 17

McPHERSON, Kan. — A change order on a design contract with Alfred Benesch and Company for the Hickory Street reconstruction project was approved during Tuesday's McPherson City Commission meeting. This will add design for the 600 block of West Hayes, a project that is... Read More.

VFW Names Tammy Gipson of St. Joseph Catholic School as Kansas State Middle School Teacher of the Year

Tuesday, February 17

McPHERSON, Kan. — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Department of Kansas is proud to announce Tammy Gipson, a middle school teacher at St. Joseph Catholic School in McPherson, as the Kansas State Middle School Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Gipson was selected for her... Read More.