McPherson News

Community Wide Corn Hole Tournament and Tailgate

Thursday, August 17

INMAN, Kan. — Inman FFA and the Inman FFA Alumni & Friends will be hosting a community wide corn hole tournament and tailgate on Sunday, Aug. 27 at the Inman City Pasture.A $10/team entry fee will be due before the start of the tournament... Read More.

New Kansas Bicycle Map (2023-25) Now Available

Thursday, August 17

Information by Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — Whether you’re looking to cycle from one county to the next or across the entire state, the new 2023-2025 Kansas Bicycle Map has a lot to offer those planning a short trip or a long ride.“The revised... Read More.

KCAIC Invites Creative Individuals to Join Kansas Touring Artist Roster

Thursday, August 17

By Kansas Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (KCAIC) announced it is accepting applications from artists to be listed on the Kansas Touring Artist Roster. Applicants can come from any artistic discipline including, but not limited to, music, theater, dance, visual... Read More.

Career Opportunities in Kansas Plentiful for Those Seeking Work

Thursday, August 17

By Kansas Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland invites jobseekers and employers to participate in this month’s Statewide Virtual Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 23.“In 2023 alone, more than 1,500 jobseekers... Read More.

Kansas Housing Resources Corporation Awards MIH Grants and Tax Credits

Wednesday, August 16

KANSAS — Kansas Housing Resources Corporation made award announcements on Aug. 11 for the 2023 Round 2 Moderate Income Housing, Kansas Housing Investor Tax Credit, and Moderate Income Housing-American Rescue Plan Act Award List. There were 20 projects from 19 Kansas communities awarded MIH Grants... Read More.

BREAKING: KBI Announces Criminal Investigation Linked to Marion County Record to Proceed Independently

Wednesday, August 16

By Lucky Kidd MARION, Kan. — Kansas Bureau of Investigation announced today the criminal investigation linked to the Marion County Record will proceed independently and without review or examination of any evidence seized from the paper and two homes by Marion Police under search warrants... Read More.

Dolly Parton Celebrates Statewide Imagination Library Program Expansion in Kansas

Wednesday, August 16

~Governor Kelly Proclaims August 14 ‘Imagination Library of Kansas Day’ in the State~~ By the Kansas Office of the Governor OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly welcomed iconic singer-songwriter and early childhood literacy advocate Dolly Parton to Kansas on Monday to celebrate the statewide expansion of her Imagination Library... Read More.

Clue Auditions

Tuesday, August 15

By the McPherson Community Theatre McPHERSON, Kan. — Auditions for Clue are coming up on August 20th and 21st! Show dates for the Fall play will be October 19th-22nd. Sign up for auditions and find more information here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094DA9A62CA7FB6-clueEveryone ages 18 and up are... Read More.

NXTSTAGE Enterprise Engagement Series Applications Close August 18

Tuesday, August 15

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce NXTSTAGE Enterprise Engagement Series is a targeted program to activate a rich knowledge network and forge relationships between Kansas companies and established enterprises. This program aims to demystify the partnering process, to build customer pathways and accelerate innovation and... Read More.

Complete the Chamber Blue Interest Survey BEFORE the 18th

Tuesday, August 15

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce Did your company complete an Interest Survey last year and opt not to enroll in coverage? The McPherson Chamber of Commerce encourages you to take the survey again if you have less than 50 employees. One difference in this... Read More.

McPherson Fire Department Gets News Slide-In Wildland Fire Unit: City of McPherson Commission Meeting Aug. 15

Tuesday, August 15

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Fire department is getting a new slide-in wildland fire unit. The unit, which can be placed on a utility vehicle when the National Weather Service issues a fire weather alert, will replace a 30 year old unit... Read More.

McPherson Awarded Grant for 40 New Homes

Tuesday, August 15

By the City of McPherson McPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson is excited to announce its successful application for an MIH-ARPA (Moderate Income Housing-American Rescue Plan Act) grant through the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation. McPherson’s successful proposal — submitted by Twinland II, LLC —... Read More.