McPherson News

USD 418 Proposed Budget for 2023-24

Tuesday, August 15

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The proposed 2023-24 budget for McPherson USD 418 calls for a just over eight tenths of a mill increase in the property tax levy compared for 2022-23 and exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate.The USD 418 Board of Education Monday... Read More.

Voters Asked to Consider USD 418 Bond Issue in November

Tuesday, August 15

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — For the second time this year, McPherson USD 418 voters will be asked to consider a bond issue in November. The USD 418 Board of Education Monday approved submission to voters in November of an $88.5 million, 30 year... Read More.

PACT Act Application Deadline Extended for Veterans with Disabilities

Monday, August 14

By the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs WICHITA, Kan. — Those who haven't and need to have and extension until 11:59 p.m. ET today, Aug. 14, 2023, to file the PACT Act claim—or submit the intent to file—and be eligible for benefits backdated to August 10,... Read More.

Leake Sisters of Sterling to be Featured in Times Square

Sunday, August 13

Tatum Faith Leake and Elliot Noelle Leake to Represent the Down Syndrome Community In Unique Annual National Down Syndrome Society Video Presentation By the National Down Syndrome Society NEW YORK —Tatum Faith Leake and Elliot Noelle Leake of Sterling, Kansas, will appear in the bright lights of... Read More.

KGBK Relocates to Upgrade and Increase Coverage

Sunday, August 13

By Ad Astra News The Golden Belt's Real Country KGBK is now covering more.Ad Astra Radio has relocated KGBK from 96.7 to 98.9 FM, implementing an upgrade project that has been more than two decades in the making. Along with the new frequency, KGBK has... Read More.

Police Defend Actions in Marion Record Raid

Sunday, August 13

By Ad Astra News MARION, Kan. — The Marion Police Department is defending their actions in Friday's raid of the Marion County Record and the home of publisher Eric Meyer during which computer equipment, reporter notes, cell phones and other items were seized along with... Read More.

Police Stage ‘Chilling’ Raid on Marion County Newspaper, Seizing Computers, Records and Cellphones

Friday, August 11

By Sherman Smith, Sam Bailey, Rachel Mipro and Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector MARION, Kan. — In an unprecedented raid Friday, local law enforcement seized computers, cellphones and reporting materials from the Marion County Record office, the newspaper’s reporters, and the publisher’s home.Eric Meyer, owner and... Read More.

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

Friday, August 11

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory update due to blue-green algae.A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look... Read More.

CASA For Children to Have Princess Party Aug. 26

Friday, August 11

Information provided by Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) For Children McPHERSON, Kan. — Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) For Children will be having a come and go Princess Party at MPNaz Church, 1455 N Main, in McPherson on Aug. 26 from 11:30 to 2:30 p.m.On... Read More.

Kansas Has Five Drive-In Movie Theaters; a Sixth May Be Coming Soon

Friday, August 11

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — People of a certain age will remember drive-in movie theaters. Once wildly popular across the country, drive-in movie theaters have largely disappeared. However, there are still a few places in Kansas where you can enjoy this entertainment experience.Read More.

New Round of Funding Announced for Revitalization of Downtown Buildings

Friday, August 11

By Kansas Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced on Aug. 10 that $1.5 million will be available for a fourth round of Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grants to revitalize dilapidated and underutilized downtown buildings in small communities... Read More.

McPherson College Classic Car on the Way to Pebble Beach

Friday, August 11

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — A project more than seven years in the making began its journey to the greatest classic car show in the world this morning.The 1953 Mercedes Benz 300 S restored by students and faculty in McPherson College's Automotive Restoration program... Read More.