McPherson News

Kansas National Guardsmen to Support Veterans Day Events

Monday, November 6

By the Kansas Office of the Adjutant General’s Department KANSAS — Soldiers and Airmen of the Kansas National Guard will honor their fellow veterans, past and present, by participating in several Veterans Day events in the state. Saturday, Nov. 4 Emporia Company A, Recruiting and Retention Battalion, will... Read More.

USDA Invests $4.21 Million to Help Rural Kansas Business Owners Lower Energy Costs, Generate Income and Expand Operations

Monday, November 6

By U.S. Department of Agriculture KANSAS — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Kansas State Director Christy Davis today announced that Rural Development is awarding $4.21 million in grants to help agricultural producers and rural small business owners make energy efficiency improvements and renewable... Read More.

Peoples Bank and Trust Celebrates 125 Years, Hosts Chamber Connection

Monday, November 6

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Peoples Bank and Trust's 125th anniversary was on Nov. 1, 2023. The bank hosted the Chamber Connection for the McPherson Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Nov 2. Tom Pruitt, the current Peoples Bank and Trust President, shared the bank's history... Read More.

BPU Employee of the Month for October: Chris Unruh

Friday, November 3

By the McPherson Board of Public Utilities McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Board of Public Utilities delivers some of the lowest-cost and most reliable power and water in the State. However, the BPU wouldn’t be able to do what it does as well as it... Read More.

McPherson to become Purple Heart City

Friday, November 3

By the City of McPherson McPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson is excited to announce its intention to become a Purple Heart City, joining a nation-wide list that today includes eight other municipalities in the state. To celebrate, the City will host a ceremony to... Read More.

Kansas Children Entering Foster Care is at Lowest Point Since 2006

Friday, November 3

~~DCF’s Focus on Prevention Helps Agency Achieve Milestone~~ By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that for the first time since 2006, the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) had fewer than 3,000 children enter foster care... Read More.

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

Friday, November 3

By 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. The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs... Read More.

McPherson College Professor Dustin Wilgers to be One of Three Southwestern College Graduates Inducted into the 2023 Natural Science Hall of Fame

Thursday, November 2

By Southwestern College WINFIELD, Kan. — Three Southwestern College graduates will be inducted into the Natural Science Hall of Fame on Saturday, Nov. 11, in Deets Library on the campus of Southwestern College. The new members are Dustin Wilgers, Stephanie Kesler, and Bryan Dennett. Dennett... Read More.

Classic Cars of McPherson College at McPherson Museum

Thursday, November 2

By McPherson College McPHERSON, KAN. – Visitors to the McPherson Museum & Arts Foundation will have an opportunity to see several unique cars this winter in a temporary exhibition open now through March. The museum is hosting Classic Cars of McPherson College, featuring the Pebble... Read More.

McPherson Man Identified in Harvey County Fatal Accident

Wednesday, November 1

By Ad Astra News HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. — The Harvey County Sheriff's Office has identified the person killed in a one vehicle crash near Burrton Tuesday as a 26-year-old McPherson man. Cody Curl was southbound on Burmac Road about two miles south of Burrton around 4:50... Read More.

McPherson College Men’s and Women’s Home Basketball Games Returning to 98.9/1540 KMCP

Wednesday, November 1

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Basketball season is here, Bulldog fans, and Ad Astra Radio will have live coverage for McPherson College Men’s and Women’s home basketball games on 98.9/1540 KMCP. “We are excited to add McPherson College Sports to 98.9/1540 KMCP’s lineup,” Chris Shank,... Read More.

KANcycle Bike Sharing Announces Free Rides for Kansas Mobility Week

Wednesday, November 1

By Kansas Mobility Management KANSAS — Kansas is celebrating the 3rd Annual Mobility Week November 5 to November 12, 2023. KANcycle is offering the promo code “MobWeek23” for free rides on KANcycle bicycles during Mobility Week. This promo code is good for all locations in the... Read More.