McPherson News

Freddy’s “Custard With Cops”

Friday, July 21

KANSAS - On July 26, eight Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers locations including McPherson, Hutchinson, and Newton will be participating in "Custard with Cops," an event from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., where 15 percent of the sales made that day will go towards... Read More.

Moundridge Community Foundation Announces Grant Recipients

Friday, July 21

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — The Moundridge Community Foundation, which is an affiliate of the McPherson County Community Foundation has announced their grant recipients for 2023. They are the Moundridge Recreation Commission, Cradles to Crayons, and the Swiss Mennonite Cultural & Historical Association.Each year the MCF... Read More.

Bethany College Awarded $15,000 Grant to Enhance Vocational Reflection and Exploration for Students

Thursday, July 20

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, KAN. — Bethany College is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a prestigious Professional Development Grant from the Council of Independent College's Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE) for $15,000. This grant will support a year-long initiative... Read More.

County Commissioners Extend Moratorium on Residential Subdivision Applications

Wednesday, July 19

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Commission has extended through at least next January 8th a moratorium on residential subdivision applications. This continues a moratorium imposed in June, 2022 that directed the county's planning and zoning administrator to not accept or process applications for residential... Read More.

McPherson Commissioners Approve Moratorium on Health Insurance

Wednesday, July 19

MCPHERSON, Kan. - On July 18, The McPherson City Commission approved a moratorium on health insurance premium payments for the month of September. Under City policy when the amount in the city's health insurance reserve exceeds a certain level health insurance premium charges can be... Read More.

Capper Project Dedication Set for July 24

Wednesday, July 19

By the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation Hutchinson, Kan — The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation, along with the Kansas State Fair set the date for the dedication of the Capper Project for Monday, July 24, 2023 at 3 PM at the House of Capper on the Kansas State... Read More.

McPherson Public Schools Offering New Virtual Program

Wednesday, July 19

By McPherson Public Schools McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Public Schools has announced a new endeavor to better serve local students. Beginning in the 2023-24 school year, McPherson Public Schools is offering a virtual program for select 9th-12th grade students.This program will provide a unique, local... Read More.

IdeaTek Expands Fiber Internet to McPherson

Wednesday, July 19

By IdeaTek MCPHERSON, Kan. - Thanks to an overwhelming response from residents, IdeaTek is expanding its popular ultra-fast fiber internet to McPherson residents and businesses. This expansion will give thousands of additional households access to gigabit speeds at affordable prices.The first zone was connected earlier... Read More.

Goessel Mayor Ben Schmidt Resigns During City Meeting

Tuesday, July 18

GOESSEL, Kan. — Goessel Mayor Ben Schmidt resigned on July 17 during the City Council meeting, effective immediately. In his letter of resignation, Schmidt cited family commitments in part for his decision.He also noted a number of frustrations, in particular a recent survey that... Read More.

USD 418 Board of Education to Submit New Bond Proposal in November

Tuesday, July 18

McPHERSON, Kan. — At the McPherson USD 418 Board of Education meeting on Monday night, the Board agreed to submit to voters in November another bond issue proposal, of the same amount as the proposal rejected in May, but with some changes. The most notable... Read More.

Governor Kelly Highlights Kansas’ Continued Success with 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Tuesday, July 18

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced Monday that since its launch in July 2022, the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline connects notably more Kansans to mental health resources in the Lifeline’s first full year of operation. In its first year, 9-8-8 saw a 73% increase... Read More.

No Winner in Monday’s Powerball Drawing. Jackpot Hits $1 Billion

Tuesday, July 18

ST. JOSEPH. Mo. (AP) — The Powerball jackpot rose yet again to an estimated $1 billion after no winning ticket was sold for the latest drawing. No single ticket for Monday's drawing matched the white balls 5, 8, 9, 17, 41 and red Powerball... Read More.