McPherson News

Woman Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge

Monday, October 16

By the City of Newton NEWTON, Kan. — A Newton woman was arrested on suspicion of attempted second-degree murder and other charges Friday evening after a disturbance in the 300 block of East Second Street. Newton Police responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at around... Read More.

Total of $140,002.86 Raised for Inman Nonprofits During Inman Community Foundation Match Week

Monday, October 16

By Inman Community Foundation INMAN, Kan. — Our final total from Match Week 2023 is $70,002.86. An incredible total from an incredible community. This mean that the Foundation, along with participating organizations, will be able to receive the 100% of the $70,000 match from the... Read More.

Voting Registration Deadline Oct. 17

Monday, October 16

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Tuesday is the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 7 city and school general election. It's at that election voters in McPherson USD 418 will consider the third bond proposal for the district in two... Read More.

McPherson Landfill Fire Saturday

Monday, October 16

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Firefighters from five departments battled a fire at the McPherson County Landfill Saturday, Oct. 14. Water shuttles were utilized from McPherson to the scene for the large fire that produced a lot of smoke and limited visibility along... Read More.

Be Wealth Hosts Ribbon Cutting for McPherson Office

Sunday, October 15

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Joe Johnston, Director of Advancement at Central Christian College and McPherson Chamber of Commerce Ambassador started the Ribbon Cutting and Chamber Connection for the financial firm Be Wealth on Oct. 12 with a fitting quote by Benjamin Franklin, "Money makes... Read More.

2024 Medicare Open Enrollment Begins October 15th

Thursday, October 12

By the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services TOPEKA, Kan. — More than 572,000 Kansas residents receive health coverage through Medicare, and the time to review benefits is only days away. The program’s Fall Open Enrollment period, when you can make changes that take... Read More.

Official Ribbon Cutting for Tammy’s Salad Soups and More

Thursday, October 12

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Tammy Nestor, known to many throughout the county for her catering business Tammy’s Country Catering invited the community out to her recently opened restaurant Tammy’s Salad Soups and More at 1352 N Main Street in McPherson for an official... Read More.

Kansas National, State Leaders Weigh in on ‘Heartbreaking Situation’ in Israel

Thursday, October 12

U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall’s office announces efforts to help evacuate Kansans stuck in Israel By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector (October 11, 2023) TOPEKA, Kan. — At the state and federal level, Kansas government officials continue to condemn the escalating conflict in Israel. On Wednesday, U.S. Sen.... Read More.

FHSU Announces New Federal Funding to Expand the Number of Nursing Professionals in Rural Kansas

Thursday, October 12

By FHSU University Communications HAYS, Kan – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran was on the campus of Fort Hays State University to join FHSU President Tisa Mason and leaders from the university’s Department of Nursing to announce the award of two Health and Human Services Administration... Read More.

Update: Injury Accident at U.S. 50 and Anderson Involving Passenger Car and Semi Causing Large Building Fire

Wednesday, October 11

By Newton Fire Department and EMS NEWTON, Kan. — Newton firefighters continue to work hot spots after a large fire caused by a wreck on U.S. 50 that injured two people. The incident began about 1 p.m. today when a minivan traveling west on U.S. 50... Read More.

One Man in Custody Following Five Hour Standoff in Marquette Tuesday

Wednesday, October 11

By Lucky Kidd MARQUETTE, Kan. — One person is in custody after a five-hour standoff late Tuesday afternoon and evening in Marquette. The McPherson County Sheriff's Office said this morning dispatch received several reports around 4:40 PM Tuesday of a male brandishing a firearm at multiple... Read More.

Motorists Encouraged to Be on the Lookout for Deer

Wednesday, October 11

By the Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — Vehicle-deer crashes can happen any day of the year on Kansas roadways. Across the state, 37% of all single-vehicle crashes in 2022 involved a collision with a deer. The Kansas Department of Transportation reports six people were... Read More.