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McPherson College CARS Club Show Saturday, Cruise-In Friday Night

Wednesday, April 29

One-of-a-kind classic automobiles will be displayed during the 26th Annual C.A.R.S. Club Motoring Festival at McPherson College on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Organizers expect 450 cars from across the country to participate. This year’s show will also celebrate the... Read More.

McPherson College Honors Four Citation of Merit Recipients

Wednesday, April 29

McPherson College has presented four alumni the Citation of Merit award for 2026. Elmer Gooding ’63, Craig ’70 and Joanna (Dell) ’72 Little, and Pamela Higgins ‘83 were honored at the Evening of Recognition banquet April 24th at the Peoples Bank and Trust Welcome... Read More.

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Jessica Moyer, Kanopolis Drive-In

Wednesday, April 29

“Let’s fire up your Thunderbird, put in $2 worth of gas, and drive over to the drive-in and see a movie.” If that sounds like I’m in a time warp or having flashbacks to the 1950s, hold on. Other than buying cheap gas, it is... Read More.

Rierson Named New USD 418 Superintendent

Tuesday, April 28

McPherson USD 418 has a new superintendent of schools. At a special meeting Tuesday night the Board of Education approved a contract with Dr. Cody Rierson to be the new superintendent, effective July 1st. Dr. Rierson currently serves as Superintendent of Moundridge USD... Read More.

Salina Man Sentenced to Prison for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material

Tuesday, April 28

A Salina man has been sentenced to 78 months in federal Prison for possession of child sexual abuse material. The United States Attorney's Office in Topeka said Douglas Harpster earlier pleaded guilty of one count of sexual exploitation of a minor after the ... Read More.

McPherson Commemorates Rule of Law with Public Film Screenings

Monday, April 27

On Friday, May 1, McPherson will commemorate the rule of law in the American system of government with public screenings of a video “The Rule of Law: If you can keep it.” The video, which was filmed in McPherson, will premiere at the McPherson Museum... Read More.

Severe Storms Impact Central Kansas, Other Areas Sunday into Early Monday

Monday, April 27

Two rounds of severe storms moved through central Kansas Sunday into early Monday morning. The first round of storms around midday brought two-inch diameter hail in the Canton area with quarter size or larger hail reported from between McPherson and Lindsborg east into Marion... Read More.

Drainage Regulation Change, TEAP Study Discussed by McPherson County Commisssion

Monday, April 27

A bill passed by the Kansas Legislature this year will make significant changes in drainage regulations. Planning and Zoning Administrator Jon Kinsey explained to McPherson County Commissioners Monday anytime there is a modification of a stream or channel, this now has to be approved... Read More.

Midday Sunday Storms Produce Large Hail

Sunday, April 26

Severe storms moved through central Kansas during the midday hours of Sunday. The storm system that began in west central Kansas moved across parts of Rice, Ellsworth, Saline, McPherson, Marion and Dickinson counties, with the largest hail reports coming from the Canton area where half-dollar... Read More.

All Schools Day Button Hunt Licenses on Sale

Sunday, April 26

The McPherson County All Schools Day Button Hunts are back for 2026. This year's button hunt will begin Friday May 1st at 6:00 AM and will conclude at 11:59 PM Thursday May 7th. As in past years, there will be two button hunts.... Read More.

Two People Injured in Weekend Crashes

Sunday, April 26

Two people were injured in weekend crashes in central Kansas. One person received serious injures in a two vehicle crash Friday evening north of Hutchinson. The Reno County Sheriff's office said preliminary investigation indicated an SUV driven by Isaiah Suter-Tan was northbound... Read More.

David J. Nutt Fund Awards $313,100 to Five Lindsborg Organizations

Saturday, April 25

Five Lindsborg area organizations will share in $313,100 in grants awarded from the annual Legacy Grant round of The David J. Nutt Fund, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation. Legacy grants are designed to create long-term impact in the Lindsborg community by funding... Read More.