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McPherson Chamber of Commerce to Host Candidate Forum

Tuesday, July 21

MCPHERSON, Kan. - Community members are invited to attend the McPherson Chamber of Commerce Civic Awareness Committee’s Candidate Forum on Thursday, July 30, from 7:00–8:00 p.m. at the American Legion, 401 N. Main, McPherson. This event offers voters an excellent opportunity to hear directly... Read More.

Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 to Arrive in Central Kansas on Thursday

Tuesday, July 21

KANSAS - Union Pacific’s legendary Big Boy No. 4014, the largest operating steam locomotive in the world, is travelling Coast to Coast this summer. This historic coast-to-coast journey marks a first for the engine and serves to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United... Read More.

Broadway RFD Presents Oklahoma! This and Next Weekend in Lindsborg

Thursday, July 16

Cowboys, farmers and traveling salesmen will take the stage this weekend in Lindsborg as they try to win the hand of the beautiful ladies cast in the Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical, Oklahoma! Bring your lawn chairs and watch as Swensson Park transforms into the Oklahoma... Read More.

Blue-Green Algae Advisories Issued for Two McPherson Park Lakes

Wednesday, July 15

The city of McPherson has on recommendation of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued public health advisories for the lagoon area of Lakeside Park and for the lake at Wall Park related to toxic blue green algae. In general the... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Pulls Proposed Policies From Agenda, Hears Bridge and Road Updates

Tuesday, July 14

Three proposed policies that were on the agenda for Tuesday's McPherson County Commission meeting were taken off. At the request of Commissioner David O'Dell, policies regarding employee dress codes, food and drink in county buildings, and use of the upper two floors of the... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Resolution to Exceed RNR for 2027 budget

Tuesday, July 14

At a special meeting Tuesday the McPherson City Commission adopted a resolution of intent to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate. The city's proposed 2027 budget calls for a property tax levy of 53.826 mills, which would be 2.666 mills above the levy that... Read More.

Bond Project Update Presented to USD 418 Board of Education

Tuesday, July 14

Schematic design documents for bond projects at McPherson High School and McPherson Middle School are now in the hands of construction manager Simpson Construction. Duane Cash with Incite Design Services provided an update to the USD 418 Board of Education Monday, and reviewed where... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Elects Officers, Approves Policies, Hears Updates

Tuesday, July 14

Rebecca Pankratz was elected president of the McPherson USD 418 Board of Education as part of their annual reorganization Monday night. Pankratz succeeds Dr. Lara Vanderhoof, who continues on the board. Chelsea Busch was elected to continue as vice president. The board during... Read More.

Newton Police Implementing Flock Cameras

Monday, July 13

The Newton Police Department is implementing Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras at 11 entry points to the city, such as highway off ramps, pointed cars entering Newton. The cameras take an automatic still photo of the back of a car to... Read More.

McPherson Healthcare Foundation Receives $273,521 Grant to Strengthen Diagnostic Services at McPherson Hospital

Monday, July 13

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Healthcare Foundation has received a $273,521 grant from The Patterson Family Foundation to support laboratory and MRI equipment upgrades at McPherson Hospital. The grant will support significant investments in both laboratory and MRI services. New laboratory technology will enhance efficiency... Read More.

LCH Welcomes Dr. Sara Teague to Family Health Care Clinic

Monday, July 13

LINDSBORG, Kan. (July 10, 2026) — Lindsborg Community Hospital is pleased to announce the addition of Sara Teague, D.O., to the Family Health Care Clinic. Dr. Teague joins LCH after completing her residency at Smoky Hill Family Medicine in Salina. Dr. Teague practices family medicine... Read More.

Big 1st District Congressional Candidate Lauren Reinhold Shares Views

Sunday, July 12

One of two Democrats running for 1st district Congress was in McPherson Friday for a campaign stop. Lauren Reinhold of Lawrence is an attorney who worked for the Social Security Administration before her position was eliminated by DOGE budget cuts. In an interview... Read More.