McPherson News

Steffen Won’t Seek Re-Election to Kansas Senate, Two File for his Seat

Friday, September 1

By Lucky Kidd There will be a contested race for the Republican nomination for Kansas Senate in the 34th District in 2024. This will be an open seat as one of the candidates filing says incumbent. Mark Steffen of Hutchinson is not seeking re-election. Hutchinson businessman... Read More.

BPU Employee of the Month for August: Mike Prieb

Friday, September 1

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.

Moran Speaks Out on Quivira NWR Water Issues

Friday, September 1

By Lucky Kidd CENTRAL KANSAS — Water issues in central Kansas continue to heat up after the US Fish and Wildlife Service filed an application with the Kansas Division of Natural Resources to enforce its senior water right in the Rattlesnake Creek basin for Quivira... Read More.

Women And Children Combating Cancer Grants Amount To Be Increased

Thursday, August 31

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Women and Children Combating Cancer Fund, administered by MCCF, will be increasing the maximum grant amount that can be awarded to women and children cancer patients in McPherson County. This comes as the board for... Read More.

Who Is Your Philanthropist Of The Year?

Thursday, August 31

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) will be accepting nominations for their Philanthropist of the Year and Organization of the Year awards now through Friday, Oct. 6. The Philanthropist of the Year award was originally established... Read More.

Artist-in-Residence Elena Samarsky, Sept. 3-28

Thursday, August 31

By the Red Barn Studio Museum LINDSBORG, Kan. — Ukrainian-born Israeli artist Elena Samarsky will be the Artist-in-Residence at the Red Barn Studio Museum September 3-28. A reception will be held Sunday, September 24, 2:00-4:00pm. Samarsky is a self-taught artist who... Read More.

Safety Stressed for Labor Day Holiday

Thursday, August 31

By the Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — The Kansas Highway Patrol encourages everyone to plan for a safe Labor Day Weekend. Excessive speed, inattention, and impaired driving are leading causes of traffic crashes. Troopers will be on the roadways enforcing Kansas laws, and available to... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces 35 Local Bridge Projects Across Kansas to Receive $42.3M

Thursday, August 31

By Kansas Department of Transportation DODGE CITY, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed today announced that 35 local and off-system bridge projects across the state will receive a combined total of $42.3 million as part of two local bridge improvement... Read More.

Mark Wills at the McPherson Opera House Sept. 7

Thursday, August 31

McPHERSON, Kan. — There is still time to purchase tickets for country musician Mark Wills at the Historic McPherson Opera House at 7:30 p.m., on Sept. 7. The “19(90) Somethin’,” Grand Ole Opry member and country music superstar has had 19 singles that graced... Read More.

Gov. Kelly Reappoints Julie Wondra of McPherson to Kansas Board of Accountancy

Wednesday, August 30

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced two appointments and eight reappointments to the state boards and council on Aug. 28 The Kansas Board of Accountancy carries out the laws and regulations governing certified public accountants in Kansas. One of two who were reappointed... Read More.

Free Expungement and Drug Registry Removal Event Sept 28

Wednesday, August 30

By Kansas Legal Services McPHERSON, Kan. — Kansas Legal Services is hosting an Expungement and Drug Registry Removal Event in McPherson on September 28th. The FREE legal services will be provided by KLS staff and by volunteer attorneys. Expungement and drug registry removal are vital to... Read More.

Maxwell Wildlife Refuge Sunset Fall Wildflower Photo Tour

Wednesday, August 30

CANTON, Kan. — There will be a photo opportunity for photography enthusiasts on Saturday, Sept. 2 on the Sunset Fall Wildflower Photo Tour from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Maxwell Wildlife Refuge, 2565 Pueblo Road, in Canton. For close up shots with the... Read More.