McPherson News

Boil Water Advisory for Canton

Tuesday, August 22

CANTON, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Canton public water supply system located in McPherson County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water for one minute prior... Read More.

MC USA Awards Hesston College Graduate 2023 Bring The Peace Award

Tuesday, August 22

By Jessica Griggs for Mennonite Church USA ELKHART, Ind. (Mennonite Church USA) — Mennonite Church USA Executive Board has named two peacemakers, Jonathan Kuttab and Sydney Leah Bontrager, as the 2023 Bring The Peace award winners. The denomination gives the award to a Legacy... Read More.

I-70 Construction in Geary County Impacts Travel Time for K-State Fans

Tuesday, August 22

GEARY COUNTY, Kan. — Motorists traveling I-70 through Junction City in Geary County can expect delays due to an ongoing pavement replacement project. The Kansas Department of Transportation reports extended delays which can be expected during weekday evening commute time – typically 4:30 to... Read More.

Historic Finish at Pebble Beach: Student-Restored Mercedes-Benz Captures Second in Class

Tuesday, August 22

By McPherson College This is the first time in the 72-year history of the world’s most prestigious car show that an entirely student-restored car has ranked at Pebble Beach. McPherson College’s 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Cabriolet secured second in class at the 72nd Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.... Read More.

NO SCHOOL AT MCPHERSON HIGH SCHOOL TUESDAY

Monday, August 21

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — There will be no school at McPherson High School Tuesday due to an air conditioning equipment failure. USD 418 said in a note sent to parents late Monday afternoon the motor in the chiller fan failed early Monday morning leaving... Read More.

Galva Old Empire Days August 25 – 26

Monday, August 21

GALVA, Kan. — Old Empire Days celebrates Galva heritage annually, and this year, the festivities will run Aug. 25 through Aug. 26. Galva originally started out as the town of Empire along the Santa Fe Trail in 1872 and when the railroad missed the town of... Read More.

KDOT to Host Active Transportation Summit in McPherson Sept. 20 to 22

Monday, August 21

By Kansas Department of Transportation Transportation professionals, advocates and community members across Kansas are invited to attend the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Walk Bike Roll Kansas Active Transportation Summit taking place in McPherson from Sept. 20 to 22. The three-day, in-person event will feature the newest... Read More.

Check out the Kansas State Fair Visitor Guide

Monday, August 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hot off the press, check out the digital 2023 Kansas State Fair Visitor Guide. It's full of insider information to help you plan your trip, including: Daily Schedule What's New in 2023 Midway Deals Fair Navigation And more Visit the Kansas State... Read More.

Affidavits Released on Marion Newspaper Raids August 11

Sunday, August 20

By Lucky Kidd MARION, Kan. — The probable cause affidavits connected with the August 11th raids on the Marion County Record have been released. The Kansas Reflector and other media outlets began releasing the documents Sunday. The affidavits, which were file stamped as filed with Marion County... Read More.

Co-Owner of Kansas Newspaper, Who Died Amid Stress from Police Raid, Honored in Funeral Service

Sunday, August 20

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector MARION, Kan. — Joan Meyer, surrounded by flowers and escorted to her gravesite by the same police force that may have had a hand in her death, was honored by her community in a Saturday service. “Joan was the epitome... Read More.

First Marion City Council Meeting Since Newspaper Raid, No Comment to be Made About Raid

Saturday, August 19

By Lucky Kidd MARION, Kan. — The Marion City Council is meeting Monday afternoon, their first meeting since the Marion Police Department led a raid of the Marion County Record August 11th that had been condemned by media outlets and organizations nationally and internationally. Their meeting... Read More.

Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center Graduates 313th Basic Training Class

Friday, August 18

By Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (photo by Jeff Tuttle) Nineteen new law enforcement officers graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) on Aug. 18, 2023 in a ceremony held in KLETC's Integrity Auditorium. KLETC Police Instructor Senior Rob McClarty was the class... Read More.