McPherson News

Kansas Legislature Approves K-12 Education Budget with Private School Benefits

Monday, May 1

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Legislature passed a K-12 education package Friday that fully funds public schools but includes expansion of a private school tax credit and allows private school students to participate in public school sports and activities.Lawmakers abandoned... Read More.

Grant will Allow for Major Restoration To 1904 Worlds Fair Swedish Pavilion in Lindsborg

Monday, May 1

LINDSBORG, Kan. - In the last six months, the Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum has been on an impressive run of securing grant funding for critical repairs and restoration to its 1898 Smoky Valley Roller Mills and 1904 Worlds Fair Swedish Pavilion... Read More.

La Fiera de Ojinaga Brings Norteño Sound to Kansas State Fair September 15

Monday, May 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Get ready for a night of electrifying music and unforgettable performances as La Fiera de Ojinaga takes the stage at the Kansas State Fair on Friday, September 15 at 7:30 p.m.! The renowned Mexican regional music group, known for their unique blend... Read More.

Sens. Moran, Marshall Introduce Bill to Provide Reliable & Affordable Energy to Kansans

Friday, April 28

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.) introduced legislation to help provide stable energy rates and a reliable energy grid to states in the Southwestern Power Administration (SWPA), including Kansas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas.The Southwestern Power Administration Fund Establishment... Read More.

Millfest: Celebrating the Old Mill’s 125th Anniversary Saturday, May 6

Friday, April 28

LINDSBORG, Kan. - "It's noisy, the floors rumble, and the machines, gears, and belts spin, rattle, and shake at an unbelievable rate. It really must be seen to be believed!" says Lenora Lynam, Executive Director of the Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage... Read More.

KC Wolf, Dan Meers, to Speak at Events in Moundridge, Salina

Thursday, April 27

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. – Dan Meers, who is better known as KC Wolf the mascot of the Kansas City Chiefs, will be speaking at events next week in Moundridge and Salina. Meers, who has been the Chiefs' mascot for over 30 years and is a noted... Read More.

Kansas Lawmakers Fail to Override Veto on Flat Tax Plan

Thursday, April 27

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Kansas Republicans fell short on a veto override in their attempt to enact a flat tax on income. The plan would have set the income tax rate for all Kansans at 5.15%.The override attempt failed by just one vote.Democrat state... Read More.

Kansas Legislators Impose Sweeping Anti-Trans Bathroom Law

Thursday, April 27

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republican legislators in Kansas have enacted what may be the most sweeping transgender bathroom law in the U.S. on Thursday, overriding the Democratic governor's veto of the measure without having a clear idea of how their new law... Read More.

Kansas Lawmakers Override Governor’s Veto of “Born Alive” Bill

Thursday, April 27

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Kansas lawmakers overrode a veto by Democratic governor Laura Kelly to enact their first anti-abortion bill of the year. The law will require doctors to provide lifesaving medical care to infants born alive after an attempted abortion.Critics say there’s little... Read More.

Kansas Lawmakers Polish Plan to Fully Fund Public Schools, Revive Voucher Program

Thursday, April 27

By Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas lawmakers have restored language in the public school finance plan to ensure K-12 schools continue to be fully funded beyond the upcoming academic year and revived a voucher program.Sen. Molly Baumgardner, a Louisburg Republican, lashed out... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Notes: Improvements to Memorial Park Restrooms Approved

Wednesday, April 26

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Repair work to plumbing in the restrooms at Memorial Park was approved by the McPherson City Commission Tuesday. Staff reported throughout the restroom's mechanical room there were multiple deficiencies found in the old copper pipe system. Of the three vendors contacted,... Read More.

Arbor Day to be Celebrated Friday in McPherson

Wednesday, April 26

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Friday has been proclaimed as Arbor Day in McPherson. During the presentation of the proclamation by Mayor Tom Brown at Tuesday's McPherson City Commission meeting, Director of Public Lands and Facilities Wayne Burns recognized Eisenhower Elementary School 5th grader Noelle Schmidt for her winning... Read More.