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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.

Kansas Amber Alert Canceled, two children located and safe

Saturday, July 11

UPDATE - The Kansas Bureau of Investigation reports Adrian and Jaylen Boose have been located and are safe, and that their mother, Taylyn Reed, also has been located. Earlier story: The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has issued an Amber Alert for two children forcibly taken from... Read More.

Charges Filed in Deaths of Two Ellsworth County Children

Friday, July 10

Charges have been filed against the parents of two children shot March 28th in rural Ellsworth County when a young child located a loaded, unsecured shotgun and discharged it. Aaron French and Makayla French, both of Brookville, have been charged with four counts... Read More.

ReUse It Center Donates $4,750 to Three Organizations in June

Thursday, July 9

The ReUse it Center in McPherson donated $4,750 to three organizations during the month of June. A $1.250 dollar donation was given to the McPherson Senior Center, which since 1979 has been a focal fount of information and resources for older citizens and... Read More.

Wednesday Evening Crash on I-135 Injures Man, Damages Bridge

Thursday, July 9

A 2 ½ mile segment of northbound I-135 was closed Wednesday evening after a truck rollover. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports the straight flatbed truck was northbound on 135 just north of Moccasin Road just after 8 PM when He went off the... Read More.

Wednesday Fire Damages Avenue A Residence

Wednesday, July 8

McPherson Firefighters responded to a house fire Wednesday afternoon in the 500 block of West Avenue A. Two engines and a total of eight personnel responded to the initial call at 3:50 PM, with first arriving units reporting a moderate amount of smoke... Read More.

McPherson VFW Post 2715 Donation Enhances Comfort for Infusion Center Patients and Families

Wednesday, July 8

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Center for Health is grateful to the members of VFW Post 2715 for their generous donation to purchase new chairs for the hospital's Outpatient Infusion Center. The donation funded comfortable seating for family members and loved ones accompanying patients during infusion... Read More.

Get the Best Price of the Year on Kansas State Fair: Midway Wristband + Gate Ticket Flash Sale

Tuesday, July 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - (July 7, 2026) – On Tuesday, July 14, from 10 AM to 10 PM, don’t miss the Kansas State Fair’s incredible flash sale: get one Midway Unlimited Ride Wristband plus one gate admission ticket for just $30 ($54 value)! This is the... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Awards Hickory Street Bid

Tuesday, July 7

McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday accepted the low bid from Prairie Landworks for the Hickory Street reconstruction project, the final project set out under the first half percent sales tax. PLI's bid of $1,001,465.92 was the lowest of nine received, and below the just over... Read More.

Sunflower Summer Program Starts Thursday

Monday, July 6

Kansas Tourism is excited to announce the opening of the 2026 Sunflower Summer program and is inviting Kansas families to enjoy a season packed with unforgettable adventures. Created for Kansas students and their families, the Sunflower Summer program offers complimentary admission to more than... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Hears Jail Update, Approves Cell Phone Purchase for Health Department

Monday, July 6

The inmate count at the McPherson County Jail is at the lowest level seen in some time, going back to pre-COVID numbers. Sheriff Jerry Montagne told County Commissioners Monday they are housing 38 inmates, three female and four being held on municipal court cases.... Read More.

Galva Woman Killed in 4th of July Crash Near McPherson

Monday, July 6

A Galva woman was killed and two others injured in a Saturday evening crash south of McPherson. McPherson County Sheriff's Captain Jeffrey Schmidt said deputies and first responders were sent just before 6:30 PM to the 900 block of 14th Avenue, between Dakota and... Read More.