McPherson News

Planning and Zoning Application Fees to Increase in September

Monday, July 31

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson County Public Works had to halt their overlay projects for this year after running out of aggregate materials. Public Works Director Tom Kramer said the current supplier's capacity to haul the needed ¾ inch road is less than what they... Read More.

Newton Approves Next Steps for 71-Home Addition

Monday, July 31

Rundown by the City of Newton Public Information Office (this does not represent official Commission minutes) NEWTON, Kan. — The Newton City Commission Meeting began at 7 p.m. on July 25, 2023, and the City Commission first set a public hearing for Sept. 12 to establish a... Read More.

ReUse It Center Donates $4,500 for the Month of July

Friday, July 28

McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center, located at 120 S US Highway 81 Bypass in McPherson was able to donate a total of $4,500 for the month of July. "When you shop in our store you help support those in need in our community,"... Read More.

Like the Sizzling Temperatures, Gas Prices Climb Higher

Friday, July 28

By Andrew Gross & Devin Gladden, AAA Newsroom WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 27, 2023) —The national average for a gallon of gas awoke from a months-long slumber, surging 13 cents since last week to $3.71. The primary cause appears to be the oil price, which... Read More.

Reduced-Price and Free School Meals Available

Friday, July 28

By Ann Bush, Kansas State Department of Education KANSAS — The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) announces the participation of all Kansas school districts and many private schools in the National School Lunch and/or School Breakfast Program. Local school officials have adopted the... Read More.

Kingman EMS Receives $8,000 Donation From Invenergy

Friday, July 28

KINGMAN, Kan. — Kingman EMS gave thanks to Invenergy for an $8,000 donation on July 27. With the money, the department was able to buy Sapphire Multi-Therapy Infusion pumps for each ambulance. These programmable IV Pumps will help the providers administer IV medications... Read More.

BPU Employee of the Month for July: Jeff Clark

Friday, July 28

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 does... Read More.

Kingman EMS and Rescue Chief Bieghler Named Recipient of 2023 Donald E. White Educator of the Year Award

Friday, July 28

KINGMAN, Kan. — Kingman EMS and Rescue Chief Zach Bieghler will be named the recipient of the 2023 Donald E. White Educator of the Year Award from the Kansas Emergency Medical Service Association at this year's Kansas EMS Association banquet on Aug 12, 2023.... Read More.

KDWP Offering Special Hunting Access this Fall Through Free Draw

Friday, July 28

By Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks PRATT, Kan. — Exclusive access to land not normally open to hunting and above average success rates... Sound like an expensive hunting lease? Well, it’s not. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks’ Special Hunts program provides hundreds of... Read More.

Is there evidence of extraterrestrial life? Congress tries to figure it out

Friday, July 28

By Ashley Murray, Kansas Reflector WASHINGTON (July 26, 2023) — During an otherworldly hearing on Capitol Hill Wednesday, lawmakers and witnesses launched accusations that the Pentagon is stonewalling Congress and the public from information about unidentified anomalous phenomena, more often referred to as UFOs. That... Read More.

Sen. Moran Applauds Passage of NDAA, Includes Amendment to Support Surviving Military Spouses

Friday, July 28

By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) released the following statement applauding the Senate’s passage of the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “Passing NDAA is one of Congress’ most important tasks to make certain our military is equipped... Read More.

Back Where ‘Big Mac’ Belongs

Thursday, July 27

By Brenna Eller Rob Mackey is thrilled to be back in the radio world as the current morning On-Air Personality for KWHK FM at Ad Astra Radio. Although his father’s legacy radio station KWHK AM went off the air in the nineties, Mackey gets to share... Read More.