McPherson News

Report: 11 Kansas Children Died from Fentanyl Overdoses in 2020

Friday, February 3

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Eleven Kansas kids died from fentanyl overdoses in 2020, the first time the state has tracked the deaths of children from the drug. The state’s child death review board examines the deaths of all children under age 17 in the... Read More.

Integra Technologies to Invest $1.8B, Create Nearly 2,000 Jobs with Wichita Semiconductor Plant

Friday, February 3

TOPEKA, Kan. – Thursday, Governor Laura Kelly announced Kansas-based Integra Technologies plans to invest $1.8 billion in a large-scale semiconductor facility in Wichita. This is the second-largest private investment in Kansas history. The facility will establish Wichita as integral to... Read More.

Cherry Road Media Acquires McPherson News Ledger, Combining with Sentinel

Wednesday, February 1

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Starting next week, McPherson's two newspapers will become one. Cherry Road Media, the owner of the McPherson Sentinel, is acquiring the McPherson News Ledger from Kansas Publishing Ventures and will combine the two publications under its Sentinel banner. The reporting staff of both... Read More.

Early Wednesday Fire Forces Evacuation of Residents at Marquette’s Riverview Estates

Wednesday, February 1

MARQUETTE, Kan. – Marquette Fire responded early Wednesday morning to a report of the smell of smoke at Riverview Estates, 202 S. Washington St. EMS arrived on the scene to confirm the smell of smoke and a light haze in the hallway.Lindsborg Fire also... Read More.

Gov. Kelly Program to Provide One-time $1,000 per Student to Qualifying Families

Wednesday, February 1

TOPEKA, Kan. – As Kansas students continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Laura Kelly announced today the creation of the Kansas Education Enrichment Program (KEEP), which will provide qualifying parents and guardians with a one-time $1,000 award per child to pay for... Read More.

Gov. Kelly Condemns Flat Tax Proposal, Touts Plan to Cut Taxes on Groceries and Other Supplies

Wednesday, February 1

Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Following the unveiling of a flat tax proposal that would cost the state $1.5 billion, Gov. Laura Kelly once again rallied Kansans to her tax cut plan, saying any bill passed this legislative session needs to be fiscally... Read More.

USD 418 School Board Finalizes Scope of Bond After Months of Community Input

Wednesday, February 1

MCPHERSON, Kan. – The USD 418 Board of Education is finalizing a facility proposal this week, after over a year and a half of work on the project.The $88 million proposal focuses on upgrading aging high school facilities with a new academic building for... Read More.

McPherson Chamber’s Civic Awareness Committee to Present Legislative Update

Tuesday, January 31

MCPHERSON, Kan. - The Civic Awareness Committee of the McPherson Chamber of Commerce invites you to the 2023 Legislative Update on Saturday, February 18th at 9:00 am. Join others in attendance at KMU, 2090 E Ave. A. for the opportunity to hear from our... Read More.

McPherson Chamber Accepting Applications for Agriculture Future of America Scholarship

Tuesday, January 31

MCPHERSON, Kan. - It’s scholarship time! The Agriculture Committee of the McPherson Chamber of Commerce has dedicated much time through the years to raise funds for the local annual AFA scholarship.Eligibility requirements for the McPherson Chamber of Commerce AFA Scholarship include high school seniors... Read More.

Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science to Hold Spring 2023 Events Across the State

Tuesday, January 31

By FHSU University CommunicationsHAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State University's Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science (KAMS) will host various events, including free information sessions and webinars across the state for any interested students and their families this spring. In addition to the traditional... Read More.

7th-12th Graders Can Train with an Astronaut This Spring Break

Tuesday, January 31

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Cosmosphere announced a new Spring Break camp March 13-17, which gives 7th-12th graders the opportunity to train with an astronaut. Called “Spring into STEM,” the day camp provides training similar to what astronauts use to prepare for the extreme environments of space,... Read More.

Inman USD 448 Names New Superintendent

Monday, January 30

INMAN, Kan. – Stephen Jowers has been named the new Superintendent of Schools for Inman USD 448.Jowers, one of two finalists interviewed by the Board of Education last week, is currently in his second year as superintendent of school in Madison/Virgil USD 386 in... Read More.