McPherson News

Celebration Marks Completion of $1.2 billion NBAF Lab for Studying Animal-to-Human Pathogens

Wednesday, May 24

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector MANHATTAN, Kan. — National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility researcher Lisa Hensley’s career took her from laboratory to laboratory and country to country to study the alphabet soup of ghastly pathogens such as SARs, monkeypox, MERs and Marburg. But she said an... Read More.

Red Cross: Help Boost the Blood Supply Around Memorial Day Holiday

Wednesday, May 24

KANSAS – The American Red Cross asks people to book a time to give blood or platelets now to address a recent drop in donation appointments that could lead to fewer transfusions for patients in the weeks ahead. Type O blood donors are especially needed to ensure... Read More.

May’s Ad Astra Radio McPherson Classroom Hero Award Recipient is Aspen Lott

Tuesday, May 23

McPHERSON, Kan. - Ad Astra Radio announces the most recent recipient of the McPherson Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. Aspen Lott is in her tenth year at McPherson Middle School in the Special Education Department. When reflecting on what motivates her... Read More.

Sage Toews and Amber Smith Receive the 2023 Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Scholarship for McPherson County

Tuesday, May 23

MCPHERSON, Kan. – The Agriculture Future of America (AFA) scholarships are made possible by the McPherson Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee in partnership with Agriculture Future of America. The Chamber’s Agriculture Committee has raised funds to support the AFA Leader and Academic Scholarship for... Read More.

Reno County Catbackers Lunch with the Coaches is Wednesday

Monday, May 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Reno County Area Catbackers invite you to join them in hearing from K-State head football coach Chris Klieman, K-State assistant coaches and student-athletes, and retiring Alumni Association president and CEO Amy Button Renz '76, '86. The program begins at noon... Read More.

KCC Schedules Public Hearings on Evergy’s Request for Rate Hike

Monday, May 22

TOPEKA, Kan. (KPR) – The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has scheduled three public hearings in July to give Evergy customers an opportunity to learn more about the company’s recent rate increase request and to make comments before the Commission. Evergy is requesting a rate... Read More.

Kansas Jobless Rate Holds at 2.9% in April, Unchanged Since November

Friday, May 19

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas unemployment rate remained at 2.9% in April despite a hiring uptick of 300 in government positions and decline of 500 people holding private-sector jobs. The Kansas Department of Labor and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics... Read More.

Lindsborg Museum Awarded $250K Kansas SPRINT Grant

Friday, May 19

LINDSBORG, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Commerce has selected the Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum as one of just 18 recipients of a SPRINT tourism grant, out of 228 applications. The museum will receive a quarter-million-dollar grant through the State Park Revitalization... Read More.

Kansas Board of Regents Contemplates 5% to 7% Tuition Hikes at Public State Universities

Thursday, May 18

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The state’s six public universities recommended Wednesday the Kansas Board of Regents authorize tuition increases ranging from 5% to 7% in the upcoming school year to counter inflationary pressure and limited success with requests for new funding... Read More.

Kansas Governor Signs K-12 Education Bill, Strikes Portion Slicing State Aid to Rural Schools

Thursday, May 18

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Gov. Laura Kelly struck down a K-12 budget bill provision that would have decreased funding to more than one-third of Kansas public schools, calling the provision potentially “devastating” for rural communities. “This provision pulls the rug out from... Read More.

K-State Breaks Ground on Agronomy Research and Innovation Center

Wednesday, May 17

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension MANHATTAN, Kan. - Hailing the occasion as “a significant milestone for Kansas State University and the entire agriculture industry in Kansas,” Gov. Laura Kelly joined state and national officials in a symbolic groundbreaking for the university’s Agronomy Research and... Read More.

Wheat Tour 2023 – Day 1

Wednesday, May 17

KANSAS - Approximately 106 people from 22 U.S. states plus Mexico, Canada and Colombia, traveled in 27 cars on six routes between Manhattan and Colby, Kan., Tuesday, stopping at wheat fields every 15-20 miles along the routes, as part of the Wheat Quality Council’s... Read More.

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Celebration Marks Completion of $1.2 billion NBAF Lab for Studying Animal-to-Human Pathogens

Red Cross: Help Boost the Blood Supply Around Memorial Day Holiday

May’s Ad Astra Radio McPherson Classroom Hero Award Recipient is Aspen Lott

Sage Toews and Amber Smith Receive the 2023 Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Scholarship for McPherson County

Reno County Catbackers Lunch with the Coaches is Wednesday

KCC Schedules Public Hearings on Evergy’s Request for Rate Hike

Kansas Jobless Rate Holds at 2.9% in April, Unchanged Since November

Lindsborg Museum Awarded $250K Kansas SPRINT Grant

Kansas Board of Regents Contemplates 5% to 7% Tuition Hikes at Public State Universities

Kansas Governor Signs K-12 Education Bill, Strikes Portion Slicing State Aid to Rural Schools

K-State Breaks Ground on Agronomy Research and Innovation Center

Wheat Tour 2023 – Day 1

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Legacies: Jim Richardson Exhibition

128th Annual Midwest Art Exhibition

Lenten Friday Fish Fry by Knights of Columbus

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