McPherson News

Dream Grants: What MCCF is Looking For

Thursday, January 29

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Community Foundation has received several questions about the Foundation’s 25th anniversary Dream Grants, including eligibility, timelines and the types of projects we hope to support. Below is a brief overview. Project Focus: Dream Grants are intended to support... Read More.

MCCF Opens Appointments for Free Tax Assistance Program

Thursday, January 29

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation is accepting appointments for its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. The first round of appointments will be available in Feb. The VITA program, operated by the Internal Revenue Service for more than 50 years, provides free... Read More.

City of Newton Reduces Fireworks Sale Dates

Thursday, January 29

NEWTON, Kan. — Newton City Commissioners have reversed an earlier decision and shortened the dates for sale of fireworks. At their meeting Tuesday, commissioners agreed to set the fireworks sales July 1-4 rather than starting June 27, as it was in 2025 and was originally... Read More.

Fatal Crash on I 135 Wednesday Afternoon Near McPherson

Thursday, January 29

A Park City woman was killed in a two vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon on I-135 southeast of McPherson. The Kansas Highway Patrol said Angel Nichols was southbound on 135 about a mile southeast of the Comanche Road on-ramp at 2:15 PM when her vehicle rear-ended... Read More.

Kansas Healthy Food Initiative Launches 2026 Grant Program

Thursday, January 29

Now in its’ second year, program awarded $262K in 2025 MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Healthy Food Initiative has opened applications for a grant program that awarded more than one quarter of a million dollars last year to support local and regional food systems throughout... Read More.

ReUse It Center January 2026 Benevolent Distributions

Wednesday, January 28

McPHERSON, Kan. — Thanks to its dedicated shoppers and volunteers, The ReUse It Center has donated $5,250 to local organizations in January 2026. Organizations who received donations: STEPMC STEPMC mission statement is to walk alongside people until they are out of poverty. STEPMC provides a framework for... Read More.

Registration Open for K-State Agronomy Science and Solutions Virtual Conference

Wednesday, January 28

Two-day event aims to connect science with on-farm decisions MANHATTAN, Kan. — Registration is now open for the 2026 K-State Agronomy Science and Solutions Conference, a two-day virtual event designed to connect the latest agronomy research from Kansas State University with practical, on-farm... Read More.

Patrick Wallerius, Longtime OCCK, Inc. Leader, Announces Retirement in 2025

Tuesday, January 27

SALINA, Kan. — OCCK, Inc. announces the retirement of Patrick Wallerius, Vice President/Chief Financial Officer, after more than 33 years of dedicated service. Throughout his career, Patrick has been a key leader in guiding OCCK’s financial stability and organizational growth. His leadership in budgeting and... Read More.

Red Flag Raised on US 56 Proposal, Limestone Road More Likely to Close

Tuesday, January 27

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — A potentially significant obstacle to the plans to improve US 56 from McPherson to Marion surfaced at a meeting last week in Canton. McPherson County Public Works Director David Bohnenblust was at that meeting, and told the County Commission Monday the... Read More.

City of McPherson Receives Positive Feedback on Snow Removal

Tuesday, January 27

McPHERSON, Kan. — Feedback from last weekend's snow removal in McPherson has been up to now overwhelmingly positive. Public Works Director Eric Duerksen said city crews were able to get onto every street in McPherson. If your street was missed let them know. Snow... Read More.

House Republican’s Bill Takes Aim at Kansas School Employees Who Support Bond Issues

Tuesday, January 27

TOPEKA — A lawmaker’s personal grievances took center stage in a hearing over his proposed legislation to scrutinize communication from public schools about bond issues. Rep. Paul Waggoner, a Hutchinson Republican, said House Bill 2451 would strengthen existing law that prohibits public employees from... Read More.

Prairie Land Realtors Representatives to Meet with Planning Commission Feb. 9 to Look at Planning and Zoning Fees

Tuesday, January 27

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners said at Monday's meeting they see no problems with a zoning fee schedule representatives from Prairie Land Realtors raised at the January 12th meeting. While the Planning Commission recommended repeal of the fees adopted last year, Commissioner... Read More.