McPherson News

KBI Investigating Officer-involved Shooting in Sumner County

Sunday, January 22

SUMNER COUNTY, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Saturday night in Sumner County. The Wellington Police Department requested KBI investigative assistance on Saturday, January 21, at 11:07 p.m. KBI agents and the Crime Scene Response Team... Read More.

Salina Man Arrested for Distribution of Methamphetamine

Friday, January 20

SALINE COUNTY, Kan. – On Thursday afternoon, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) arrested a man for suspected distribution of methamphetamine. The arrest was the result of a joint investigation by the KBI and the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office.At approximately 1:10 p.m. on Thursday,... Read More.

Results from Salvation Army Christmas Campaign in Reno County

Friday, January 20

HUTCHISON, Kan. - After two months of kettles, digital donations, checks sent by mail, corporate donations, and grant gifts, The Salvation Army of Reno County finds itself slightly shy of its Christmas 2022 fundraising goal.“It takes us some time after Christmas to account for... Read More.

Registration Open for McPherson’s Annual Bluestem PACE Race 5K Run/Walk

Friday, January 20

MCPHERSON, Kan. - Bluestem PACE, a nonprofit dedicated to helping seniors live well at home, will host its annual 5K run/walk on Saturday, April 1, at 9 a.m. in McPherson, Kan. Those interested in registering for the PACE Race can do so at Read More.

U.S. House Agriculture Leaders Discuss Anti-hunger Measures in Upcoming Farm Bill

Thursday, January 19

By Ariana Figueroa, Kansas Reflector WASHINGTON — The new Republican chairman of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee and a top Democrat on the panel on Wednesday laid out anti-hunger initiatives Congress could tackle in the upcoming farm bill.During a panel discussion, Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson... Read More.

Kansas Lawmakers Debate Sales Tax Holiday for Back-to-school Shopping

Thursday, January 19

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Three bills that would help Kansas parents trying to save money on school supplies were received favorably by legislators on Thursday.During a Senate Committee on Assessment and Taxation meeting, Sen. Caryn Tyson, R-Parker, committee chair, said... Read More.

Winter Energy Bill Financial Relief Application Now Open

Thursday, January 19

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. is encouraging Kansans that are struggling to afford their winter heating bills to take advantage of one-time federal assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) available through energy providers across the state. The deadline... Read More.

January’s Ad Astra Radio McPherson Classroom Hero Award Recipient is Kirsten Stewart

Thursday, January 19

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Ad Astra Radio announces the January 2023 recipient of the McPherson Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust.Kirsten Stewart is in her 29th year of teaching, and has spent all of her time at Roosevelt Elementary in McPherson USD... Read More.

Match Challenge Brings Nearly $100K to Lindsborg Museum

Wednesday, January 18

LINDSBORG, Kan. – The numbers have been tabulated and the results are clear: The Match Challenge to benefit the Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum surpassed everyone’s hopes and expectations with total giving of $98,750.61 – just $1,249.39 shy of six-figures!Lenora Lynam, Executive... Read More.

Scientists: Warmer, Drier Climate Affecting Wheat Yields

Wednesday, January 18

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KNS) - Kansas State University researchers have pinpointed how much hot, dry and windy weather it takes to stifle wheat production. The recent study found that just 10 hours of extreme heat, dryness and wind together can reduce wheat production by 4%. Kansas... Read More.

More Kansans Calling New 988 Suicide Hotline

Wednesday, January 18

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - More Kansans are calling the new 988 suicide hotline than the old crisis number. The Kansas News Service reports that there was a 15% increase in calls to Kansas crisis hotlines in November 2022 when compared to a year before. The... Read More.

Gov. Kelly Proclaims January as Kansas Radon Action Month

Wednesday, January 18

TOPEKA, Kan. - Governor Laura Kelly today proclaimed January as Radon Action month in Kansas. Through a partnership with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), Kansans are urged to protect their families by testing their homes, schools and work sites for radon... Read More.