McPherson News

McPherson’s LaFrance Fire Truck to be Reunited with Twin, Traveling to Independence, Mo. for Saturday Fire Fest

Wednesday, June 21

MCPHERSON, Kan. – The City of McPherson's 1928 American LaFrance fire truck is being reunited this weekend with a twin. The truck, which was restored through private donations, will travel to Independence, Missouri on Saturday for Fire Fest being put on by the Independence... Read More.

UPDATE: Investigation of Letters with Suspicious White Powder

Wednesday, June 21

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) announced that the investigation into around 100 suspicious letters sent to legislators and public officials has now expanded beyond Kansas, so the FBI will now be the agency leading the investigation. The KBI will continue to... Read More.

Bikeshare Coming to Lindsborg

Tuesday, June 20

LINDSBORG, Kan. - The city recently announced a partnership with the Occupational Center of Central Kansas (OCCK) to bring Lindsborg Bikeshare to the community this June. The program will promote community health and well-being, active transportation, bike tourism, and Swedish heritage–all goals within the City’s... Read More.

City of Lindsborg Planning for Safety Center Renovation Project

Tuesday, June 20

LINDSBORG, Kan. – One of the primary objectives of the City of Lindsborg’s Strategic Plan is to provide a safe and healthy community with the goal of providing public safety services for all that maintain standards of excellence. Lindsborg’s Public Safety Center located on... Read More.

McPherson Board of Public Utilities Breaks Ground on Their New Water Treatment Plant

Tuesday, June 20

MCPHERSON, Kan. – On Thursday, June 15th, 2023, the McPherson Board of Public Utilities had a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off the beginning of McPherson’s new and sustainable water supply, collectively known as the South Well Field (SWF) Project, with the construction of... Read More.

Kansas Firefighters Receive $16.8 million from Kansas Insurance Department

Tuesday, June 20

TOPEKA, Kan. – Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt, today, announced, that the Kansas Insurance Department has made its annual distribution to local Firefighter Relief Associations (FRAs). Pursuant to the Kansas Firefighters Relief Act, $16,863,037.79 has been distributed among 554 local FRAs throughout the state. “Firefighters... Read More.

McPherson Rural Appreciation Picnic Thanks Agriculture Producers and Families

Monday, June 19

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Take a break, it’s Rural Appreciation Picnic time. The Rural Appreciation Picnic, organized by the McPherson Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee, is scheduled for Friday, July 21st, 2023. This annual tradition to celebrate the agriculture community has been a special event for... Read More.

McPherson Chamber Recognized with E-Community Loan Activity Award

Monday, June 19

MCPHERSON, Kan. – The McPherson Chamber of Commerce was recently honored with the E-Community Loan Activity Award at the recent 2023 NetWork Kansas annual retreat for the highest number of E-Loans. The Chamber is a partner of NetWork Kansas and administers the McPherson County... Read More.

Traffic Changes at Moundridge for I-135 Pavement Replacement

Monday, June 19

MCPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. – During the week ending June 24, the Kansas Department of Transportation will reopen northbound exit 46 and close southbound exit 46 into Moundridge as work progresses to replace the pavement on I-135 in McPherson County. Median crossovers are being used to... Read More.

Early Childhood Task Force Seeking Public Input During Statewide Community Engagement Tour

Monday, June 19

TOPEKA, Kan. (KASB) – School leaders, educators and advocates and other Kansans will be able to provide input on the future of childcare and early childhood development through public meetings during the last week of June. Gov. Laura Kelly’s Early Childhood Transition Task Force is... Read More.

Evergy Slashes Planned Renewable Energy Additions, Proposes More Natural Gas

Monday, June 19

By Allison Kite, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. - Kansas’ largest electric utility has drastically scaled back its plans to add more clean energy over the next decade and will keep open its oldest coal plant for years longer. Two years ago, Evergy announced plans to... Read More.

UPDATE: Investigation of Letters with Suspicious White Powder

Monday, June 19

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), with assistance from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and other partners, updated findings on the white powder found in letters sent to Kansas legislators and... Read More.