McPherson News

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.

Governor Kelly Announces Kansas Office of Early Childhood Inaugural Annual Report Submitted to the Kansas Legislature

Friday, January 23

TOPEKA — Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Office of Early Childhood (KOEC) today announced that the KOEC’s inaugural Annual Report has been submitted to the Kansas Legislature. “We are making Kansas the premier state to raise a family by building a comprehensive early childhood system... Read More.

Kansas Cattle Producers Urged to Prepare for Cold Stress Ahead of Winter Storm

Friday, January 23

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Cattle producers in Kansas and the Midwest are urged to be prepared and use common sense as a major winter storm is expected to bring subzero temperatures, strong winds and up to a foot of snow across parts of the... Read More.

KHP 2026-03 Cadet Law Gives High School Students Experience in Law Enforcement World

Thursday, January 22

Students will spend one week at KHP Training Academy High school students interested in law enforcement will have the opportunity this summer to see what law enforcement training and careers are like through the Cadet Law Enforcement Academy program. The Cadet Law program is hosted... Read More.

Medical Assistance Funds Offer Relief

Thursday, January 22

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Investing in community dreams also means being there when neighbors face unexpected hardship. Through partnerships with fund holders and local organizations, the McPherson County Community Foundation has established several funds to assist individuals dealing with serious illnesses and health... Read More.

Grants Give Teachers Tools to Try New Ideas

Thursday, January 22

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — For many years, the McPherson Education Foundation, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation, has supported students and employees in USD 418. Each year, the foundation offers teachers the opportunity to apply for classroom grants. These grants are designed to... Read More.

Canton Galva USD 419 Names New Superintendent

Thursday, January 22

CANTON/GALVA, Kan. — Ty Poell has been selected as the new Superintendent of Canton Galva USD 419. Poell, who interviewed for the position Monday, was one of two finalists interviewed to succeed retiring superintendent Jim Struber. Poell is currently a middle school language arts and social... Read More.

Hillsboro City Administrator Named New Saline County Administrator

Wednesday, January 21

SALINA, Kan. — Pending finalization of an employment contract, Matthew (Matt) Stiles will be joining Saline County as its new County Administrator, effective April 13. Stiles is currently City Administrator in Hillsboro, and has past experience as City Administrator in South Hutchinson, Assistant City... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Over $2.6M for Airport Infrastructure

Wednesday, January 21

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced ten Kansas communities have secured over $2.5 million in federal Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) funding from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program. “Investing in Kansas’ airport infrastructure is crucial to enhancing connectivity and supporting local economies across the state,” Governor Laura Kelly said. "I'm pleased that these projects are receiving vital infrastructure grants, which will not... Read More.

National Weather Service Expands Winter Storm Watch for the Weekend

Wednesday, January 21

The area of expected impactful snow has been expanded north for this weekend. The National Weather Service in Wichita has expanded the winter storm watch issued earlier this morning for southern parts of south central Kansas to include more of central Kansas, including Barton, Harvey,... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Names Melissa Reves January Recipient of the Classroom Hero Award, Presented by Peoples Bank and Trust

Tuesday, January 20

McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Ad Astra Radio Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust as Melissa Reves, 3rd Grade Teacher at Eisenhower Elementary School. Each month, Ad Astra Radio randomly selects... Read More.

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

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

Governor Kelly Announces Kansas Office of Early Childhood Inaugural Annual Report Submitted to the Kansas Legislature

Kansas Cattle Producers Urged to Prepare for Cold Stress Ahead of Winter Storm

KHP 2026-03 Cadet Law Gives High School Students Experience in Law Enforcement World

Medical Assistance Funds Offer Relief

Grants Give Teachers Tools to Try New Ideas

Canton Galva USD 419 Names New Superintendent

Hillsboro City Administrator Named New Saline County Administrator

Governor Kelly Announces Over $2.6M for Airport Infrastructure

National Weather Service Expands Winter Storm Watch for the Weekend

Ad Astra Radio Names Melissa Reves January Recipient of the Classroom Hero Award, Presented by Peoples Bank and Trust

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