McPherson News

Jenell Hulse Joins Peoples Bank and Trust as Loan Officer at McPherson Main Location

Wednesday, September 3

McPHERSON, Kan. — Peoples Bank and Trust is proud to announce the addition of Jenell B. Hulse as a Loan Officer at our McPherson Main location. Jenell brings a strong background in banking and a deep commitment to community service, aligning perfectly with the... Read More.

Are You Prepared for the Kansas State Fair?

Wednesday, September 3

The Kansas State Fair starts Friday, Sept. 5! Prepare for your fair trip by following the steps below. Buy Your Gate Tickets in Advance Save 30% today when you buy tickets online, at your local Dillons, or at the ticket office. Offer valid... Read More.

Lindsborg City Council Approves Design for Archway Project on Olson Street, Designation of Raymer Society’s Poetry at the Barn Sept. 25

Wednesday, September 3

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg City Council Monday approved the design for an archway project on the Olson Street side of Swensson Park. The Lindsborg Kiwanis Club is funding the project in honor of its 75th anniversary last year, and planning for the project... Read More.

Salina Symphony Single Tickets on Sale for All Concerts

Tuesday, September 2

SALINA, Kan. — Single tickets are on sale now for all Salina Symphony concerts for the upcoming 70th Anniversary Season, Infinite Horizons. This includes both Mainstage Concerts and Encore Performances. Mainstage Season The Symphony will launch the landmark season Oct. 5 with Beyond the Planets, a... Read More.

Central Kansas Hits Record Rainfall this Summer, Temperatures Stay Average

Tuesday, September 2

To say it was a wet summer in mid-Kansas was, for the most part, an understatement.Parts of McPherson, Marion and Rice counties saw rainfall for June through August, considered meteorological summer, in excess of 20 inches, with the largest amount in the area recorded... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Project Deductions, McPherson College CARS Club Cruise-in

Tuesday, September 2

McPHERSON, Kan. — One more change order on the Euclid extension of the Elm Street Drainage project was approved by the McPherson City Commission Tuesday. This change order reduced the contract amount by $8,261.37 to reflect actual quantities used on the project by Vogts-Parga... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Kansas City, Kansas Police Officer Hunter Simoncic

Tuesday, September 2

TOPEKA, Kan. — In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday directed flags be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities from sunup to sundown on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in honor of Kansas City, Kansas Police Officer... Read More.

Evergy Encourages Customers to be Prepared During National Preparedness Month

Tuesday, September 2

KANSAS, Mo. (September 2, 2025) — September is National Preparedness Month. Evergy encourages customers to prepare themselves, their families and their homes for the change in seasons.Customer preparationDownload Evergy’s mobile app to easily report and track outages. The app is available for download... Read More.

Tescott Man Honored for Saving Moundridge Teen in Boating Incident at Kanopolis Lake July 3rd

Monday, September 1

A Tescott man was honored Friday night for his rescue of a Moundridge teen July 3 at Kanopolis Lake after a boating incident that claimed the lives of her father and best friend.Daryl Lee was presented an honorary commission from Ellsworth County Sheriff Kenny... Read More.

Agencies Continue Response to Underground Gas Release

Friday, August 29

Local and state agencies continue to investigate the source of an underground gas release near Southeast 10th and Logan in the new Fox Ridge housing development. The homes in the area are not in danger.Gov. Laura Kelly issued a verbal state of disaster emergency... Read More.

Kansas School Districts Facing Over $11 Million in Medicaid Reimbursements

Friday, August 29

Seventy percent of Kansas' public school districts will have to repay some $11.2 million in overpayments from Medicaid. Kansas Secretary of Health and Environment Janet Stanek told a legislative budget committee Tuesday the payments amount to 4.4 percent of what was paid out in... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Stresses Safety for Labor Day Holiday

Friday, August 29

The Kansas Highway Patrol encourages everyone to plan for a safe Labor Day Weekend. Excessive speed, inattention, and impaired driving are leading causes of traffic crashes. Troopers will be on the roadways enforcing Kansas laws, and available to assist motorists.The Patrol is participating in... Read More.