McPherson News

Kansas Ag Expo is Coming Up

Thursday, March 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Star Expos along with the Kansas State Fair are pleased to announce a brand-new expo coming to Hutchinson and the Kansas State Fairgrounds. Partnering with the Kansas State Fair and Visit Hutch gives the Kansas Ag Expo the opportunity to showcase... Read More.

National Wheat Yield Contest is Open for 2023 Entries

Thursday, March 16

By Julia Debes, KSWheat.com MANHATTAN, Kan. - While overall prospects for the 2023 Kansas wheat harvest remain dim due to sustained drought conditions, producers who have received timely moisture are encouraged to enter the 2023 National Wheat Yield Contest. “No one can deny Mother Nature has... Read More.

Kansas House Advances Education Programming Giving State Dollars to Private Schools

Thursday, March 16

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Public schools have become a monopoly, Republican lawmakers argued, in an attempt to gain support for a far-reaching voucher-like program that would fund unregulated private schools with state dollars. During a Tuesday House... Read More.

Presentation at Lindsborg Museum Explores World’s Fair Remnants in Kansas

Wednesday, March 15

LINDSBORG, Kan. - Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum will host “World’s Fair Remnants in Kansas,” a presentation and discussion by Thomas Prasch on Thursday, March 30 at 6 p.m. in the 1904 Swedish Pavilion, 120 E. Mill St. All are invited to attend... Read More.

McPherson College Meets Goals in One-Day Giving Blitz

Tuesday, March 14

By McPherson College McPHERSON, KANSAS – McPherson College’s Power Day 2023 met all the goals set for the annual online giving day, raising $330,000 for scholarships and programs. In its ninth year, more than 350 alumni and friends of the college made gifts that helped unlock... Read More.

2022-23 AVCTL Div. lll Girls Basketball All League

Tuesday, March 14

Congratulations to all the teams and young ladies represented by these lists. Thanks to the coaches for participating and helping select these young ladies. Coach of the Year: Brian Henry - Circle Player of the Year: Jordan Sears - McPherson Defensive Player of the Year: Chloe Clevenger... Read More.

Kansas Fire Season is Here, Officials Say

Monday, March 13

By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — The beginning of the year has been quiet for Kansas wildfires after above average moisture in January, but the trend may not continue into peak fire season. In previous years, the incidence of... Read More.

Popular Walk Kansas Program Gears Up for 2023

Monday, March 13

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Walking or running or biking more than 400 miles across the state of Kansas over the next eight weeks would seem a bit intimidating to most folks. Yet, an estimated 5,000 people in Kansas... Read More.

UPDATE: Crews continue Mitigation Procedures following McPherson Train Derailment

Monday, March 13

MCPHERSON, Kan. (UPDATE: 9/13/23, 10:46 a.m.) - Work continues following a train derailment and grass fire that occurred Sunday morning on the south side of McPherson. At approximately 9:42 a.m., McPherson Fire Department was dispatched to the 1200 Block of South Main Street for a... Read More.

Country Star Carly Pearce Plays Kansas State Fair Saturday, September 9

Monday, March 13

Hutchinson, Kan. — Grammy award winner, Carly Pearce, is coming to the Kansas State Fair, Saturday, September 9. Her top hits include “I Hope You're Happy Now” (with Lee Brice), “Never Wanted to Be That Girl” (with Ashley McBryde), “Every Little Thing”, “What He Didn't... Read More.

KU Report: Large Divide in Broadband Access in Kansas

Sunday, March 12

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KNS) - A new report from the University of Kansas shows a continuing divide between rural and urban areas when it comes to broadband access. Residents of rural Kansas usually pay more money and get slower Internet speeds. Donna Ginther is director of... Read More.

Female Teen Killed in Harvey County Accident Friday Afternoon

Friday, March 10

HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. – One person is dead following a Friday afternoon accident in northern Harvey County. The Harvey County Sheriff’s Office reports that emergency personnel responded to the scene of a fatality traffic accident shortly after 1 p.m. Preliminary information shows a car traveling... Read More.