McPherson News

Todd Beam Named McPherson Middle School Assistant Principal for 2023-24 School Year

Thursday, March 9

MCPHERSON, Kan. – McPherson Public Schools announced this week that Mr. Todd Beam will transition to McPherson Middle School as Assistant Principal for the 2023/24 school year. "After 15 years serving Roosevelt Elementary, I am ready for a change in my educational journey," Mr. Beam... Read More.

Area Students Among 30 Named as 2023 Rudd Scholars

Wednesday, March 8

WICHITA, Kan. – The Rudd Foundation is pleased to announce its sixth class of Rudd Scholars, comprised of 30 Kansas high school seniors selected following a competitive application process that focuses on the students and their life stories, in addition to academic accomplishments, test... Read More.

Peoples Bank and Trust Pledges $500,000 To Major McPherson College Building Project

Tuesday, March 7

MCPHERSON, Kan. - A McPherson business with deep roots in the community is making a significant investment in McPherson College’s most ambitious building campaign. Peoples Bank and Trust has committed $500,000 toward the college’s signature building project – the Campus Commons. In appreciation of... Read More.

Thursday Evening Fire in Northeast McPherson Possible Arson

Friday, March 3

MCPHERSON, Kan. – The McPherson Fire Department responded Thursday evening to the report of a structure fire in Mustang Communities on the northeast edge of McPherson. That fire is being investigated as a potential arson. McPherson Fire Chief TJ Wyssman told Ad Astra News that... Read More.

February’s Ad Astra Radio McPherson Classroom Hero Award Recipient is Kaden Tichenor

Wednesday, March 1

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Ad Astra Radio announces the February 2023 recipient of the McPherson Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. Kaden Tichenor is in his first year of teaching Kindergarten at Eisenhower Elementary in McPherson USD 418. When asked what his favorite... Read More.

Purchase of New Playground Equipment Approved for McPherson’s Wall Park

Wednesday, March 1

MCPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson City Commissioners have approved a $235,000 purchase of new accessible playground equipment to be installed in Wall Park. This will replace playground equipment removed from the park in 2019 for safety reasons. The equipment is being acquired from Cunningham Equipment, whose... Read More.

McPherson City and County Commissioners Agree to Allot Funding to Housing Coalition for Land Purchase

Wednesday, March 1

MCPHERSON, Kan. – McPherson City and County Commissioners have agreed to allot funds to the McPherson Housing Coalition for the purchase of property north of the Oak Harbor Cottages for the development of future housing after a federal grant fell through at the last... Read More.

McPherson Community Theatre to Present ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ This Weekend

Wednesday, March 1

MCPHERSON, Kan. – The McPherson County Community Foundation is sponsoring the local production of Every Brilliant Thing this weekend. The one-person show, with occasional audience interaction, will be performed by the McPherson Community Theatre. Shows will take place... Read More.

Kansas Senate Approves Elimination of Taxes on IRA Income

Monday, February 27

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) — The Kansas Senate has approved a bill eliminating state taxes on all income from retirement accounts, like Social Security and 401K accounts. The measure is now headed to the House for consideration. The change is estimated to add $260 million in... Read More.

Mastermind McPherson County: A Community Survey Initiative

Sunday, February 26

MCPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) will be introducing a new initiative to further the development of McPherson County. Mastermind McPherson County is a three-year program set on creating a process to review and act on county needs. This will be... Read More.

Kansas Senate Supports Elimination of State, Local Food Sales Tax

Sunday, February 26

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Senate voted to remove all state and local sales taxes on food next year, in a last-minute reversal of an earlier proposal to curtail sales tax reductions for unhealthy food. Senators voted to eliminate... Read More.

KCAC Tournament Scoreboard: Semifinal Results

Sunday, February 26

KCAC Tournament Semifinals Women Saint Mary 78, (20) Sterling 66 Friends 57, Ottawa 52 Men (22) Southwestern 98, (7) Oklahoma Wesleyan 73 Bethel 90, Sterling 73 KCAC Championship Monday, Feb. 27th at Hartman Arena, Park City 6:00 p.m. (22) Southwestern vs Bethel Men 8:00 p.m. Saint Mary vs Friends Women