McPherson News

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Updated Snow and Ice Control Policy

Tuesday, January 20

McPHERSON, Kan. — An updated snow and ice control policy was approved by McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday. This policy sets out such things as pre-treatment ahead of winter storms, how snow is plowed, workers scheduled, and states snow removal contractors and businesses can't plow... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves EPA Agreement and Key Infrastructure Updates

Tuesday, January 20

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved entering into an Administrative Order on Consent agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency related to compliance with the Clean Water Act and National Pollution Discharge Elimination System. As we previously reported, this came out of a... Read More.

Early Morning Fire Damages Original Cedars Building on East Kansas

Monday, January 19

McPHERSON, Kan. — An early morning fire today caused interior damage to a building in the 1100 block of East Kansas that was part of the original Cedars facility and in recent years has been used by the McPherson Museum for a haunted house... Read More.

McPherson City Commission to Consider EPA Consent Agreement Tuesday

Friday, January 16

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday will consider an administrative consent order with the Environmental Protection Agency involving pre-treatment activities at the city's Wastewater Treatment Plant. Deficiencies were identified in a scheduled Pretreatment Program Audit conducted in July, 2024. Information provided to the... Read More.

Kansas Supreme Court Upholds Reno County Double-Murder Conviction

Friday, January 16

The Kansas Supreme Court Friday upheld the Reno County first degree murder convictions of Kyle Hardwick in the August 2021 shooting deaths of Phil Anstine and Marion “Ed” Bates, whose bodies were found on Anstine's property east of Hutchinson. In a unanimous opinion, the court... Read More.

From Ideas to Impact: MCCF Celebrates 25 Years With “Dream” Grants

Thursday, January 15

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a special round of “Dream” grants, open from Jan. 15 to Feb. 15, along with a series of community celebrations across the county. To commemorate 25 years of community-based impact,... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Lyon County in Honor of Former Mayor Evora Wheeler

Thursday, January 15

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, today directed flags be flown at half-staff in Lyon County, Kansas, from sunup to sundown on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in honor of former Mayor Evora Wheeler. “For decades, Evora Wheeler was a... Read More.

Evergy Receives HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor

Thursday, January 15

Veterans comprise 11% of Evergy’s workforce compared to national average of 5% KANSAS CITY, Mo. (January 15, 2026) — Evergy’s strong record for hiring and retaining military veterans earned the company the 2025 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award. The U.S. Department of Labor recognizes employers... Read More.

Newton City Commission Approves Option Contract for Newton Depot

Wednesday, January 14

NEWTON, Kan. — At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission approved an option contract to purchase the historic Newton Depot. The $20,000, 12-month option grants the City an exclusive right, but not an obligation, to purchase the property at a future date for $500,000. The depot property... Read More.

Governor Kelly Unveils Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

Wednesday, January 14

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced on Wednesday her annual budget, which provides a path back to structural balance and continues to fully fund Kansas public schools. The budget also includes investments in Kansas’ water needs, early childhood, health care, public safety, and more.... Read More.

Moundridge Community Groups Launch Maddie Kaufman Playground Fund

Wednesday, January 14

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — The Moundridge Lions Club, along with partnering groups and community members, has launched a fundraising campaign for a new playground in memory of Maddie Kaufman, an eight-year-old girl who passed away Nov. 21 after a 13.5-month battle with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine... Read More.

McPherson College Gallery Showcases the Work of Michaela Valli Groeblacher and Kim Stanley

Wednesday, January 14

McPHERSON, Kan. — A new exhibition featuring the art of Michaela Valli Groeblacher and the poetry of Kim Stanley is now on display at McPherson College’s Friendship Hall Gallery. The public is invited to an opening reception from noon to 1 p.m., Friday, January... Read More.