McPherson News

MHS Roundhouse Update Raises More Questions

Tuesday, August 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — An update on the Roundhouse floor situation at McPherson High School at last night's USD 418 Board of Education meeting raised a lot more questions than provided answers, leading to an extended discussion that ended with the Board voting to pause... Read More.

McPherson County Adopts Temporary Moratorium on Hydrogen Energy Facilities

Monday, August 11

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday adopted a temporary moratorium on hydrogen energy facilities.As it did last week for data center projects, the moratorium purpose is to allow the county's planning board to review and develop regulations for these projects.Planning and Zoning... Read More.

Provisional Ballots Change Outcome of Moundridge City Council Primary Election

Monday, August 11

Provisional ballots changed the outcome of last week's Moundridge City Council primary election.McPherson County Clerk Hollie Melroy said during Monday's election canvass by County Commissioners three provision ballots were allowed, and when those ballots were counted Ron Blaylock picked up two additional votes allowing... Read More.

McPherson Center for Health Earns 5-Star Rating from CMS, Reflecting Top-Tier Care Close to Home

Monday, August 11

McPHERSON, Kan. (August 8, 2025) — McPherson Center for Health has been awarded a 5-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), placing it among the top-performing hospitals in the nation for quality of care and the only facility within a... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments

Friday, August 8

TOPEKA, Kan. (August 8, 2025) – Governor Laura Kelly announced on Friday 13 appointments to the following state boards, cabinet, commission, and committee. Kansas Board of Regents Purpose: To govern the state’s six universities and the statewide coordinating board for the state’s 32 public higher education institutions, which... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Wyandotte County Deputy Elijah Ming

Friday, August 8

TOPEKA, Kan. — In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly on Friday directed flags be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities from sunup to sundown on August 11, 2025, in honor of Wyandotte County Deputy Elijah Ming who... Read More.

Hutchinson Police Identify Body Found in January 2025 as Missing Woman

Thursday, August 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Police have released the identity of a body found on January 2, 2025, as that of a missing woman. Dental records were used to identify her as that of Kimberly Dawn Barnes. Barnes, who grew up in McPherson, had been... Read More.

Join the 22nd Annual Fight Against Cancer Golf Tournament in Salina

Wednesday, August 6

Get ready for the 22nd Annual Fight Against Cancer Golf Tournament on Sunday, Sept. 14 at Great Life Golf & Fitness in Salina, beginning at noon. Organizer of the event Rob VanDeCreek shared that over the past 21 years, the tournament has raised over $69,000... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $10.4M to Increase Broadband Adoption

Wednesday, August 6

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today announced that $10.4 million will be invested in critical broadband initiatives through the Advancing Digital Opportunities to Connect Kansans (ADOPT) program. The Kansas Office of Broadband Development will partner with 18 organizations across the state to connect... Read More.

Plea Entered in Fatal 2024 Hit and Run Near Newton

Wednesday, August 6

A Hutchinson woman has entered a plea in connection with a fatal hit and on the south edge of Newton in April 2024, Under a plea agreement.Samara Maple admitted at a hearing in Harvey County District Court Tuesday to leaving the scene of a... Read More.

Higher Learning Commission Reaffirms McPherson College Accreditation

Wednesday, August 6

McPHERSON, Kan. — The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) reaffirmed McPherson College’s accreditation following the June meeting of its Institutional Actions Council. As part of the reaffirmation, the HLC invited the college to pursue the Open Pathway for its next 10-year accreditation cycle — signaling... Read More.

Empowering Change: Chevy’s Backpacks Enhance Autism Awareness For First Responders

Wednesday, August 6

McPHERSON, Kan. (Aug. 5, 2025) — Eight-year-old Chevy Settrini visited with the McPherson Sheriff Department, the McPherson Police Department, and the McPherson Fire Department on July 30, 2005, when he donated four backpacks to each department for Autism Awareness. Chevy was diagnosed with Autism... Read More.