McPherson News

McPherson EMS Holds Successful School Supply Drive

Monday, August 4

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson EMS held their school supply drive over the weekend, and they did better than hoped - a lot better.They had a goal to fill seven Walmart shopping carts, but by the time they finished they doubled the total amount of... Read More.

Safehope Launches Matching Gift Challenge

Monday, August 4

NEWTON, Kan. (August 1, 2025) — This August, your impact goes even further! Thanks to the generous support of the Patterson Family Foundation, every donation made to the Safehope Victim Services Fund will be matched up to 50 percent! That means every dollar you give... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Discusses Proposed Sales Tax for Ambulance Services

Monday, August 4

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners continued discussion on a proposed sales tax for ambulance and other health related services during Monday's meeting. The initial concept was to use part of the funding for the five ambulance providers based in the county, along with... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Adopt Six Month Moratorium on New Data Centers in Unincorporated Areas

Monday, August 4

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners have adopted a six-month moratorium on new data centers in the unincorporated areas of McPherson County. As initially presented by Planning and Zoning Administrator Jon Kinsey, the moratorium would have been through January 1, 2028, but following... Read More.

Update: Missing Solomon Man Found Safe

Saturday, August 2

DICKINSON COUNTY, Kan. (August 3, 2025) — Alexander Baize has been found safe. The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office thanks everyone for sharing and for all who provided information.Previous announcement: DICKINSON COUNTY, Kan. (August 2, 2025) — The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office is looking for a... Read More.

Moundridge Voters Have Primary Elections Tuesday

Saturday, August 2

Voters in Moundridge will narrow the field for two City Council seats in the only primary election race in McPherson County Tuesday.Seven candidates are running in the primary, with the top four vote getters to advance to the November general election, Candidates on the... Read More.

Kansas Governor Candidate Cindy Holscher Objects to Alleged Pressure Campaign by Kelly’s Staff

Saturday, August 2

Governor’s chief of staff says Holscher misrepresents political discussions TOPEKA — State Sen. Cindy Holscher expressed frustration Friday with behind-the-scene involvement of Gov. Laura Kelly’s staff in attempting to influence who launched a campaign for the Kansas Democratic Party’s nomination for governor in 2026.Holscher,... Read More.

USD 418 Issues Statement on Roundhouse Floor Damage

Saturday, August 2

McPHERSON, Kan. — In the wake of a Wichita TV station interview regarding the flood damage to the floor of the McPherson High School Roundhouse after a heavy rain event June 17th, USD 418 released a statement late Friday afternoon.The statement said the district... Read More.

KDHE Issues Air Quality Health Advisory Due to Smoke

Friday, August 1

(Aug. 1, 2025) — Light northeast to east winds is bringing Canadian wildfire smoke into the state, particularly central and eastern Kansas. These conditions are likely to persist today and tomorrow. The Air Quality Index (AQI) will likely range from Moderate to Unhealthy at... Read More.

Five Teens in Custody Following Shooting at Newton Apartment Complex Wednesday Night

Thursday, July 31

NEWTON, Kan. — Five teens are in custody after a shooting incident Wednesday evening at a Newton apartment complex.Newton Police this morning said this morning one of the teens arrested was the person who was shot. They were taken into custody after being released... Read More.

Dondlinger Construction of Wichita Makes Gift to McPherson College

Thursday, July 31

McPHERSON, Kan. — During a ribbon-cutting and car-unveiling ceremony on July 24, Dondlinger Construction of Wichita presented McPherson College with a $125,000 gift to support student activities and programs. The company served as the general contractor for the Campus Commons — a 55,000-square-foot hub... Read More.

Salina Rescue Mission Needs List from August 1st – 31st, 2025

Thursday, July 31

SALINA, Kan. (July 31, 2025) — The Salina Rescue Mission is requesting monthly donations for select items this month. Items Needed for August:Deodorant Kleenex ShampooDonations may be delivered seven days a week between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. to the Mission located at... Read More.