McPherson News

November Total Tax Collections at $687.0 Million; 0.3% Below Estimate

Monday, December 1

TOPEKA, Kan. — The State of Kansas ends November 2025 with total tax collections at $687.0 million. That is $1.9 million, or 0.3%, below the estimate. Total tax collections were up 1.7% from November 2024. “November’s tax collections were nearly on target overall. While individual... Read More.

Despite No Parade, Toy Run a Success

Monday, December 1

McPHERSON, Kan. — Even though polar winds and precipitation earlier in the morning knocked out the parade. McPherson County Toy Run organizers still had a lot of toys turned in at the American Legion, where chili feed and auction took place.There were a couple... Read More.

McPherson County All Schools Day Button Design Contest – 2026 Guidelines

Monday, December 1

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County All Schools Day Committee has announced "A Star Spangled Celebration" as the theme of the 113th annual event. The All Schools Day executive planning committee has now opened the 2026 Button Design Contest, inviting all area residents to... Read More.

Evergy Urges Space Heater Safety as Winter Weather is Here

Monday, December 1

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (December 1, 2025) — Cold weather is here, and Evergy urges customers to be safe when using space heaters, electric blankets and other portable home heating devices. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports space heaters cause more than 20,000 housefires each... Read More.

Applications for 2026 Boys State of Kansas Session Open

Monday, December 1

December 1, 2025 — The American Legion Boys State of Kansas is accepting applications for its 2026 session. The event is set to be held Sunday, May 31, through Saturday, June 6, at Kansas State University in Manhattan. This will be the program’s... Read More.

MHS Foreign Exchange Student Gets First Hand Look at Thanksgiving Dinner

Friday, November 28

McPHERSON, Kan. — Among the many volunteers who helped out at Thursday's McPherson Community Thanksgiving Dinner was one for whom this was a new experience – Thanksgiving in general, not just this dinner.Jorge Juarez, a foreign exchange student at McPherson High School from... Read More.

McPherson County Toy Run Parade Canceled, Other Events Still On

Friday, November 28

McPHERSON, Kan. — Due to forecast rain, wind, and cold temperatures, the McPherson County Toy Run parade for Saturday has been cancelledThe Sloppy Joe Feed, toy auction and toy-turn in at the McPherson American Legion IS STILL ON. That will begin Saturday afternoon at... Read More.

Another Facility Option for USD 418 Presented, Preliminary Survey Results Released

Wednesday, November 26

McPHERSON, Kan. — There is yet another option on the table for facility improvements in McPherson USD 418. A concept presented by architect Duane Cash to the USD 418 Board of Education at a special meeting Tuesday night is one that makes a couple... Read More.

Lofton Presented with 2025 Governor’s Tourism Award

Wednesday, November 26

The 2025 recipient of the Governor’s Tourism Award was awarded to Holly Lofton, Director of the Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau. Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland personally presented Lofton with the award during the 2026 Kansas Tourism Conference.This annual award was established... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Sundowner, Inc, AKA Sundowner West Mobile Home Park, Saline County

Tuesday, November 25

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Sundowner, Inc, AKA Sundowner West Mobile Home Park public water supply system located in Saline County. The advisory was issued because of a waterline break resulting in a... Read More.

Salina Sets Mail Ballot Election on Pit Bull Ban Repeal, Advances City Projects

Tuesday, November 25

SALINA, Kan. — On a 4-1 vote Salina City Commissioners have set Feb. 24 for a mail ballot election on repeal of the city's pit bull ban. The election comes about after a petition was validated calling for the election to repeal the ban... Read More.

City of McPherson Approves Updated Pay Plan, Utility Charge Increase for Sewer and Stormwater

Tuesday, November 25

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners have approved an updated pay plan that will bring an overall 11.94% increase in compensation expense. The plan, presented as part of a compensation study by the Arnold Group, factors in a two percent cost of living raise,... Read More.