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McPherson City Commission Approves Resolution to Exceed RNR for 2027 budget

Tuesday, July 14

At a special meeting Tuesday the McPherson City Commission adopted a resolution of intent to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate. The city's proposed 2027 budget calls for a property tax levy of 53.826 mills, which would be 2.666 mills above the levy that... Read More.

Bond Project Update Presented to USD 418 Board of Education

Tuesday, July 14

Schematic design documents for bond projects at McPherson High School and McPherson Middle School are now in the hands of construction manager Simpson Construction. Duane Cash with Incite Design Services provided an update to the USD 418 Board of Education Monday, and reviewed where... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Elects Officers, Approves Policies, Hears Updates

Tuesday, July 14

Rebecca Pankratz was elected president of the McPherson USD 418 Board of Education as part of their annual reorganization Monday night. Pankratz succeeds Dr. Lara Vanderhoof, who continues on the board. Chelsea Busch was elected to continue as vice president. The board during... Read More.

Newton Police Implementing Flock Cameras

Monday, July 13

The Newton Police Department is implementing Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras at 11 entry points to the city, such as highway off ramps, pointed cars entering Newton. The cameras take an automatic still photo of the back of a car to... Read More.

McPherson Healthcare Foundation Receives $273,521 Grant to Strengthen Diagnostic Services at McPherson Hospital

Monday, July 13

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Healthcare Foundation has received a $273,521 grant from The Patterson Family Foundation to support laboratory and MRI equipment upgrades at McPherson Hospital. The grant will support significant investments in both laboratory and MRI services. New laboratory technology will enhance efficiency... Read More.

LCH Welcomes Dr. Sara Teague to Family Health Care Clinic

Monday, July 13

LINDSBORG, Kan. (July 10, 2026) — Lindsborg Community Hospital is pleased to announce the addition of Sara Teague, D.O., to the Family Health Care Clinic. Dr. Teague joins LCH after completing her residency at Smoky Hill Family Medicine in Salina. Dr. Teague practices family medicine... Read More.

Big 1st District Congressional Candidate Lauren Reinhold Shares Views

Sunday, July 12

One of two Democrats running for 1st district Congress was in McPherson Friday for a campaign stop. Lauren Reinhold of Lawrence is an attorney who worked for the Social Security Administration before her position was eliminated by DOGE budget cuts. In an interview... Read More.

Kansas Amber Alert Canceled, two children located and safe

Saturday, July 11

UPDATE - The Kansas Bureau of Investigation reports Adrian and Jaylen Boose have been located and are safe, and that their mother, Taylyn Reed, also has been located. Earlier story: The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has issued an Amber Alert for two children forcibly taken from... Read More.

Charges Filed in Deaths of Two Ellsworth County Children

Friday, July 10

Charges have been filed against the parents of two children shot March 28th in rural Ellsworth County when a young child located a loaded, unsecured shotgun and discharged it. Aaron French and Makayla French, both of Brookville, have been charged with four counts... Read More.

ReUse It Center Donates $4,750 to Three Organizations in June

Thursday, July 9

The ReUse it Center in McPherson donated $4,750 to three organizations during the month of June. A $1.250 dollar donation was given to the McPherson Senior Center, which since 1979 has been a focal fount of information and resources for older citizens and... Read More.

Wednesday Evening Crash on I-135 Injures Man, Damages Bridge

Thursday, July 9

A 2 ½ mile segment of northbound I-135 was closed Wednesday evening after a truck rollover. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports the straight flatbed truck was northbound on 135 just north of Moccasin Road just after 8 PM when He went off the... Read More.

Wednesday Fire Damages Avenue A Residence

Wednesday, July 8

McPherson Firefighters responded to a house fire Wednesday afternoon in the 500 block of West Avenue A. Two engines and a total of eight personnel responded to the initial call at 3:50 PM, with first arriving units reporting a moderate amount of smoke... Read More.