McPherson News

Hunting Show Host Receives Lifetime Hunting Ban in Kansas

Wednesday, July 23

WICHITA, Kan. — A Georgia man was sentenced to five years of probation and ordered forever banned from hunting and fishing in Kansas after illegally hunting game.According to court documents, Matt Jennings, 35, of Bowdon, Georgia, pleaded guilty to two counts of illegal taking... Read More.

Two Men Arrested after Drug Bust Tuesday in Barton County

Wednesday, July 23

Two central Kansas men are in custody after quantities of drugs were found in a vehicle Tuesday in Barton County.Barton County Sheriff's Deputies were advised by the Kansas Department of Corrections EAI unit a quantity of drugs would be entering the county via K-156... Read More.

Elevated Nitrate Levels Found in Canton Water

Wednesday, July 23

CANTON, Kan. — The City of Canton has issued a drinking water warning due to high levels of nitrates which could be dangerous for infants and some other individuals. Nitrate in drinking water can come from natural, industrial, or agricultural sources (including septic systems... Read More.

Mac Senior Center to Close for Repairs

Wednesday, July 23

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Senior Center will be temporarily closing starting Monday (7-28) in order to allow for some construction projects and remediation of mold in a contained area resulting from recent storms including the June 17th flood.The construction part of the work... Read More.

Local Residents Share Input on Future US 56 Projects

Tuesday, July 22

McPHERSON, Kan. — A number of area residents shared their thoughts on improvements that can be made along US 56 between McPherson and east of Marion. The Kansas Department of Transportation held an open house Tuesday at the McPherson Community Building where residents could... Read More.

The ReUse It Center Announces Volunteer of the Month and July Donations

Tuesday, July 22

McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center announced its Volunteer of the Month, which was awarded to Alvin Hett of Hillsboro. The Center was able to donate $4,500 to local organizations this month. The two organizations that received donations were Celebrate Recovery and Steps... Read More.

Salina Fire Discourages Burning of Smoky Hill River Log Jam

Tuesday, July 22

SALINA, Kan. — The City of Salina and the Salina Fire Department issued a statement Tuesday in regards to suggestions the log jam along the Smoky Hill River near Bill Burke Park be burned. This idea has picked up a lot of traction on... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Fire Hydrant Installation at Station 2, STEPMC Water Lantern Festival Approved for Sept. 20

Tuesday, July 22

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission has approved installation of a fire hydrant at Station 2 on North Main. While not included in the original construction plans, the amount of training taking place at that station led to a need for a hydrant,... Read More.

Heavy Rain Monday Night Produces Another Round of Flooding and Wind Damage in Parts of Central Kansas

Tuesday, July 22

Very heavy rain Monday night into early Tuesday morning produced another round of flooding and wind damage in parts of Central Kansas, with flooding along the Smoky Hill River in McPherson and Saline counties and Mulberry Creek near Salina. The heaviest rainfall fell over... Read More.

Lindsborg City Council Appoints Faust as New City Administrator, Bids Awarded to APAC Kansas Shears Division for 2025 Chip Seal Projects

Tuesday, July 22

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg City Council official appointed Tanner Faust as the new City Administrator during Monday evening's meeting. Faust comes to Lindsborg from Lyons, where he served as Community Development Coordinator and later as Assistant City Administrator.After approval of the appointment, Faust... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Consider Placing Sales Tax Proposal on General Election Ballot Funding Ambulance and Mental Health Services

Monday, July 21

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday were generally in agreement on placing a one-half percent sales tax proposal on the November general election ballot to fund ambulance and mental health services.The county presently provides property fax funds to the five ambulance providers... Read More.

Concerned Motorist Calls in Dangerous Driver Passing through McPherson County, Deputies Make DUI Arrest

Sunday, July 20

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — On Saturday McPherson County Sheriff's Deputies were advised that a motorist passing through the county came across someone driving dangerously, a call that likely averted tragedy.Deputies were able to locate this driver, and once found, arrested him for DUI. Preliminary... Read More.