McPherson News

Salina Fire Responds to Fire along Smoky Hill River North of Bill Burke Park

Saturday, July 19

SALINA, Kan. — Salina firemen were called late Saturday morning to a fire involving a log jam along the Smoky Hill River north of Bill Burke Park.Responding crews found the main log jam untouched, but a smaller pile of logs on the west bank... Read More.

Emergency Train Stop Near Canton Prompts Response from Multiple Agencies

Saturday, July 19

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — There were some scary moments late Friday night near Canton a report came in saying a person was lying on the Union Pacific Railroad tracks near the McPherson County Fairgrounds.About 11 PM Friday a train had to make an emergency... Read More.

National Weather Service in Wichita Issues Extreme Heat Warning from 2 PM Saturday through 7 PM Wednesday

Friday, July 18

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued an extreme heat warning from 2 p.m. Saturday to 7 p.m. Wednesday.A multi-day period of temperatures at or near 100 degrees combined with high humidity will produce heat index values up to 105 degrees.If you have... Read More.

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

Friday, July 18

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae.The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to Oct. 31, as do the Harmful... Read More.

K-State Veterinarian Urges Pet Owners to Stay Alert as Summer Heats Up

Friday, July 18

MANHATTAN, Kan. — As summer temperatures climb, a Kansas State University veterinarian urges pet owners to take precautions against seasonal hazards to keep their pets safe and healthy."Summer is a great time to be outside with your pets, but it also comes with some... Read More.

Lindsborg Community Hospital Welcomes Dr. Stephen Grillot, DO, to Family Health Care Clinic

Thursday, July 17

LINDSBORG, KAN. — Lindsborg Community Hospital is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Stephen Grillot, DO to the provider team at the Family Health Care Clinic.Dr. Grillot is a graduate of the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City,... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Making Changes to 2025-26 School Year Student Fees

Wednesday, July 16

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson USD 418 is making a change in how it handles student fees for the 2025-26 school year.In March, the Board of Education adopted a Learning Resource Fee, which would replace previous variable fees with a consistent flat rate, which will... Read More.

Kansas Largest Night Rodeo Starts Tonight in Pretty Prairie

Wednesday, July 16

PRETTY PRARIE, Kan. (July 16, 2025) - Dusty Tacha, President of the Pretty Prairie Rodeo, and Justin Rumford came in this morning to talk about the largest night rodeo in the state.Tonight through Saturday night, they will have a great show, featuring mutton bustin',... Read More.

‘Transformative’ $250K SPRINT Grant at Lindsborg Museum Wraps Up Successfully

Tuesday, July 15

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum is closing out the books on a quarter- million-dollar grant that permitted impressive improvements.Adam Pracht, Marketing and Communications Director, said that in the two years since receiving the grant, the museum has made... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Board of Education Accepts Quote for Floor Replacement of The Roundhouse

Tuesday, July 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — The June 17-18 rain and windstorm that brought between 7-10 inches of rain and near 90 mile an hour winds resulted in the floor of the McPherson High School Roundhouse being ruined.The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education last night accepted... Read More.

Prairie Land Realtors Reports Area Home Sales Up for June as Prices Varied

Tuesday, July 15

June home sales through Prairie Land Realtors' Mid-Kansas Multiple Listing Service were up 18.1% from June 2024, with 150 homes sold. Total sales volume for the month cane to $35 million, up 43.9% from a year ago.The median sales price region-wide for the month... Read More.

OCCK, Inc. Opens Employer Registration for the 35th Annual Employment Expo

Tuesday, July 15

The Largest Employment Expo in Salina is Back This October SALINA, Kan. — OCCK, Inc. is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 35th Annual Employment Expo, the largest event of its kind in Salina, Kansas. This year’s Expo will take place... Read More.