McPherson News

McPherson City Commission Sets Hearing to Exceed RNR for 2026 Budget, Police Department Receive Cooling Vests from Department Chaplains

Tuesday, July 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission has adopted a resolution to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for their 2026 budget. The Revenue neutral rate for the city as determined by the McPherson County Clerk is 52.051 mills, with the maximum levy set by... Read More.

Broadway RFD Presents: Meredith Willson’s The Music Man

Monday, July 14

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Join Broadway RFD under the stars in Lindsborg, Kansas, for a magical evening of music, laughter, and timeless charm! Broadway RFD—Kansas' longest-running outdoor theater—proudly presents the beloved classic The Music Man on July 18th, 19th, 25th, and 26th at 8:30 PM.Follow... Read More.

Day 12, Final Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Monday, July 14

This is day 12 and the final day of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council.The Kansas wheat harvest is 93 percent complete,... Read More.

McPherson County Building Renovation Progress Report, Project Update on Windom Tower, Proposal for Airport Fuel System Revision Project

Monday, July 14

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioner David O'Dell gave a report at Monday's Commission meeting on progress of the McPherson County Building renovations, which as of last week is 55 percent complete.O'Dell noted Fuqua Construction was able to re-use some of the existing... Read More.

Kansas Sends Swift-Water Rescue Team to Texas

Saturday, July 12

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced on Saturday Kansas deployed Kansas Task Force 1, consisting of two Type 3 swift-water search and rescue teams, through the Office of the State Fire Marshal, to assist the State of Texas in areas impacted by flooding... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners to Address Budget, Police Promotions, and Infrastructure Improvements at July 15 Meeting

Friday, July 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday will take action on a resolution to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for the 2026 budget.As of now the maximum mill levy for the city would be set at 53.238 mills, which would be just under 1.2... Read More.

McPherson School Board to Address Flood Damage, Enrollment Study, and Annual Appointments at Monday Meeting

Friday, July 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education Monday evening will review information regarding recent damage to the Roundhouse floor at McPherson High School due to the June flood. This will also include a presentation on proposed solutions for repair and replacement.During... Read More.

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

Friday, July 11

TOPEKA, Kan. — 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... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Saline Co. Rural Water District No. 3, Saline County

Friday, July 11

SALINE COUNTY, Kan. (July 24, 2025) — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Saline Co RWD 3 public water supply system located in Saline County. The advisory was issued because of a waterline break... Read More.

KDOR Seizes Assets in Execution of Russell, Scott, Thomas, Phillips, Rooks, Pawnee Tax Warrants

Friday, July 11

Agents from the Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR) accompanied by the Russell, Scott, Thomas, Phillips, Rooks, Pawnee County Sheriff departments on the 8th day, of July 2025 executed tax warrants and seized the assets of San Juan Mexican Restaurant Inc, Bernabe A Lopez, Magarita... Read More.

Canton Man Found Guilty of Multiple Sex Crime Charges in Marion County

Thursday, July 10

MARION COUNTY, Kan. — A Canton man has been found guilty of multiple sex crime charges in Marion County.Matthew Dudte entered pleas Tuesday in Marion County District Court to aggravated criminal sodomy, aggravated indecent liberties with a child and three counts of aggravated child... Read More.

Teen Detained in Juvenile Detention After Downtown Abilene Car Crime Spree

Thursday, July 10

ABILENE, Kan. — A 14-year-old male is being held in juvenile detention in connection with a series of vehicle break-ins and damage incidents in Abilene's downtown business district reported Tuesday.The Abilene Police Department said early Wednesday morning a traffic stop was attempted on a... Read More.