McPherson News

Provisional Ballots Change Outcome of Moundridge City Council Primary Election

Monday, August 11

Provisional ballots changed the outcome of last week's Moundridge City Council primary election. McPherson County Clerk Hollie Melroy said during Monday's election canvass by County Commissioners three provision ballots were allowed, and when those ballots were counted Ron Blaylock picked up two additional votes allowing... Read More.

McPherson Center for Health Earns 5-Star Rating from CMS, Reflecting Top-Tier Care Close to Home

Monday, August 11

McPHERSON, Kan. (August 8, 2025) — McPherson Center for Health has been awarded a 5-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), placing it among the top-performing hospitals in the nation for quality of care and the only facility within a... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments

Friday, August 8

TOPEKA, Kan. (August 8, 2025) – Governor Laura Kelly announced on Friday 13 appointments to the following state boards, cabinet, commission, and committee. Kansas Board of Regents Purpose: To govern the state’s six universities and the statewide coordinating board for the state’s 32 public higher education institutions, which... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Wyandotte County Deputy Elijah Ming

Friday, August 8

TOPEKA, Kan. — In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly on Friday directed flags be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities from sunup to sundown on August 11, 2025, in honor of Wyandotte County Deputy Elijah Ming who... Read More.

Hutchinson Police Identify Body Found in January 2025 as Missing Woman

Thursday, August 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Police have released the identity of a body found on January 2, 2025, as that of a missing woman. Dental records were used to identify her as that of Kimberly Dawn Barnes. Barnes, who grew up in McPherson, had been... Read More.

Join the 22nd Annual Fight Against Cancer Golf Tournament in Salina

Wednesday, August 6

Get ready for the 22nd Annual Fight Against Cancer Golf Tournament on Sunday, Sept. 14 at Great Life Golf & Fitness in Salina, beginning at noon. Organizer of the event Rob VanDeCreek shared that over the past 21 years, the tournament has raised over $69,000... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $10.4M to Increase Broadband Adoption

Wednesday, August 6

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today announced that $10.4 million will be invested in critical broadband initiatives through the Advancing Digital Opportunities to Connect Kansans (ADOPT) program. The Kansas Office of Broadband Development will partner with 18 organizations across the state to connect... Read More.

Plea Entered in Fatal 2024 Hit and Run Near Newton

Wednesday, August 6

A Hutchinson woman has entered a plea in connection with a fatal hit and on the south edge of Newton in April 2024, Under a plea agreement. Samara Maple admitted at a hearing in Harvey County District Court Tuesday to leaving the scene of a... Read More.

Higher Learning Commission Reaffirms McPherson College Accreditation

Wednesday, August 6

McPHERSON, Kan. — The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) reaffirmed McPherson College’s accreditation following the June meeting of its Institutional Actions Council. As part of the reaffirmation, the HLC invited the college to pursue the Open Pathway for its next 10-year accreditation cycle — signaling... Read More.

Empowering Change: Chevy’s Backpacks Enhance Autism Awareness For First Responders

Wednesday, August 6

McPHERSON, Kan. (Aug. 5, 2025) — Eight-year-old Chevy Settrini visited with the McPherson Sheriff Department, the McPherson Police Department, and the McPherson Fire Department on July 30, 2005, when he donated four backpacks to each department for Autism Awareness. Chevy was diagnosed with Autism... Read More.

Tom Kueser Appointed To KBA State Legislative Committee

Wednesday, August 6

The Kansas Bankers Association is pleased to announce that Tom Kueser, President of the State Bank of Canton, has been appointed to serve on the KBA State Affairs Committee. In this three-year appointment, President Kueser will play a key role in developing, monitoring, and influencing... Read More.

Abilene 2025 Primary Election Update

Wednesday, August 6

Abilene voters narrowed the field for three City Commission seats in Tuesday's primary election. The Dickinson County Clerk's Office released these unofficial results Tuesday night Debby Lytle 379 Alan M. Baier 342 John Kolhoff 323 Cy Taylor 304 Bruce L, Johnson 290 Rebecca Perkins 257 ... Read More.

Provisional Ballots Change Outcome of Moundridge City Council Primary Election

McPherson Center for Health Earns 5-Star Rating from CMS, Reflecting Top-Tier Care Close to Home

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Wyandotte County Deputy Elijah Ming

Hutchinson Police Identify Body Found in January 2025 as Missing Woman

Join the 22nd Annual Fight Against Cancer Golf Tournament in Salina

Governor Kelly Announces $10.4M to Increase Broadband Adoption

Plea Entered in Fatal 2024 Hit and Run Near Newton

Higher Learning Commission Reaffirms McPherson College Accreditation

Empowering Change: Chevy’s Backpacks Enhance Autism Awareness For First Responders

Tom Kueser Appointed To KBA State Legislative Committee

Abilene 2025 Primary Election Update

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