McPherson News

Eric Duerksen Hired as New Public Works Director at Tuesday McPherson City Commission Meeting, Tim Hoesli Rehired as Code Enforcement Officer

Tuesday, July 1

McPHERSON, Kan. — A new Public Works Director and Code Enforcement Officer were hired by the McPherson City Commission Tuesday.Eric Duerksen will assume the Public Works Director position vacated following the June 3 resignation of Jeff Woodward. Duerksen, currently a project manager for Hutton,... Read More.

McPherson Spraying for Mosquitoes Tuesday, Wednesday Evening

Monday, June 30

McPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson Park Department will be going around the City this week to spray mosquitoes.Weather permitting on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, staff will start with selective spraying, treating public parks and other public lands areas. Again weather-permitting, a full... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Modify 2021 Special Use Permit, KDOT Traffic Study Requested on Old Highway 81 and Arrowhead Intersection West of Moundridge

Monday, June 30

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday adopted a resolution modifying a 2021 special use permit that will enable construction of a second home on a property near 9th and Pioneer Road between McPherson and Marquette.In 2021 the Planning Board approved a conditional... Read More.

City of Newton Engineer in Need of Stem Cell Donor

Monday, June 30

NEWTON, Kan — City of Newton staff are coming together to support long-time co-worker Mike Headings, who was diagnosed earlier this year with a rare form of leukemia known as T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia, or TPLL. The only cure is a stem cell transplant. City staff... Read More.

KBI Releases 2024 Statewide Crime Statistics

Monday, June 30

TOPEKA, Kan. (June 30, 2025) – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has released the 2024 Kansas Crime Index Report. The report compiles crime statistics reported to the KBI by state and local law enforcement agencies throughout Kansas.Violent crime analysisThe 2024 Kansas Crime... Read More.

Phillips County Deputy Shot and Killed During Arrest Attempt Friday Night, Suspect also Dead

Saturday, June 28

PHILLIPS COUNTY, Kan. — A Phillips County Sheriff's Deputy was shot and killed Friday night while attempting to make an arrest as he was investigating reports of illegal fireworks.Deputy Brandon Gaede was attempting to place the suspect in handcuffs when a struggle broke out,... Read More.

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

Friday, June 27

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.

McPherson County Community Foundation and Moundridge Community Foundation to Start Accepting Applications for 2025-26 Grant Cycle July 1

Thursday, June 26

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) and the Moundridge Community Foundation will begin accepting applications for their 2025–26 grant cycle starting July 1.Grant rounds are held on a bi-monthly schedule. Applications are due by the 15th of the first month... Read More.

Salina Regional Health Center Implements Active Shooter Protocol in Response to Emergency Room Incident

Thursday, June 26

SALINA, Kan. — A shooting incident early this morning at Salina Regional Health Center's Emergency room left an elderly man dead and prompted SRHC to activate their active shooter protocol.Salina Police said an 87-year-old man came into the emergency room around 7 a.m. and... Read More.

Kansas Tourism Announces 2025 Sunflower Summer Attraction Lineup

Wednesday, June 25

TOPEKA, Kan. (June 23, 2025) — Kansas Tourism announced that more than 230 tourism attractions across the state are participating in the 2025 Sunflower Summer program. The lineup includes something for every interest and region of the state — museums and historic sites, zoos,... Read More.

The ReUse It Center June Benevolent Distributions

Wednesday, June 25

McPHERSON, Kan. — Thanks to its shoppers and volunteers, the ReUse It Center was able to donate $4,500 this month.Donations were given to the following organizations: McPherson Senior CenterThe McPherson Senior Center is a non-profit 501c3 which was established in 1979. Our mission is to... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $5.3M for KDOT Cost Share Program Projects

Tuesday, June 24

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed today announced $5.3 million in awards for 11 vital transportation construction projects across Kansas through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) Cost Share Program for Spring 2025. This state investment will leverage nearly... Read More.