McPherson News

Heavy Rainfall and Flash Floods Hit Central and Southwest Kansas

Tuesday, June 24

Another round of torrential rainfall moved through portions of central and southwest Kansas Monday evening into early this morning. The heaviest rain reports came from northwest Pawnee and eastern Hodgeman counties, and in an area from Hutchinson to Inman. These rains prompted flash flood... Read More.

Day 3, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Monday, June 23

This is day 3 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. Harvest is finally in full swing across much of southern and central... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Warns Motorists to be More Cautious on Kansas Roads During Harvest

Monday, June 23

It’s a busy time for farmers in Kansas, with wheat harvest underway. The Kansas Highway Patrol would like to remind motorists to use more caution and patience when traveling around farm trucks, tractors, combines, and other implements.“With wheat harvest season beginning, you’ll see heavy... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments

Monday, June 23

TOPEKA, Kan. (June 23, 2025) – Governor Laura Kelly announced Monday seven appointments to the following state committee, authority, cabinet, and board.Kansas Advisory Committee for the Blind and Visually Impaired Purpose: To provide advice and counsel to the secretary of the Kansas Department for Aging... Read More.

McPherson County Public Works Conducting In-House Study on Old US 81 and Arrowhead Road Intersection

Monday, June 23

McPherson County Commission Meeting Highlights 6/23/25 McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Public Works is conducting an in-house study of the intersection of Old US 81 and Arrowhead Road, where two people were killed in a crash earlier this month. Public Works Director David Bohnenblust... Read More.

City of McPherson Installing a New Phone System

Monday, June 23

McPHERSON, Kan. (June 20th, 2025) — The City of McPherson will be installing a new phone system over a two-day period Tuesday and Wednesday, June 24 & 25, 2025. During this time, City facilities are expecting intermittent outages as the phones are installed across... Read More.

Evergy Offers Ways to Save Energy and Money with New Kansas Energy Efficiency Programs during the Extreme Summer Heat

Monday, June 23

KANSAS CITY, MO. — Summer is here, and so are hot temperatures. Evergy customers use the most electricity during the summer months as air conditioners work to keep up with the hot weather.Not only are there small things customers can do to have a... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Sundowner, Inc., Saline County

Monday, June 23

SALINE COUNTY, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Sundowner, Inc. public water supply system located in Saline County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure due to maintenance. Failure... Read More.

Iconic I-135 Chimney Sweep Statue to be Repaired

Sunday, June 22

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — There may yet be life for the iconic Chimney Sweep statue that was blown over Tuesday during severe storms in the McPherson area.On Saturday, a group of volunteers joined the statue's owner, Chimney and Stone Specialists, to remove the structure... Read More.

McPherson Water Park Cleanup Update

Friday, June 20

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Water Park provided an update today on cleanup from Tuesday's storm. Excess water continues to be pumped off, and while great progress on debris and storm damage has been made, work continues on the pool itself, with pumps running as... Read More.

Attempted Traffic Stop Leads to a Chase Between Moundridge and Inman

Friday, June 20

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — An attempted traffic stop in Moundridge Thursday led to a chase that ended in a field between Moundridge and Inman.According to the Moundridge Police Department, Officer Wagner began a pursuit after the driver refused to stop that continued for several... Read More.

Day 2, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Thursday, June 19

This is day 2 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.Harvest was off to a rapid start in southwest Kansas on Thursday... Read More.