McPherson News

Area Home Sales Down in September

Monday, October 20

Home sales in the area served by Prairie Land Realtor's Mid-Kansas Multiple listing service in September were down 14.5 percent from the same month a year ago. 112 homes sold region-wide last month, compared to 131 in September 2024. The median sales price region-wide at... Read More.

Lucky by Name, Legendary by Voice

Friday, October 17

McPherson native Lucky Kidd celebrates 35 years of broadcasting and his first KAB Award of Excellence. For decades, locals have heard the familiar catch phrase: I'm Lucky Kiiidd. He's the man behind countless newscasts, weather updates, and sports broadcasts. On Oct. 6, 2025, Lucky earned his first... Read More.

USD 418 School Board Candidates Answer Audience Questions at Thursday Evening Candidate Forum

Friday, October 17

McPHERSON, Kan. — A large audience was in attendance for Thursday evening's USD 418 Candidate forum hosted by the McPherson Chamber of Commerce Civic Affairs Committee. During the nearly hour-long event candidates were asked a series of questions submitted by audience members, the first... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces 14 Administration Appointments

Friday, October 17

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced on Friday 14 appointments to the following state boards, committee, and advisory group. Kansas Board of Regents Purpose: A nine-member body which governs six state universities, and supervises and coordinates 19 community colleges, five technical colleges, six technical schools, and... Read More.

Moundridge Community Foundation Hosts 10th Annual Match Week

Thursday, October 16

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — The Moundridge Community Foundation (MCF) has announced that its 10th annual Match Week will take place Nov. 3-7. For 2025, MCF received two grants from the Patterson Family Foundation, each providing $50,000 in matching funds. One grant will match donations made to... Read More.

The Power of Advocacy: From Awareness to Action

Wednesday, October 15

A Three-Part Series Presented by OCCK, Inc. & Disability Rights Center of Kansas SALINA, Kan. — OCCK, Inc. is partnering with the Disability Rights Center of Kansas (DRC Kansas) and the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) to host The Power of Advocacy:... Read More.

McPherson Chamber of Commerce to Host Annual Banquet & Awards on Wednesday, November 19

Wednesday, October 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — Join the McPherson Chamber of Commerce for the Annual Chamber Banquet & Awards on Wednesday, November 19th, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at the McPherson Community Building. We’ll celebrate, connect, and honor the people, businesses, and organizations that make McPherson thrive! This includes the... Read More.

City of Newton Awards Contract for KLP Rail Extension

Wednesday, October 15

NEWTON, Kan. — At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission awarded a contract to extend rail improvements to serve the Kansas Logistics Park, including the new GAF manufacturing facility currently under construction. The project will extend rail spurs from the KO Railroad line where it currently... Read More.

Governor Kelly Releases Statement on Ceasefire in Middle East

Tuesday, October 14

TOPEKA, Kan. — On Tuesday, Oct. 14 Governor Laura Kelly released the following statement regarding the ceasefire reached in the Middle East. "Yesterday, after 738 days, the hostages held by Hamas were finally released, and the horrific war in the Middle East has reached a... Read More.

McPherson High School Cancels Classes, College Fair Wednesday

Tuesday, October 14

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson High School has cancelled classes Wednesday in order to make sewer line repairs. MHS classes were dismissed early Tuesday after, according to a message sent to parents, there was a sewer line backup on the west side of the building.... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Testing and Repair Work at McPherson Water Park

Tuesday, October 14

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission has approved additional testing and repair work to the water line that serves the water side, lazy river and splash pad at the McPherson Water Park, which were inoperable much of last season. The project will entail... Read More.

McPherson Police Department Hosts Ribbon Cutting for New Substation

Tuesday, October 14

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Police Department formally opened their new downtown substation at 218 East Kansas Tuesday morning with a McPherson Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting. Police Chief Mikel Golden said the new substation is, “a testament to the support we have received... Read More.