McPherson News

McPherson Water Park Remains Closed for Cleanup

Thursday, June 19

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Water Park will remain closed for now due to Tuesday's windstorm and torrential rains. This is due to a combination of not being able to run off excess water due to excess flows going through the city's wastewater treatment... Read More.

CANCELED – Statewide Purple Alert for Missing Yates Center Woman

Wednesday, June 18

WOODSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Yates Center Police Department reported to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) that Tammara Isaacs was located safely. The statewide Purple Alert is canceled.Earlier Release WOODSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Yates Center Police Department requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation... Read More.

Peoples Bank and Trust Announces Promotions of Brad Bengtson and Katy Aichele

Wednesday, June 18

McPHERSON, Kan. — Peoples Bank and Trust is pleased to announce the promotions of Brad Bengtson to Market President and Katy Aichele to Branch President of both McPherson locations. Brad Bengtson, who has been with Peoples Bank and Trust for two years, brings more than... Read More.

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

Wednesday, June 18

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Sundowner, Inc. public water supply system located in Saline County.Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food... Read More.

McPherson Commissioners Approve New Inflatable Boat for Fire Department, Police AEDs, and Infrastructure Enhancements

Tuesday, June 17

McPHERSON, Kan. — In an action full of irony due to its unplanned timing, McPherson City Commissioners approved purchase of a new inflatable boat for the Fire Department. The boat purchased from Rescue One Board, is to replace a boat purchased in 2018 that... Read More.

Flood Warnings for Little Arkansas River

Tuesday, June 17

Flood warnings have been issued for the Little Arkansas River at Alta Mills and Halstead where minor flooding is forecast. At Alta Mills the Little Arkansas will rise above the 22 feet flood stage Wednesday afternoon and crest at 24.2 feet early Thursday morning. At Halstead... Read More.

Power Outages Following Severe Weather Overnight

Tuesday, June 17

Early Tuesday morning, a severe storm moved through the Wichita region with winds in excess of 100 mph, resulting in more than 45,000 customers without power. Communities with the most damage include Wichita, Hutchinson, Newton and Derby, KS. Evergy teams and contract crews immediately responded... Read More.

Gas Leak Near Conway Closes US 56, Prompts Some Evacuations

Tuesday, June 17

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — As torrential rains fell over the McPherson area early this morning, McPherson and Conway firefighters along with the McPherson County Sheriff's Office and McPherson EMS responded to the report of a flammable gas leak near Conway.After the call came at... Read More.

Smoky Hill River, Mulberry Creek Under Flood Warnings

Tuesday, June 17

Flood Warnings have been posted for the Smoky Hill River at Lindsborg, Mentor and New Cambria and for Mulberry Creek at Salina. At the latter three points the river will be close to the flood of record.At Lindsborg, minor flooding is forecast. The Smoky... Read More.

Storm Recovery Efforts Underway in McPherson County Amid Power Outages and Flooding

Tuesday, June 17

The McPherson Board of Public Utilities has all available crews working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible as of just before 6:30 AM they were aware of about 500 customer outages and are down to about 150 with most of these... Read More.

Severe Storms Batter Central Kansas with Damaging Winds and Flash Flooding

Tuesday, June 17

A combination of high winds and very heavy rain moved across central Kansas early this morning, bringing with it a considerable amount of damage and flash flooding.The McPherson area took the brunt of the storm, with Doppler radar estimates of between 3-4 inches up... Read More.

Day 1, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Monday, June 16

This is day 1 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 moved into southern Kansas about a week ago, but since then... Read More.