McPherson News

Area Senior Living and Care Organizations Announce Affiliation Plans

Wednesday, June 11

NORTH NEWTON, Kan. — Two area senior living and care organizations – Bluestem Communities, headquartered in North Newton, and The Cedars in McPherson – have announced an affiliation that will strengthen non-profit senior services opportunities in south central Kansas.  The Cedars, a life plan community... Read More.

Master Gardeners to Offer Substitute for Senior Voucher Program

Wednesday, June 11

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — While there will likely not be a Kansas Farmers Market Nutrition Program voucher distribution this summer, McPherson County's Master Gardeners and Friends are stepping up to fill the void.That group is making available punch cards that can be used at... Read More.

Women Aviators Launching from Fairhope Alabama in the 48th Air Race Classic

Tuesday, June 10

FAIRHOPE, Ala. — Get ready for a thrilling spectacle as women pilots from across the United States gear up to ignite the skies with the spirit of adventure and competition in the most anticipated aviation event of the year. The Air Race Classic, tracing... Read More.

McPherson to Start Mosquito Spraying in Focused Areas Tonight and Citywide on Thursday (Weather Permitting)

Tuesday, June 10

McPHERSON, Kan. — The city of McPherson will conduct a selective spraying for mosquitoes this evening, which will focus on parks, Turkey Creek Golf Course, the cemetery, and the area around the CHS refinery. Public Lands and Facilities Director Wayne Burns also says if... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Two Tree Removals on North Elm, Equipment Upgrades and Upcoming Summer Events

Tuesday, June 10

McPHERSON, Kan. — Removal of two trees and one stump in the way of the reconstruction of the 1100 block of North Elm was approved by McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday, Treder Tree will be removing them at a cost not to exceed $3,500.The Commission... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Hear Report of Water Rescue Team Deployment

Tuesday, June 10

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Fire Department's water rescue team was deployed last week in the wake of flooding in eastern parts of Kansas, and took part in a rescue operation. Division Chief Seth Graham gave a report on their work to the McPherson... Read More.

Lakeside Park Bandshell Nominated for National Register of Historic Places

Tuesday, June 10

McPHERSON, Kan. — The Lakeside Park Bandshell in McPherson has been added to the Register of Historic Kansas Places and forwarded for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.That action was taken Saturday during a meeting of the Kansas Historic Sites Board of... Read More.

Lindsborg’s Midsummer Festival Saturday, June 14

Tuesday, June 10

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Enjoy Midsummer in Lindsborg by exploring the downtown daytime festivities and then the evening performances at Heritage Square across from the Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum.Daytime activities will include demonstrators, vendors, and entertainers on Main Street, including pop-up performances... Read More.

Home Sales Down, Prices Up

Monday, June 9

Prairie Land Realtors' Mid-Kansas Multiple Listing Service showed 132 homes sold in May, which was off 13 from May 2024. However, the value of what sold, at $26.7 million, was up from a year ago.The median sales price for May at $179,222 was up... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Presented $7.9M Budget Proposal, Hear Ongoing Road Projects and Department Reports

Monday, June 9

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Public Works Director David Bohnenblust submitted a just over $7.9 million budget proposal for 2026 to County Commissioners Monday. Bohnenblust, who has been in the position for a little over five months, said the non-salary part of the... Read More.

2025 Chamber Classic a Hit with Golfers & Sponsors

Monday, June 9

McPHERSON, Kan. — After a week of showers, Friday, June 6th provided a beautiful day for the annual Chamber Classic Golf Tournament. Thirty-six teams enjoyed a taco bar lunch courtesy of Reach Solutions before playing 18 holes of golf with fun activities at each... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners to Hear Crime Analysis Presentation Tuesday from US Air Force Captain Victoria Curtis

Sunday, June 8

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday will be hearing a crime analysis presentation from US Air Force Captain Victoria Curtis, who has been working with the Police Department for the past few months.During the 8:30 a.m. meeting at the Municipal Center, Commissioners will... Read More.