McPherson News

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.

McPherson County Commission Hears Report on Issues with US HWY 81 & Arrowhead Intersection Following Fatal Crash Thursday

Monday, June 16

McPherson County Commission Meeting 6/16/25 Highlights McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Issues involving an intersection just west of Moundridge where two people were killed and a third injured in a crash last Thursday night were discussed by Public Works Director David Bohnenblust at Monday's McPherson County... Read More.

The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation Announce Grant Recipients for June 2025

Friday, June 13

Foundation Releases $195,000 in June McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. - The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for June 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $195,000 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from four different community... Read More.

McPherson Fire Department Extinguishes House Fire on 600 Block of North Oak Street

Friday, June 13

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Fire Department was called out this morning to a house fire in the 600 block of North Oak.McPherson Fire Chief Chad Mayberry said they were dispatched about 10:30 AM, and the first arriving units reported light smoke coming from... Read More.

Crash Claims Lives of Two Hutchinson Residents Thursday Evening Near Moundridge

Friday, June 13

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Two people were killed in a Thursday evening crash just west of Moundridge. The McPherson County Sheriff's Office reported emergency personnel responded at 7;48 PM to the intersection of Old Highway 81 and Arrowhead Road, where Moundridge Fire and EMS... Read More.

Salina Rescue Mission Announces $50,000 Matching Challenge in June

Friday, June 13

SALINA, Kan. — Homelessness is rising nationally, with an 18% increase over the past year due to escalating housing costs and inflation according to the Salina Rescue Mission. This trend is evident in Salina, where the Salina Rescue Mission witnesses its effects daily.In 2024,... Read More.

Statements Issued from SCKAAA and Everfull on Contract Termination

Thursday, June 12

The South Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging released a statement Thursday afternoon involving the termination of contracts with Everfull to provide senior nutrition services in the ten-county area it serves.Executive Director Jodi Whitmore said the decision to terminate the Everfull contract... Read More.

Cindy Holscher Announces 2026 Kansas Governor Candidacy

Thursday, June 12

TOPEKA, Kan. — The first Democrat has jumped into the 2026 Kansas Governor's race.State Senator Cindy Holscher of Overland park announced her candidacy Thursday to succeed term-limited incumbent Laura Kelly. Holscher said she plans to focus on “kitchen table” issues in her campaign.Other priorities... Read More.

Kansas Board of Regents Approves Tuition Hikes for Five Kansas Colleges

Thursday, June 12

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Board of Regents this week approved tuition increases for five of the six state universities under its control.Tuition will be increasing by 3% at the University of Kansas, 3.5% at Wichita State University and Kansas State University's Manhattan campus,... Read More.

McPherson Family YMCA to Become Part of Greater Wichita YMCA Association

Thursday, June 12

WICHITA, Kan. — The McPherson Family YMCA and the Greater Wichita YMCA Boards of Directors have agreed to bring the two associations together under the same umbrella. With this collaboration, the Y will be able to expand its mission impact and serve more youth... Read More.

Everfull to Cease Meal Services in Ten Kansas Counties Effective July 1

Thursday, June 12

Everfull, a Hutchinson based organization that operates Friendship Meals programs in 13 counties in south central Kansas and Meals on Wheels in most, has announced it will end services in ten counties effective July 1, including Kingman, McPherson, Reno and Rice.The South Central Kansas... Read More.