McPherson News

Kansas State Fair Board Meets for Final Time Before the Fair

Thursday, September 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 4, 2025) - The Kansas State Fair Board met this afternoon for their orientation meeting to finalize preparations for the Kansas State Fair. One of the key points throughout the meeting was security for the fair. Lieutenant Dave Golden of the... Read More.

Kansas Wheat Test Weight and Protein Down from 2024

Thursday, September 4

Preliminary data for the 2025 Kansas winter wheat crop show an average test weight of 59.9 pounds per bushel. This compares to 60.7 pounds per bushel for the 2024 crop and an average of 60.7 pounds per bushel for the 2015 through 2024 crops.... Read More.

State of Kansas August Total Tax Collections at $692.3 Million; 3.9% Above Estimate

Thursday, September 4

TOPEKA, Kan. — The State of Kansas ends August 2025 with total tax collections at $692.3 million. That is $26.2 million, or 3.9%, above the estimate. Total tax collections were up 4.0% from August 2024. “This month’s stronger-than-expected tax collections highlight the strength of Kansas’... Read More.

Storm Wednesday Afternoon Produces up to Baseball Sized Hail

Thursday, September 4

A storm that rapidly developed late Wednesday afternoon northwest of Salina brought up to baseball sized hail in a swatch across Saline, McPherson and Harvey counties into the Wichita area. The largest hail reports came in a band from northwest of Smolan through McPherson and... Read More.

Peoples Bank and Trust Welcomes Scott Davis as Loan Officer

Wednesday, September 3

McPHERSON, Kan. — Peoples Bank and Trust is excited to announce the appointment of Scott Davis as a Loan Officer at its McPherson Main location. A lifelong resident of McPherson, Scott brings a deep commitment to the community and a passion for service that... Read More.

Jenell Hulse Joins Peoples Bank and Trust as Loan Officer at McPherson Main Location

Wednesday, September 3

McPHERSON, Kan. — Peoples Bank and Trust is proud to announce the addition of Jenell B. Hulse as a Loan Officer at our McPherson Main location. Jenell brings a strong background in banking and a deep commitment to community service, aligning perfectly with the... Read More.

Are You Prepared for the Kansas State Fair?

Wednesday, September 3

The Kansas State Fair starts Friday, Sept. 5! Prepare for your fair trip by following the steps below. Buy Your Gate Tickets in Advance Save 30% today when you buy tickets online, at your local Dillons, or at the ticket office. Offer valid... Read More.

Lindsborg City Council Approves Design for Archway Project on Olson Street, Designation of Raymer Society’s Poetry at the Barn Sept. 25

Wednesday, September 3

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg City Council Monday approved the design for an archway project on the Olson Street side of Swensson Park. The Lindsborg Kiwanis Club is funding the project in honor of its 75th anniversary last year, and planning for the project... Read More.

Salina Symphony Single Tickets on Sale for All Concerts

Tuesday, September 2

SALINA, Kan. — Single tickets are on sale now for all Salina Symphony concerts for the upcoming 70th Anniversary Season, Infinite Horizons. This includes both Mainstage Concerts and Encore Performances. Mainstage Season The Symphony will launch the landmark season Oct. 5 with Beyond the Planets, a... Read More.

Central Kansas Hits Record Rainfall this Summer, Temperatures Stay Average

Tuesday, September 2

To say it was a wet summer in mid-Kansas was, for the most part, an understatement. Parts of McPherson, Marion and Rice counties saw rainfall for June through August, considered meteorological summer, in excess of 20 inches, with the largest amount in the area recorded... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Project Deductions, McPherson College CARS Club Cruise-in

Tuesday, September 2

McPHERSON, Kan. — One more change order on the Euclid extension of the Elm Street Drainage project was approved by the McPherson City Commission Tuesday. This change order reduced the contract amount by $8,261.37 to reflect actual quantities used on the project by Vogts-Parga... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Kansas City, Kansas Police Officer Hunter Simoncic

Tuesday, September 2

TOPEKA, Kan. — In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday directed flags be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities from sunup to sundown on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in honor of Kansas City, Kansas Police Officer... Read More.