McPherson News

Button Hunt Clue # 3 (Virtual Location Found)

Sunday, May 4

Congratulations to Jo Unruh for finding the Virtual Button Hunt Location! The Medallion is still out there though, so keep looking!!𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐞 #3 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭 Only: Deer and antelope don't play here often but people do, at least in the general vicinity.Hunt Rules at:... Read More.

Button Hunt Clue #2

Saturday, May 3

𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐞 #𝟐 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭 Your search will take you to open spaces, with shaded places. UPDATE: Virtual Location Found by Jo Unruh 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭 The place you are looking for is very big, from all of it you can see galaxies, and from parts of it view possibilities that... Read More.

McPherson CVB and Museum to Celebrate National Tourism Week

Friday, May 2

McPHERSON, Kan. — Join the McPherson Convention and Visitors Bureau along with the McPherson Museum & Arts Foundation for National Travel & Tourism Week May 4-10, 2025.

Button Hunt Clue #1

Friday, May 2

𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐞 #𝟏: 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭 The hunting grounds are the same 900 or so square miles as always. If it's private property, the medallion is not there. The home places for Bulldogs, Swedes and Tigers are also no hunting zones.** To participate... Read More.

MCCF to Host 12th Annual Norene Ketcherside Art Symposium and Teachers Workshop

Thursday, May 1

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) will host the 12th annual Norene Ketcherside Art Symposium and Teachers Workshop on July 24–25 at the McPherson Opera House.The event is open to any Kansas K-12 educator who plans to incorporate art into... Read More.

KCC Orders AT&T to Pay $60K in Penalties for Failing to Provide Locates

Thursday, May 1

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has assessed $60,000 in fines to AT&T for failure to provide timely locate marks of its underground facilities as required by the Kansas Underground Prevention Act (KUUDPA). Kansas law requires excavators to provide at least two days... Read More.

Kansas Announces April Total Tax Collections at $1.33B; 1.3% Above Estimate

Thursday, May 1

TOPEKA, Kan. — In April 2025, the State of Kansas reported total tax collections of $1.33 billion, exceeding estimates by $17.6 million or 1.3%. Compared to April 2024, total tax collections were down 5.9%.Governor Laura Kelly emphasized the importance of maintaining fiscally responsible budgeting... Read More.

Governor Kelly Issues State of Disaster Emergency Proclamation to Allow for Motor Carrier Waiver

Thursday, May 1

Governor Laura Kelly issued a state of disaster emergency proclamation Wednesday, April 30, to allow a waiver for hours of service for motor carriers in Kansas. Areas within Kansas and surrounding states are experiencing a fuel shortage causing long lines at fuel terminals thereby... Read More.

Sen. Marshall Answers Comments During Tuesday Media Conference

Tuesday, April 29

As President Donald completed the first 100 days of his second term Tuesday, US Senator Roger Marshall said we are witnessing a rebirth of American greatness. In a media conference with Kansas reporters, the senator said, “If there's one theme I've heard over and... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Purchases, Multiple Appointments and Adopts Proclamations at Tuesday Meeting

Tuesday, April 29

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved purchase of a snow blade attachment for the Public Lands and Facilities Department. During this past winter's snowstorms it came to their attention a new blade had not been received as expected. It later surfaced... Read More.

Jared Jones with Lyons Receives Kansas Municipal Utilities’ Wastewater Operator Award of Excellence

Tuesday, April 29

McPHERSON, Kan. — Jared Jones, Public Works Director for Lyons, Kansas, was presented with the 2025 Wastewater Operator Award of Excellence by Kansas Municipal Utilities (KMU). KMU is the statewide association of community-owned and operated electric, gas, water, and wastewater utilities in Kansas. Jones... Read More.

2025 McPherson County All Schools Day Button Hunt to Begin Friday, May 2

Monday, April 28

The 2025 edition of the McPherson County All Schools Day Button Hunt begins Friday. As in past years, the button hunt involves two separate hunts including a physical hunt for a medallion featuring this year's All Schools Day Button, and a virtual hunt where... Read More.