McPherson News

McPherson County Commission Reviews Subdivision Moratorium Request; Other Meeting Highlights

Monday, April 28

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — No action was taken by McPherson County Commissioners Monday on a request for a moratorium on small tract subdivisions. The request came from McPherson County Planning Board chair Kathy Nicholson, who was speaking for herself and not the full board.Nicholson... Read More.

Canton-Galva USD 419 Bond Election Results

Monday, April 28

CANTON/GALVA, Kan. — The final results are in from last week's Canton-Galva USD 419 bond election.After the canvass of votes by McPherson County Commission Monday, the final result was 320 votes in favor, 147 against.McPherson County Clerk Hollie Melroy said eight of nine provisional... Read More.

Two Horses Perish in Barn Fire Southeast of McPherson

Monday, April 28

McPHERSON, Kan. — Two horses died in a Monday morning barn fire southeast of McPherson.McPherson fire units were called just after 7:30 a.m. to the area of 17th and Eisenhower Road, where on arrival a small barn was found with heavy fire involvement and... Read More.

2025 Kansas Arbor Day Poster Contest Winners Announced

Friday, April 25

As today is Kansas Arbor Day, the Kansas Forest Service announced the 2025 Kansas Arbor Day Poster Contest winners.The Kansas Forest Service thanked all who participated in the contest this year. The theme was, “Kansas Trees are Terrific in Cities, Towns and Communities,” which... Read More.

Breaking Down Community Priorities from the Mastermind Survey

Thursday, April 24

Over the past few weeks, the McPherson County Community Foundation has touched on the priorities that emerged from the Mastermind McPherson County Survey—first by outlining they’re categorized, and then by highlighting a recent Mastermind grant. Now, let’s take a closer look at the specific... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Child Care Services and Consolidate Existing Early Childhood Programs

Thursday, April 24

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly on Thursday signed House Bill 2045, a bipartisan compromise to expand access to child care services and consolidate existing early childhood programs into the Office of Early Childhood. The bill was crafted through negotiations with a bipartisan... Read More.

Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP) to Provide Funding for 47 Aviation Projects Across Kansas

Thursday, April 24

Governor Laura Kelly announced the allocation of $14.5 million for 47 aviation projects throughout Kansas as part of the Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP). This program funds the planning, construction, and rehabilitation of public-use general aviation airports.Governor Kelly shared that the Kansas aerospace... Read More.

Rooted in Communities: Kansas Forest Service Cultivates a Precious Kansas Resource

Thursday, April 24

The independent agency, housed at K-State, promotes tree conservation, management and planning around the state. MANHATTAN, Kan. — You may not think about it often, but you have a favorite tree, Matthew Norville bets.Maybe it's a droopy weeping willow that you wove through as a... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Pope Francis

Wednesday, April 23

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, on Wednesday, directed flags on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities to be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset on the day of interment, April 26, in honor of Pope Francis.“As one... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Discuss Plans to Sell Building on Hospital Drive, Milling Work Beginning on Old Highway 81 North of McPherson

Tuesday, April 22

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners intend to sell a building on Hospital Drive that for about the last two years has been leased to McPherson USD 418 on behalf of the McPherson County Special Education Cooperative for their infant-toddler program.The current lease... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Lead Service Line Inventory Ordinance

Tuesday, April 22

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners are taking a new tact in identifying lead water service lines in the city, which federal regulators are requiring the city to identify. To that end, an ordinance was approved Tuesday that will, as of July 1, require... Read More.

McPherson College to Host the Most Unique Car Show in the Midwest Saturday, May 3

Tuesday, April 22

McPHERSON, Kan. — One-of-a-kind classic automobiles will be displayed during the 25TH Annual C.A.R.S. Club Motoring Festival at McPherson College on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Organizers expect 450 cars from across the country to participate.This year, a few... Read More.