McPherson News

McPherson Commission Meeting Highlights 8/26/25

Tuesday, August 26

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday approved agreements with the Kansas Department of Transportation for a pavement replacement project on Kansas Avenue, or US 56 from Maple Street to the Old 81 Bypass. This will also involve replacement of curb and gutter and... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approve 2026 Budget and Exceed RNR

Tuesday, August 26

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved the city's 2026 budget and to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for that budget. As we reported earlier, the city's mill levy will remain at the 2025 level of 53.238 mills, which will be not... Read More.

Salina City Commission Names New City Manager

Monday, August 25

SALINA, Kan. — Following more than two hours of executive sessions, current interim City Manager Jacob Wood was selected Monday evening by the Salina City Commission to fill the post on a permanent basis. After the vote Wood thanked the Commission for placing their confidence... Read More.

Lori Davis Elected as Director for Farmers Alliance Companies

Monday, August 25

MCPHERSON, Kan. — Lori Davis, CPA, has joined the Board of Directors for the Farmers Alliance Companies, effective October 1, 2024. With over 30 years of experience in public accounting across various industries, including property and casualty insurance, Lori brings a wealth of knowledge... Read More.

McPherson and Saline County Gain Population, Reno County Population Declines

Monday, August 25

Population estimates for 2024 from the Kansas Division of Budget indicate a sizable uptick in population. The data indicates a population increase of 30,600 people from 2023 to 2024, ten times that shown in the prior year. The city of McPherson was one of some... Read More.

Support Needed to Sustain McPherson Middle School Supply Closet

Sunday, August 24

McPHERSON, Kan. — The future of McPherson Middle School's School Supply Closet is in doubt, and they need your help. The supply closet, started in 2020 by members of that year's Leadership McPherson class to assist students at MMS with school supplies during the school... Read More.

Beware of Jury Duty Scam Alert in McPherson County

Sunday, August 24

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Sheriff's Office has issued a scam alert involving a person claiming to be a “Captain Wells” calling people and advising them they missed jury duty. The Sheriff's Office by the way does not have a Captain Wells. This... Read More.

Blue-Green Algae Mats Detected at Marion County Lake

Saturday, August 23

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae mats. The KDHE Harmful Algal Bloom (HABs) response program has recently identified a new and evolving health concern... Read More.

City of McPherson 2026 Budget, RNR Hearings Set for Tuesday

Friday, August 22

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners will hold a public hearing on their proposed 2026 budget and to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate Tuesday morning at 9 as part of their regular meeting. The published budget calls for a total property tax levy of 53.238... Read More.

Accident Friday Morning in McPherson

Friday, August 22

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Police Captain Ryan Bauer told Ad Astra News that an accident was reported at about 10 AM this morning. Circumstances involving the crash remain under investigation at this time, but a medical issue may have factored into the crash. Name of the person... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Judge Bruce Brown

Friday, August 22

TOPEKA, Kan. (August 22, 2025) — Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags to be lowered at half-staff at the State Capitol Complex and all court buildings and facilities in honor of 18th Judicial District Division 10 Judge Bruce Brown who passed away on Thursday,... Read More.

Kansas FFA Selects National Band and Chorus Members

Friday, August 22

This morning, the Kansas FFA Association announced the band and chorus members selected to perform throughout the National FFA Convention this fall. The Kansas FFA National Band & Chorus Members: Band: James Marquardt - Greeley County Maisy Mack - Eudora Kaitlyn Webb - Cheney Gage Billinger... Read More.