McPherson News

MCCF Shifts Match Week to Fall, Combines Events Into Countywide Match Month

Thursday, January 8

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation has announced a change to its annual countywide matching event. This year, MCCF’s Match Week will move from its traditional spot during the first week of March to the fall of 2026. At the same time, the... Read More.

Central Christian College of Kansas Recognized among the 2026 Most Affordable Colleges in Kansas by Research.com

Thursday, January 8

McPHERSON, Kan. — Central Christian College of Kansas Recognized among the 2026 Most Affordable Colleges in Kansas by Research.com Central Christian College of Kansas has been recognized among the most affordable colleges in Kansas 2026 ranking by Research.com in the fields of psychology, accounting,... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Reports New Year’s Holiday Activity

Wednesday, January 7

KANSAS - The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its New Year’s Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, January 4, 2026. The Kansas Highway Patrol worked two non-DUI related fatal... Read More.

McPherson Center for Health Welcomes First Baby of the New Year

Wednesday, January 7

McPHERSON, Kan. (January 2, 2026) — McPherson Center for Health proudly welcomed its first baby of the new year with the birth of Stetson Brian, born on January 2, 2026, to proud parents Austin and Maci, both local to the McPherson community. Stetson’s arrival was... Read More.

McPherson Closes out $500,000 Housing and Street Grant

Tuesday, January 6

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission approved the close out Tuesday of a 2022 Community Development Housing Block Grant, which funded rehabilitation of 12 homes in the southern end of McPherson. The $500,000 grant was augmented by an additional $640,000 in local contributions, the... Read More.

McPherson County Reports Strong 2025 Construction Activity, McPherson Sentinel Designated Official County Newspaper

Monday, January 5

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — $22.6 million in construction activity was reported in McPherson County during 2025. Planning, Zoning and Environmental Administrator Jon Kinsey told County Commissioners Monday the department handled a total of 760 cases last year, with fee revenue coming to just over... Read More.

City of Newton Invites Public to City Planning, Design Workshops

Monday, January 5

NEWTON, Kan. — Newton residents have more opportunities to share their thoughts about the future of the community at public events next month. A two-day Planning & Design Workshop for the City of Newton’s new comprehensive plan, Newton Next, is set for Feb. 3-4. Community... Read More.

Kansas Congressional Delegation Deplores Seized Venezuelan President, Eager for Military Briefings

Sunday, January 4

TOPEKA, Kan. (Jan. 3, 2026) — Members of the Kansas congressional delegation denounced Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as a dictator and urged President Donald Trump to explain to Congress use of U.S. airstrikes and deployment of troops to seize Maduro for prosecution in... Read More.

Statewide Silver Alert Issued for Missing Tribune Man

Friday, January 2

GREELEY COUNTY, Kan. — The Greeley County Sheriff’s Office requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a missing Tribune man. The whereabouts of 77-year-old Juan Arias Vasquez are unknown, and public assistance is requested to help locate him. Vasquez was... Read More.

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Cody Stufflebean

Wednesday, December 31

The home football team sets up for a goal-line play, trying to score a go-ahead touchdown and help cement a winning conference record. As the play clock runs down, the players take the field. But in addition to the quarterback and running back, there are... Read More.

New Kansas Corn & Soybean Agronomy Series Bringing Top Speakers to Four Locations

Tuesday, December 30

The Kansas Corn and Soybean Agronomy Series is coming in January to Hiawatha, Newton, Iola and Dodge City, sponsored by Kansas Soybean and Kansas Corn. With input from growers, the traditional corn and soybean schools have been retooled into a fresh, fast-paced agronomy... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $221 Million for Kansas Rural Health Transformation Plan

Tuesday, December 30

TOPEKA, Kan. (December 29, 2025) — Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Kansas has been awarded $221 million from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to support the first year of the Rural Health Transformation Program. This funding will strengthen rural... Read More.

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MCCF Shifts Match Week to Fall, Combines Events Into Countywide Match Month

Central Christian College of Kansas Recognized among the 2026 Most Affordable Colleges in Kansas by Research.com

Kansas Highway Patrol Reports New Year’s Holiday Activity

McPherson Center for Health Welcomes First Baby of the New Year

McPherson Closes out $500,000 Housing and Street Grant

McPherson County Reports Strong 2025 Construction Activity, McPherson Sentinel Designated Official County Newspaper

City of Newton Invites Public to City Planning, Design Workshops

Kansas Congressional Delegation Deplores Seized Venezuelan President, Eager for Military Briefings

Statewide Silver Alert Issued for Missing Tribune Man

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Cody Stufflebean

New Kansas Corn & Soybean Agronomy Series Bringing Top Speakers to Four Locations

Governor Kelly Announces $221 Million for Kansas Rural Health Transformation Plan

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K-2nd Wonder Kids Basketball and 3rd-6th grade Basketball registration is open

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