McPherson News

Malia Sullivan, APRN Joins McPherson Medical & Surgical Associates Family Practice

Monday, April 7

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Medical & Surgical Associates announced Malia Sullivan, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), joining its family practice full time. Malia's special interests include Women’s Health and Pediatrics, although she is accepting new patients of all ages. You can call to schedule with... Read More.

Evergy Renews Hometown Grants for 2025

Monday, April 7

Seven winners to receive grants up to $10,000 for community improvement projects KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Evergy’s Hometown Grant program is back.Beginning today, 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) non-profit agencies can apply for a donation through Evergy’s Energize Our Environment Hometown Grant Program to support a project... Read More.

McPherson County Deputy Under Investigation

Friday, April 4

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — A McPherson County Sheriff's Deputy has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation.Sheriff Jerry Montagne told Ad Astra News Friday he is not able to release any information on the case at this time due to it being a... Read More.

Cosmosphere and K-State Salina Team up to Enhance Aerospace Education and Research

Friday, April 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Two leaders of aerospace and innovations in education, the Cosmosphere and Kansas State University Salina, are announcing a historic strategic partnership that will elevate aerospace education and research for Kansas youth and beyond.The partnership between the Cosmosphere and K-State Salina will... Read More.

“Bird Banger” to be Used to Drive Turkey Vultures from a McPherson Neighborhood

Thursday, April 3

McPHERSON, Kan. — Over the next 10-14 days, starting tonight, McPherson residents, especially on the northwest side of town, may be hearing some loud booms. McPherson Police Chief Mikel Golden says it’s nothing to worry about. This is an attempt to drive turkey vultures... Read More.

New Round of Mural Funding Available for Rural Kansas Communities

Thursday, April 3

The Kansas Department of Commerce has launched the latest round of Rural Mural funding. There is $125,000 available for this round to help support creative projects in rural Kansas communities.The Office of Rural Prosperity (ORP) has opened applications through May 16. The... Read More.

Commerce Offers Funding Opportunities for Upper Floor Housing in Main Street Communities

Wednesday, April 2

TOPEKA, Kan. (April 1, 2025) — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today $250,000 is available under the Residential Opportunities on Main Street (ROOMS) grant program to support new upper-floor housing in commercial buildings in Designated Kansas Main Street communities.“Last year’s... Read More.

Register Your Business for 2025 All Schools Day Button Bargains

Wednesday, April 2

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Register your business to be included in this year's All Schools Day Button Bargains. The bargains will be posted on the recently launched McPherson County All Schools Day website. To sign your business up, visit https://www.allschoolsday.com/button-bargain-registration

McPherson Main Street 2025 Annual Meeting

Tuesday, April 1

McPHERSON, Kan. — The annual McPherson Main Street meeting was held at Knackies Meats & Sweets on Monday, March 31.McPherson Main Street Treasurer Alex Graber, with Graber's Ace Hardware, gave the opening announcement, introducing past president Ben Coffey.Coffey, owner of The Ark Antiques &... Read More.

KDHE Announces the Beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom Season

Tuesday, April 1

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) are announcing the beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom season.The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to October 31, as do the harmful... Read More.

Statewide Silver Alert Issued for Missing Ellis County Man

Monday, March 31

ELLIS COUNTY, Kan. — The Ellis County Sheriff's Office requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a missing Ellis County man.The whereabouts of 81-year-old Roger Batman are unknown and the public's assistance is requested to help locate him.Batman... Read More.

Smoky Valley USD 400 Hires New Superintendent

Monday, March 31

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Smoky Valley USD 400 has named a new Superintendent of Schools.Quentin Breese, currently Superintendent of Schools for Concordia USD 333, was named at a Sunday evening special meeting by the USD 400 Board of Education to succeed Heath Hogan, who is... Read More.