McPherson News

Salina Symphony Youth Choir Celebrates 10th Anniversary Season at April 27 Spring Concert

Monday, April 14

SALINA, Kan. — Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Salina Symphony Youth Choir at its Spring Concert Sunday, April 27, at 7 p.m. at University United Methodist Church.The choir will perform alongside special guest Thad Beach, a musician, songwriter, teaching artist, and performer known... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Adopt Countywide Burn Ban

Monday, April 14

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners have adopted a burn ban for the County.Emergency Management and Communications Director Emily Yates said county fire chiefs requested the ban Monday due to ongoing extremely dry and windy conditions that have created an extreme fire danger,... Read More.

Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference Focuses on Entrepreneurship in Rural Kansas

Monday, April 14

MANHATTAN, Kan. — A first-in-Kansas conference dedicated to supporting rural entrepreneurship will bring together people from across the state this summer.The Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference promotes small communities and highlights people, businesses and best practices for creating an entrepreneurial mindset. All... Read More.

Two Area Students Selected as KSHSAA 2025 True Blue Scholarship Winners

Sunday, April 13

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) in partnership with the Capital Federal Foundation®, announced on Sunday the 34 students selected for the KSHSAA and Capital Federal 2025 True Blue ® Scholarship, a $2,000 scholarship made payable to a two-year... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Releases $63,000 in April

Friday, April 11

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for April 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $63,000 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from three different community funds. McPherson County Community Foundation... Read More.

144th Messiah Festival of the Arts in April

Thursday, April 10

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Celebrate the 144th Messiah Festival of the Arts with the Bethany Oratorio Society, Bethany College, and Lindsborg this Easter season.Since its founding in 1882, the Bethany Oratorio Society has performed Handel’s Messiah every year. This year marks the 144th... Read More.

Schmidt Helps House Pass Bill to Limit Judicial Overreach

Thursday, April 10

WASHINGTON, DC (April 9, 2025) — Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) released the following statement after the House today passed the No Rogue Rulings Act (NORRA), which he cosponsored.This week, Congressman Schmidt spoke on the House floor in support of NORRA.“Nationwide injunctions are designed... Read More.

Senate Passes Amendment to Prohibit VA Senior Executives from Using PACT Act Funds for Self-Enrichment

Thursday, April 10

Legislation responds to 2023 report on improper payments to VA executives WASHINTON D.C. — This week, the U.S. Senate passed an amendment introduced by U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs – that included language to prohibit PACT... Read More.

Rep. Mann Votes to Deliver President Trump’s Agenda

Thursday, April 10

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted to advance H. Con. Res. 14, which sets revenue and spending targets for fiscal years 2026 through 2036 and instructs committees in the U.S. House of Representatives to draft legislation to meet those... Read More.

McPherson College and KU School Of Medicine Announce Collaboration to Advance Rural Healthcare in Kansas

Thursday, April 10

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College and the University of Kansas School of Medicine are partnering to promote rural healthcare in Kansas. Over the next 12 months, this collaboration will provide students with experiential, service, and research learning opportunities.“The collaboration will offer a wide range... Read More.

Kiersten Latham, Red Barn Studio Museum Artist-in-Residence through April 11

Wednesday, April 9

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Kiersten Latham returns to the Red Barn Studio Museum as an artist-in-residence March 31-April 11. Latham works in mixed media, clay, fiber, and found objects, creating playful and whimsical pieces.During her residency, Latham will explore two projects. The first focuses... Read More.

City of McPherson Commission Meeting Highlights 4/8/25

Tuesday, April 8

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved an ordinance and resolution related to the sale of $3,255,000 in general obligation bonds for street, sewer, and stormwater improvements for the Veranda West development and the irrigation improvements at Turkey Creek Golf Course. Financial... Read More.