McPherson News

Bethany College Announces 2025 Alumni and Athletic Hall of Honor Awards

Monday, July 7

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Bethany College is proud to announce the 2025 Alumni & Athletic Hall of Honor Awards, celebrating the achievements and lifelong impact of outstanding alumni, coaches, and athletes. The event will take place on Friday, October 17 from 4–6pm at Lindquist Hall... Read More.

McPherson County Approves Final Vehicle Purchase for Sheriffs Office and Advances Construction Projects

Monday, July 7

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners approved the final vehicle purchase of 2025 for the Sheriff's Office Monday. Undersheriff James Bergstrom told Commissioners has been looking for a used vehicle that he would be using, with his current vehicle to be moved to a... Read More.

Update: Two Bodies Recovered from Boating Incident at Kanopolis Lake

Friday, July 4

ELLSWORTH COUNTY, Kan. (July 7, 2025) — The bodies of two people who went missing on July 3 at Kanopolis Lake have been recovered. The Ellsworth County Sheriff's Office made an update on July 5 that the two missing from the boat accident at Kanopolis... Read More.

Central Kansas Schools Mourn Beloved Teacher and Counselor

Friday, July 4

Two beloved central Kansas school staffers have passed away. Prairie Hills Middle School science teacher Victor Wilkinson died Wednesday evening after suffering a massive heart attack. Buhler USD Superintendent Cindy Couchman said in a statement Mr. Wilkinson was more than just an Educator, as he... Read More.

Man Arrested After Making TikTok Threats Against Marquette Learning Center

Thursday, July 3

MARQUETTE, Kan. — A man who allegedly threatened harm via TikTok to children attending the Marquette Learning Center is in custody. The Marquette Police Department learned of the threat Wednesday evening, and after an investigation a suspect was identified and with the assistance of the... Read More.

Hesston Community Foundation Grant Cycle Open

Wednesday, July 2

HESSTON, Kan — Hesston Community Foundation, an affiliate of Central Kansas Community Foundation, is now accepting applications for its 2025 Competitive Grant Cycle. Approximately $20,000 is available to support charitable projects that directly benefit the Hesston community. Priority will be given to community-building initiatives that... Read More.

Salina Symphony Announces 70th Anniversary Season: Infinite Horizons

Tuesday, July 1

SALINA, Kan. — The Salina Symphony invites you to celebrate 70 years of live orchestral music during the upcoming 70th Anniversary Season, Infinite Horizons. “Our 70th anniversary is more than a celebration of the past,” said Yaniv Segal, music director and conductor. “It’s an invitation... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Escorting Deputy Gaede Home

Tuesday, July 1

With a Kansas Highway Patrol escort, the body of Phillips County Sheriff's Deputy Brandon Gaede was taken home this afternoon. Gaede was shot and killed Friday night as he was attempting to arrest a man for illegal fireworks at a residence in Phillipsburg. The procession... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Phillips County Deputy Brandon Gaede

Tuesday, July 1

TOPEKA, Kan. — In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday directed flags be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities from sunup to sundown on July 5, 2025, in honor of Phillips County Deputy Brandon Gaede who... Read More.

Early Morning Fire Claims One Life in Solomon

Tuesday, July 1

SOLOMON, Kan. — One person is dead after an early morning fire today in Solomon. The fire was reported about 4:44 AM in the 200 block of West 6th, and when firefighters and Dickinson County Sheriff's deputies arrived the home was fully engulfed in flames.... Read More.

Vehicle Escort for Deputy Brandon Gaede

Tuesday, July 1

On behalf of the Phillips County Sheriff’s Office, the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) announces the fallen officer escort of Deputy Brandon Gaede from Wichita, Kansas, to Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel in Phillipsburg, Kansas, on July 1. Deputy Gaede died in the line of duty on... Read More.

Eric Duerksen Hired as New Public Works Director at Tuesday McPherson City Commission Meeting, Tim Hoesli Rehired as Code Enforcement Officer

Tuesday, July 1

McPHERSON, Kan. — A new Public Works Director and Code Enforcement Officer were hired by the McPherson City Commission Tuesday. Eric Duerksen will assume the Public Works Director position vacated following the June 3 resignation of Jeff Woodward. Duerksen, currently a project manager for Hutton,... Read More.

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Bethany College Announces 2025 Alumni and Athletic Hall of Honor Awards

McPherson County Approves Final Vehicle Purchase for Sheriffs Office and Advances Construction Projects

Update: Two Bodies Recovered from Boating Incident at Kanopolis Lake

Central Kansas Schools Mourn Beloved Teacher and Counselor

Man Arrested After Making TikTok Threats Against Marquette Learning Center

Hesston Community Foundation Grant Cycle Open

Salina Symphony Announces 70th Anniversary Season: Infinite Horizons

Kansas Highway Patrol Escorting Deputy Gaede Home

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Phillips County Deputy Brandon Gaede

Early Morning Fire Claims One Life in Solomon

Vehicle Escort for Deputy Brandon Gaede

Eric Duerksen Hired as New Public Works Director at Tuesday McPherson City Commission Meeting, Tim Hoesli Rehired as Code Enforcement Officer

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