McPherson News

Prairie Bank of Kansas Announces Sale of Parent Holding Company, Plans for Merger with Community National Bank and Trust

Wednesday, March 26

Prairie Bank of Kansas is changing hands. The Stafford-based bank, which also has locations in Buhler, Hutchinson and Inman, announced this week the sale of its parent holding company, Farmers National Bancshares Inc. to Community Bancorp Inc. and its subsidiary bank, Chanute based Community... Read More.

Kansas Legislature Overrides Governor Kelly’s Veto of Bill Ending Grace Period for Mailed in Ballots

Tuesday, March 25

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Legislature Tuesday voted to override Governor Laura Kelly's veto of Kansas Senate Bill 4 that ends the grace period for mail ballots to be received requiring all advance ballots to be in to the county clerk or election... Read More.

County Commissioners Impose Temporary Moratorium on Race Tracks in Unincorporated Areas of McPherson County

Tuesday, March 25

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners have imposed a temporary moratorium on race tracks in the unincorporated areas of McPherson County.Planning, Zoning and Environmental Administrator Jon Kinsey said the Planning Board is currently reviewing those regulations to address a number of issues. Currently... Read More.

McPherson’s Fire Station 2 on North Main Almost Complete, City Commissioners Approve Upcoming Events, Hear Department Project Updates

Tuesday, March 25

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson's new Fire Station 2 on North Main is close to being finished. Fire Chief Chad Mayberry told McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday First Wireless completed installation of alerting systems inside the system last week, and the concrete pre-pour connected with replacement... Read More.

FinCEN Removes BOI Reporting Requirement for U.S. Companies

Monday, March 24

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 21, 2025) — Consistent with the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s March 2, 2025 announcement, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is issuing an interim final rule that removes the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Expanding Move-Over Protections for all Highway Drivers

Monday, March 24

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly signed on Monday Senate Bill 8, which requires drivers to move over when passing stationary vehicles displaying hazard warning lights.“Thanks to this commonsense bill, all drivers will now be required to move over or slow down if... Read More.

Stream Advisory Rescinded for Smoky Hill River, East of Salina

Friday, March 21

The stream advisory for Smoky Hill River issued on March 19 has been rescinded by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). The advisory was issued due to operational issues at the Salina Wastewater Treatment Facility, which according to KDHE, have been resolved. Water... Read More.

Marquette Community Foundation Accepting Annual Community Grant Applicants

Thursday, March 20

MARQUETTE, Kan. — The Marquette Community Foundation is now accepting applications towards its annual community grants round. A grant of $1,000 will be made available.Grant applications will be accepted now through May 15 from community organizations that are actively working within the Marquette community.The... Read More.

STARBASE Salina to Resume Programing

Thursday, March 20

SALINA, Kan. — Last week, McPherson County Community Foundation announced its partnership with the Greater Salina Community Foundation and a $50,000 contribution gift to STARBASE Salina. STARBASE Salina shared that because of the funding, fifth-grade students will be able to attend the STARBASE Academy in... Read More.

County Matching Event Raises $535,000 for Local Organizations

Thursday, March 20

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) has announced the final totals for its Match Week event. From March 3-7, over $535,000 was raised, including matching funds, to help build the endowments of more than 50 county nonprofits. In 2024, the event... Read More.

Stream Advisory Issued for Smoky Hill River located East of Salina

Wednesday, March 19

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for Smoky Hill River from Salina east to the confluence with the Saline River.The stream advisory is the result of operational issues at the Salina Wastewater Treatment Facility. The City is... Read More.

Updates on Yates Center Health and Rehab Fire

Tuesday, March 18

“We have a long road ahead of us. But one thing this fire has made clear is that we are not alone and we will not easily be broken.” Woodson County Emergency Management Director Johnny Atkin shared those thoughts Tuesday afternoon during a media briefing... Read More.