McPherson News

PrairieLand Partners, AgriVision Equipment, and Hutchinson Community College Partner Together to Take Agricultural Education to the Next Level

Wednesday, March 5

PrairieLand Partners and AgriVision Equipment Group are excited to announce their partnership with Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) as a John Deere Dealer Sponsored School. HutchCC will offer an Agriculture Service Technician program as part of the dealer partnership. The first group of students will... Read More.

Hillsboro Community Foundation Presents 23K in Grants

Wednesday, March 5

HILLSBORO, Kan. — The Hillsboro Community Foundation presented $23,000 in grants to 13 organizations from their annual competitive grant cycle during the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce Community Gala.The largest single grant, $4,640, was presented to the Hillsboro Public Library, with a $2,800 grant... Read More.

McPherson Tabbed Tree City USA for 2024

Wednesday, March 5

MCPHERSON, Kan. — For the 46th year, The Arbor Day Foundation named McPherson a 2024 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit its community.The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit with a mission... Read More.

Powerful Winds Sweep Across Kansas Tuesday with Gusts Up to 93 MPH

Wednesday, March 5

As predicted, high winds tore across Kansas Tuesday. Wind gusts at or just over 60 miles an hour were common across much of central Kansas with stronger winds in the Russell area. Winds will remain on the gusty side through Friday, though gusts won't... Read More.

House Passes Resolution Honoring Flight 5342, Black Hawk PAT 25 Victims

Wednesday, March 5

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution honoring the victims of the Jan. 29, 2025 collision of American Eagle Flight 5342 and Black Hawk PAT (Priority Air Transport) 25. The Kansas delegation introduced the resolution with more than... Read More.

Stream Advisory Issued for Smoky Hill River located East of Salina

Wednesday, March 5

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.

KDOT Announces Approved February Bids

Tuesday, March 4

KANSAS (March 4, 2025) — The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Feb. 19, 2025, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity... Read More.

Lindsborg City Council Accepts Bid for New Sidewalks at Swensson Park, One Item Tabled to March 17 Meeting

Tuesday, March 4

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg City Council Monday accepted a $10,730 bid for installation of new sidewalks in Swensson Park leading to features within it. This is a project Parks Director Noah Flores said he's been working on for some timeFlores said the project... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Agreements with KDOT Related to Avenue A Sidewalk Project, and Other Meeting Items

Tuesday, March 4

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved agreements with the Kansas Department of Transportation related to phase 3 of the Avenue A ten-foot sidewalk project from Clubhouse Drive to Centennial Drive. KDOT provided a nearly $850,000 grant for this project, which will cover... Read More.

Man Injured Saturday in Paraglider Crash Northeast of Galva

Monday, March 3

GALVA, Kan. — A Galva man was injured Saturday afternoon in a paraglider crash northeast of Galva.The Kansas Highway Patrol said Travis Martin was operating the paraglider around 1:45 p.m. in the area of 23rd and Overland Road, about four miles northeast of... Read More.

Evergy Encourages Storm Preparation During Severe Weather Preparedness Week

Monday, March 3

Customers can report and track outages using the Evergy mobile app KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Today is the first day of Severe Weather Preparedness Week (March 3-7). The Evergy service area experiences a wide variety of severe weather during the spring and summer seasons including... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Hears Update on 911 Tower Southeast of Windom, and Makes Other Approvals

Monday, March 3

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Erection of the new 911 tower at 5th and Frontier Road southeast of Windom will begin this week, according to Incoming Emergency Management and Communications Director Emily Yates in a report to the McPherson County Commission Monday.Commissioners also approved a... Read More.