McPherson News

Five Teens in Custody Following Shooting at Newton Apartment Complex Wednesday Night

Thursday, July 31

NEWTON, Kan. — Five teens are in custody after a shooting incident Wednesday evening at a Newton apartment complex. Newton Police this morning said this morning one of the teens arrested was the person who was shot. They were taken into custody after being released... Read More.

Dondlinger Construction of Wichita Makes Gift to McPherson College

Thursday, July 31

McPHERSON, Kan. — During a ribbon-cutting and car-unveiling ceremony on July 24, Dondlinger Construction of Wichita presented McPherson College with a $125,000 gift to support student activities and programs. The company served as the general contractor for the Campus Commons — a 55,000-square-foot hub... Read More.

Salina Rescue Mission Needs List from August 1st – 31st, 2025

Thursday, July 31

SALINA, Kan. (July 31, 2025) — The Salina Rescue Mission is requesting monthly donations for select items this month. Items Needed for August: Deodorant Kleenex Shampoo Donations may be delivered seven days a week between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. to the Mission located at... Read More.

Road Closure at 14th Avenue (Old Highway 81) North of McPherson from August 4-14

Wednesday, July 30

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Starting Monday, a one-mile section of 14th Avenue (Old Highway 81) north of McPherson will be closed for a pipeline repair project. The closure, currently scheduled to last through Aug. 14, is from Mohawk Road, or the north end of... Read More.

Smoky Valley Arts and Folklife Center Opens Retrospective Exhibit Featuring the Work of Kansas Artist John Whitfield

Tuesday, July 29

LINDSBORG, Kan. — A retrospective exhibition of artwork by John Whitfield will open at the Smoky Valley Arts and Folklife Center on Friday, August 1, 2025. During the 1960s, Whitfield visited Lindsborg several times to meet with Lester Raymer and other area artists. Later... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $25M for Road Improvement Projects Across Kansas

Tuesday, July 29

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Tuesday $25 million for 30 projects to improve intersections and roads across the state. The projects were selected for funding through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) City Connecting Link Improvement Program (CCLIP). “Enhancing the safety and accessibility... Read More.

McPherson Police Department Provides Local Statistics from the 2024 KBI Crime Report with McPherson City Commission

Tuesday, July 29

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Police Department took 13,861 calls for service during 2024, an increase of 1.221 from the prior year. McPherson Police Chief Mikel Golden shared local statistics from the 2024 Kansas Bureau of Investigation crime report with McPherson City Commissioners... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve 2025-26 Crossing Guard and School Resource Officer Agreements with USD 418

Tuesday, July 29

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday approved the 2025-26 crossing guard and school resource officer agreements with USD 418. Under the agreements, USD 418 covers half of the cost of salary and benefits for crossing guards and the resource officers at the middle... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Adopt Moratorium on Commercial Battery Energy Storage Systems through January 2028

Tuesday, July 29

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners have adopted a moratorium on commercial battery energy storage systems through January 2028. Planning and zoning administrator Jon Kinsey said the moratorium will give the county's Planning Board and staff an opportunity to review and make recommendations... Read More.

Nominations Open for Coolest Thing Made in Kansas

Monday, July 28

Nominations are open for the Coolest Thing Made in Kansas Competition. Show off the innovation, craftsmanship, and talent behind your Kansas-made product. Nominations will close Friday, August 8 at 12 p.m. People's Choice Voting will run from Monday, Sept. 15 through Oct. 3 at... Read More.

Join the McPherson Chamber Women’s Trip to Nashville Friday, September 26th- Tuesday, September 30th, 2025

Monday, July 28

Make memories sure to last a lifetime on the McPherson Chamber Women's Trip in Nashville. The Women's Trip Committee has put together an exciting itinerary with hotel accommodations in the heart of Nashville, tours to legendary country music venues and other iconic places, as well... Read More.

Two Occupants and One Dog Safely Evacuate House Fire in McPherson; Fire Determined as Accidental

Thursday, July 24

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Fire Department responded to the 1000 block of South Ash for a structure fire at 11:25 a.m. Thursday morning. The two occupants and dog were able to evacuate safely from the residence. According to Fire Chief Chad Mayberry of the... Read More.

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Five Teens in Custody Following Shooting at Newton Apartment Complex Wednesday Night

Dondlinger Construction of Wichita Makes Gift to McPherson College

Road Closure at 14th Avenue (Old Highway 81) North of McPherson from August 4-14

Smoky Valley Arts and Folklife Center Opens Retrospective Exhibit Featuring the Work of Kansas Artist John Whitfield

Governor Kelly Announces $25M for Road Improvement Projects Across Kansas

McPherson Police Department Provides Local Statistics from the 2024 KBI Crime Report with McPherson City Commission

McPherson City Commissioners Approve 2025-26 Crossing Guard and School Resource Officer Agreements with USD 418

McPherson County Commissioners Adopt Moratorium on Commercial Battery Energy Storage Systems through January 2028

Nominations Open for Coolest Thing Made in Kansas

Join the McPherson Chamber Women’s Trip to Nashville Friday, September 26th- Tuesday, September 30th, 2025

Two Occupants and One Dog Safely Evacuate House Fire in McPherson; Fire Determined as Accidental

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