McPherson News

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.

McPherson Spraying for Mosquitoes Tuesday, Wednesday Evening

Monday, June 30

McPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson Park Department will be going around the City this week to spray mosquitoes. Weather permitting on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, staff will start with selective spraying, treating public parks and other public lands areas. Again weather-permitting, a full... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Modify 2021 Special Use Permit, KDOT Traffic Study Requested on Old Highway 81 and Arrowhead Intersection West of Moundridge

Monday, June 30

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday adopted a resolution modifying a 2021 special use permit that will enable construction of a second home on a property near 9th and Pioneer Road between McPherson and Marquette. In 2021 the Planning Board approved a conditional... Read More.

City of Newton Engineer in Need of Stem Cell Donor

Monday, June 30

NEWTON, Kan — City of Newton staff are coming together to support long-time co-worker Mike Headings, who was diagnosed earlier this year with a rare form of leukemia known as T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia, or TPLL. The only cure is a stem cell transplant. City staff... Read More.

KBI Releases 2024 Statewide Crime Statistics

Monday, June 30

TOPEKA, Kan. (June 30, 2025) – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has released the 2024 Kansas Crime Index Report. The report compiles crime statistics reported to the KBI by state and local law enforcement agencies throughout Kansas. Violent crime analysis The 2024 Kansas Crime... Read More.