McPherson News

McPherson County Community Foundation Launches Reverse Scholarship Program

Thursday, November 13

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) is pleased to announce the launch of its Reverse Scholarship Program, a new effort under the Foundation’s McPherson County Professional Recruitment (McPherson County CPR) initiative.McPherson County CPR is designed to attract and retain college or... Read More.

Mastermind Initiative Grants and First Grant from Galva Community Fund Announced

Thursday, November 13

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Mastermind McPherson County initiative grants, along with the first-ever grant awarded from the newly established Galva Community Fund. A total of $32,370 was distributed in November... Read More.

FDA Continues Lead Recall in Cinnamon and Cookware

Wednesday, November 12

K-State food science expert shares tips for identifying items deemed unsafe MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee is reminding consumers to stay alert as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to recall products found to contain lead, including some brands... Read More.

Students Launch National Campaign Supporting Class-Designed Game

Wednesday, November 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — A group of McPherson College students is taking their educational game nationwide with the launch of a Kickstarter campaign that will support large-scale production. Funds raised will help stock the game for retail and online sales, broadening its impact and creating... Read More.

McPherson Approves West 1st Street Change Order and Holiday Event Plans

Wednesday, November 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Wednesday approved a just over $403,000 change order on the West 1st street reconstruction project.Public Works Director Eric Duerksen said the change order came about when staff found areas where deteriorated concrete extended past initially identified locations, with... Read More.

Marion County Agrees to Pay Out $3M for Newspaper Raid, Expresses Regret

Tuesday, November 11

Record editor says court cases against city continue TOPEKA, Kan. — The county involved in a small-town Kansas newspaper raid in 2023 will pay a cumulative $3 million to three journalists and a city councilor.In two of the four agreements, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office... Read More.

Colonel Jeremy Bowers Highlights Service and Sacrifice at McPherson Veterans Day Ceremony

Tuesday, November 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — Veterans Day was recognized in McPherson Tuesday with the McPherson Area Veterans program at the McPherson Park Department, which at one time was the National Guard Armory.This year's featured speaker was Colonel Jeremy Bowers, who just retired from the Kansas Army... Read More.

USD 418 Board of Education Looks In-Depth at One Facility Option Monday

Monday, November 10

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education took a deeper dive Monday night into one of three options for facility options that have been presented to patrons in recent meetings, and a timeline on what it would take to construct them.Duane... Read More.

Op-Ed: Remember When Facebook Was for Connecting?

Monday, November 10

Remember when Facebook was a place to share a photo of your kid’s first bicycle ride, invite someone to a class reunion, or quietly catch up with someone you hadn’t seen since high school? Somewhere along the way, a corner of our online world... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Approve 2026 Road Program

Monday, November 10

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday approved the 2026 road program. This year's program will, in addition to the 23.6 miles of asphalt mill and overlay on segments of road east of Elyria, south of Marquette and North of Galva, will include... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Kansans Will Receive Full November SNAP Benefits

Friday, November 7

~~Kansas SNAP recipients can expect to see November benefits on their EBT cards on Nov. 7~~TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) has begun processing full November benefits to Kansans receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Launches Online Survey on Facility Planning

Thursday, November 6

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson USD 418 has opened an online survey to provide additional feedback on facility planning for the district. This follows up on the work of a facility study committee, open houses held in October, and a phone survey commissioned by the... Read More.