McPherson News

Central Kansas Community Foundation Announces Change in 2026 Grant Cycles

Tuesday, December 30

NEWTON, Kan. — The Central Kansas Community Foundation has announced a change in their 2026 grant cycles, with applications to open on a quarterly basis. The 2026 opening dates will be Jan. 5, April 6, July 6 and Sept. 1. Funding amounts will vary each... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Adopt Ordinance Renaming Streets in Veranda West, Approve Submission of Two MOU with State Fire Marshal

Tuesday, December 30

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners authorized signing of two Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with the office of the Kansas State Fire Marshal at Tuesday's meeting. One involves the McPherson Fire Department providing life safety plan reviews for KSFM's approval, and the other covers... Read More.

Hutchinson Clinic Names Matt Leary as Chief Executive Officer

Monday, December 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Clinic is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Leary as its new Chief Executive Officer. Leary brings more than 25 years of healthcare leadership experience and a proven track record of helping organizations strengthen operations, improve financial performance, and... Read More.

Strong Winds to Impact Central and Eastern Kansas Sunday into Monday

Saturday, December 27

The National Weather Service has issued wind advisories for much of central and eastern Kansas from 6 AM to 6 PM Sunday. The advisory covers all of central Kansas to the east of and including Harper, Kingman, Reno, Barton, and Russell counties. Northwest winds during... Read More.

Four Injured in Area Christmas Eve, Day Crashes

Friday, December 26

(December 25, 2025) — Four area residents were injured in Christmas Eve and Christmas Day crashes. Curtis Moss of Lindsborg was taken to a Wichita hospital with reported minor injuries after his motorcycle, which was northbound in the left lane of I-135 near First Street... Read More.

Lowe’s of Hutchinson Delivers Toys to McPherson Center for Health for Annual Employee Toy Drive

Friday, December 26

McPHERSON, Kan. — For the 17th year in a row, employees at Lowe’s in Hutchinson came together to spread holiday cheer through their annual employee toy drive. For the past several years, McPherson Center for Health has been honored to be the recipient of... Read More.

McPherson, Galva Fire Units Respond to Wednesday Fire at Manufacturer

Thursday, December 25

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Fire crews, along with the Galva Fire Department, responded Wednesday afternoon to a fire report at Johns Manville, 1465 17th Ave, McPherson. The call came in at about 3:52 PM, and McPherson Fire Deputy Chief Seth Graham said on arrival, crews... Read More.

The Grinch Comes to the Cosmosphere to Spread Holiday Spirit

Tuesday, December 23

Teenagers, adults, and children from all around come to see The Grinch this time of year. Seeing Santa is a tradition in many families, but it’s a special treat to see The Grinch as well. Whether someone is on the naughty or nice list,... Read More.

Salina City Commission Approves Budget Amendments, Log Jam Clearing Project Nearly Complete

Monday, December 22

SALINA, Kan. — Following a public hearing, Salina City Commissioners Monday approved amendments to the 2025 budget. The largest of these amendments are to the general fund, which will cover part of the over $1.2 million cost of clearing a log jam on the... Read More.

Gov. Kelly and Kansas City Chiefs Announce Agreement On Plans for State-of-the-Art Domed Stadium in Kansas

Monday, December 22

New stadium and mixed-use entertainment project is expected to create 20,000 jobs and generate more than $4 billion in economic impact for state TOPEKA, Kan. — Gov. Laura Kelly and the Kansas City Chiefs today announced that an agreement has been reached to build a... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Deny Request to Allow Liquor Sales for Battle of the Bands Event in February

Monday, December 22

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday denied a request to allow liquor sales during a Battle of the Bands event in February at the 4-H Building. While Commissioners didn't have an objection to the event itself, a fundraiser for All Schools Day,... Read More.

K-State Community Health Expert Highlights Extension’s Work to Reduce Chronic Illness in Kansas

Monday, December 22

Hypertension, diabetes, cancer are among leading causes of illness and death MANHATTAN, Kan. — Chronic illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes and cancer are placing increasing demands on Kansans, and Kansas State University Extension professionals are stepping in to help residents manage those conditions through education,... Read More.

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Central Kansas Community Foundation Announces Change in 2026 Grant Cycles

McPherson City Commissioners Adopt Ordinance Renaming Streets in Veranda West, Approve Submission of Two MOU with State Fire Marshal

Hutchinson Clinic Names Matt Leary as Chief Executive Officer

Strong Winds to Impact Central and Eastern Kansas Sunday into Monday

Four Injured in Area Christmas Eve, Day Crashes

Lowe’s of Hutchinson Delivers Toys to McPherson Center for Health for Annual Employee Toy Drive

McPherson, Galva Fire Units Respond to Wednesday Fire at Manufacturer

The Grinch Comes to the Cosmosphere to Spread Holiday Spirit

Salina City Commission Approves Budget Amendments, Log Jam Clearing Project Nearly Complete

Gov. Kelly and Kansas City Chiefs Announce Agreement On Plans for State-of-the-Art Domed Stadium in Kansas

McPherson County Commissioners Deny Request to Allow Liquor Sales for Battle of the Bands Event in February

K-State Community Health Expert Highlights Extension’s Work to Reduce Chronic Illness in Kansas

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