McPherson News

Phillips County Deputy Shot and Killed During Arrest Attempt Friday Night, Suspect also Dead

Saturday, June 28

PHILLIPS COUNTY, Kan. — A Phillips County Sheriff's Deputy was shot and killed Friday night while attempting to make an arrest as he was investigating reports of illegal fireworks. Deputy Brandon Gaede was attempting to place the suspect in handcuffs when a struggle broke out,... Read More.

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae for KDHE

Friday, June 27

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae. The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to Oct. 31, as do the Harmful... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation and Moundridge Community Foundation to Start Accepting Applications for 2025-26 Grant Cycle July 1

Thursday, June 26

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) and the Moundridge Community Foundation will begin accepting applications for their 2025–26 grant cycle starting July 1. Grant rounds are held on a bi-monthly schedule. Applications are due by the 15th of the first month... Read More.

Salina Regional Health Center Implements Active Shooter Protocol in Response to Emergency Room Incident

Thursday, June 26

SALINA, Kan. — A shooting incident early this morning at Salina Regional Health Center's Emergency room left an elderly man dead and prompted SRHC to activate their active shooter protocol. Salina Police said an 87-year-old man came into the emergency room around 7 a.m. and... Read More.

Kansas Tourism Announces 2025 Sunflower Summer Attraction Lineup

Wednesday, June 25

TOPEKA, Kan. (June 23, 2025) — Kansas Tourism announced that more than 230 tourism attractions across the state are participating in the 2025 Sunflower Summer program. The lineup includes something for every interest and region of the state — museums and historic sites, zoos,... Read More.

The ReUse It Center June Benevolent Distributions

Wednesday, June 25

McPHERSON, Kan. — Thanks to its shoppers and volunteers, the ReUse It Center was able to donate $4,500 this month. Donations were given to the following organizations: McPherson Senior Center The McPherson Senior Center is a non-profit 501c3 which was established in 1979. Our mission is to... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $5.3M for KDOT Cost Share Program Projects

Tuesday, June 24

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed today announced $5.3 million in awards for 11 vital transportation construction projects across Kansas through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) Cost Share Program for Spring 2025. This state investment will leverage nearly... Read More.

City of McPherson Receives Update from Windstorm Damage

Tuesday, June 24

McPHERSON, Kan. — Last week's windstorm in the McPherson area produced a lot of tree and limb damage. How much? McPherson City Commissioner Larry Wiens said during Tuesday's Commission meeting he spoke with an employee of the McPherson Area Solid Waste Utility Transfer Station... Read More.

Three Vehicles Destroyed in Fire at Terra Nova Apartments in McPherson

Tuesday, June 24

McPHERSON, Kan. — Three vehicles were destroyed in a fire this morning at the Terra Nova Apartments on Genesis Drive, off Avenue A south of the McPherson Cemetery. McPherson Fire and Police units and the McPherson County Sheriff's Office were called out at 9:38 AM,... Read More.

Heavy Rainfall and Flash Floods Hit Central and Southwest Kansas

Tuesday, June 24

Another round of torrential rainfall moved through portions of central and southwest Kansas Monday evening into early this morning. The heaviest rain reports came from northwest Pawnee and eastern Hodgeman counties, and in an area from Hutchinson to Inman. These rains prompted flash flood... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments

Monday, June 23

TOPEKA, Kan. (June 23, 2025) – Governor Laura Kelly announced Monday seven appointments to the following state committee, authority, cabinet, and board. Kansas Advisory Committee for the Blind and Visually Impaired Purpose: To provide advice and counsel to the secretary of the Kansas Department for Aging... Read More.

McPherson County Public Works Conducting In-House Study on Old US 81 and Arrowhead Road Intersection

Monday, June 23

McPherson County Commission Meeting Highlights 6/23/25 McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Public Works is conducting an in-house study of the intersection of Old US 81 and Arrowhead Road, where two people were killed in a crash earlier this month. Public Works Director David Bohnenblust... Read More.