McPherson News

2025 Kansas State Fair Board Discusses Current Ticket Sales, Renovation Updates, and New Policies

Wednesday, May 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — With one concert yet to be announced, ticket sales for the NexTech Grandstand shows at the 2025 Kansas State Fair have as a group covered 81 percent of the cost for those shows. General Manager Bryan Schulz told the Kansas State... Read More.

KHP Involved in Pursuit of Topeka Bank Robbery Suspset

Tuesday, May 13

On May 13, 2025, at approximately 10:14 a.m., Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers assisted local authorities in Marion County with a pursuit involving a bank robbery suspect from the Topeka area. Troopers attempted to stop the suspect while traveling northbound on I-135 in McPherson County.... Read More.

City of McPherson Planning and Zoning Administrator Virgil Lyon to Resign and Take Position in Georgia, Conditional Job Offer Approved for New Assistant City Clerk

Tuesday, May 13

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners have accepted the resignation of Planning and Zoning Administrator Virgil Lyon. The resignation was submitted to Public Works Director Jeff Woodward Monday and is effective May 23. Lyon is leaving to take a position in Savannah, Georgia where... Read More.

Friday Fire Leaves Two Hesston College Buildings Unusable

Monday, May 12

HESSTON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fire Marshal has ruled Friday's fire at Hesston College's JD Charles Hall of Science and Arts to be accidental. However, damage from the fire that began in the space between the original wood ceiling and roof directly above... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s May Classroom Hero Jon Paden, Presented by Peoples Bank and Trust

Monday, May 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Windom Elementary School Principal Jon Paden as the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. Each month, Ad Astra Radio randomly selects a different educator, from community nominations,... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Updates: New Hires, Budget Plans, and Infrastructure Improvements

Monday, May 12

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Commission has approved the hiring of two temporary part-time employees for Planning and Zoning to assist with digitizing of files in the department. Administrator Jon Kinsey said both positions will be for up to 500 hours, and... Read More.

Preparing for Measles in McPherson County

Monday, May 12

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — As of this release, there have been no reported measles (rubeola) cases in McPherson County. The McPherson County Health Department is investigating close contacts. Reno County Health Department and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) reported a confirmed case... Read More.

New Stay-At-Home Option for Aging Kansas Seniors to Avoid Nursing Home Stays

Friday, May 9

BUHLER, Kan. — Staying in your home as you age is now a safer option for aging Kansans with a new continuing care at home (CCaH) membership program called “Stay Your Way,” a service of Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community of Buhler, Kansas. The program... Read More.

McPherson Police Department Shares Parking Updates and Road Closures for All Schools Week Activities

Thursday, May 8

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Police Department has put up "No Parking" signs for the carnival Thursday, May 8 through Sunday, May 11. The police department will also set road closures on Friday, May 9 from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the All Schools... Read More.

2025 ASD Button Hunt Winners Collect $250 Rewards

Wednesday, May 7

McPHERSON, Kan. — 24 years separated one woman from her first All Schools Day Button Hunt find and her second, while another woman picked up what was her second find in as many years. Danielle Claassen of McPherson found the medallion for the 2025... Read More.

More Rain & Saturated Grounds Cancels High Limit Racing Debut at 81 Speedway on Wednesday

Wednesday, May 7

PARK CITY, Kan. — For the second-straight week and second-straight year, Mother Nature has rained on the parade of the Roto-Rooter Midweek Series and the debut of Kubota High Limit Racing at 81 Speedway, respectively. With persistent showers beginning late Tuesday night in the Wichita... Read More.

ReUse It Center Donates $5,000 in April to Local Organizations

Wednesday, May 7

McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center was able to donate $5,000 in April thanks to the help of its shoppers and volunteers over the month. STEPMC - $3,500 STEPMC Executive Director Angie Brunk on the left and ReUse It Center store manager Shulah Neff on... Read More.

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2025 Kansas State Fair Board Discusses Current Ticket Sales, Renovation Updates, and New Policies

KHP Involved in Pursuit of Topeka Bank Robbery Suspset

City of McPherson Planning and Zoning Administrator Virgil Lyon to Resign and Take Position in Georgia, Conditional Job Offer Approved for New Assistant City Clerk

Friday Fire Leaves Two Hesston College Buildings Unusable

Ad Astra Radio’s May Classroom Hero Jon Paden, Presented by Peoples Bank and Trust

McPherson County Commission Updates: New Hires, Budget Plans, and Infrastructure Improvements

Preparing for Measles in McPherson County

New Stay-At-Home Option for Aging Kansas Seniors to Avoid Nursing Home Stays

McPherson Police Department Shares Parking Updates and Road Closures for All Schools Week Activities

2025 ASD Button Hunt Winners Collect $250 Rewards

More Rain & Saturated Grounds Cancels High Limit Racing Debut at 81 Speedway on Wednesday

ReUse It Center Donates $5,000 in April to Local Organizations

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