McPherson News

City of McPherson Installing a New Phone System

Monday, June 23

McPHERSON, Kan. (June 20th, 2025) — The City of McPherson will be installing a new phone system over a two-day period Tuesday and Wednesday, June 24 & 25, 2025. During this time, City facilities are expecting intermittent outages as the phones are installed across... Read More.

Evergy Offers Ways to Save Energy and Money with New Kansas Energy Efficiency Programs during the Extreme Summer Heat

Monday, June 23

KANSAS CITY, MO. — Summer is here, and so are hot temperatures. Evergy customers use the most electricity during the summer months as air conditioners work to keep up with the hot weather. Not only are there small things customers can do to have a... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Sundowner, Inc., Saline County

Monday, June 23

SALINE COUNTY, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Sundowner, Inc. public water supply system located in Saline County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure due to maintenance. Failure... Read More.

Iconic I-135 Chimney Sweep Statue to be Repaired

Sunday, June 22

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — There may yet be life for the iconic Chimney Sweep statue that was blown over Tuesday during severe storms in the McPherson area. On Saturday, a group of volunteers joined the statue's owner, Chimney and Stone Specialists, to remove the structure... Read More.

McPherson Water Park Cleanup Update

Friday, June 20

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Water Park provided an update today on cleanup from Tuesday's storm. Excess water continues to be pumped off, and while great progress on debris and storm damage has been made, work continues on the pool itself, with pumps running as... Read More.

Attempted Traffic Stop Leads to a Chase Between Moundridge and Inman

Friday, June 20

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — An attempted traffic stop in Moundridge Thursday led to a chase that ended in a field between Moundridge and Inman. According to the Moundridge Police Department, Officer Wagner began a pursuit after the driver refused to stop that continued for several... Read More.

McPherson Water Park Remains Closed for Cleanup

Thursday, June 19

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Water Park will remain closed for now due to Tuesday's windstorm and torrential rains. This is due to a combination of not being able to run off excess water due to excess flows going through the city's wastewater treatment... Read More.

CANCELED – Statewide Purple Alert for Missing Yates Center Woman

Wednesday, June 18

WOODSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Yates Center Police Department reported to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) that Tammara Isaacs was located safely. The statewide Purple Alert is canceled. Earlier Release WOODSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Yates Center Police Department requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation... Read More.

Peoples Bank and Trust Announces Promotions of Brad Bengtson and Katy Aichele

Wednesday, June 18

McPHERSON, Kan. — Peoples Bank and Trust is pleased to announce the promotions of Brad Bengtson to Market President and Katy Aichele to Branch President of both McPherson locations. Brad Bengtson, who has been with Peoples Bank and Trust for two years, brings more than... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Sundowner, Inc., Saline County

Wednesday, June 18

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Sundowner, Inc. public water supply system located in Saline County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food... Read More.

McPherson Commissioners Approve New Inflatable Boat for Fire Department, Police AEDs, and Infrastructure Enhancements

Tuesday, June 17

McPHERSON, Kan. — In an action full of irony due to its unplanned timing, McPherson City Commissioners approved purchase of a new inflatable boat for the Fire Department. The boat purchased from Rescue One Board, is to replace a boat purchased in 2018 that... Read More.

Flood Warnings for Little Arkansas River

Tuesday, June 17

Flood warnings have been issued for the Little Arkansas River at Alta Mills and Halstead where minor flooding is forecast. At Alta Mills the Little Arkansas will rise above the 22 feet flood stage Wednesday afternoon and crest at 24.2 feet early Thursday morning. At Halstead... Read More.