McPherson News

Power Outages Following Severe Weather Overnight

Tuesday, June 17

Early Tuesday morning, a severe storm moved through the Wichita region with winds in excess of 100 mph, resulting in more than 45,000 customers without power. Communities with the most damage include Wichita, Hutchinson, Newton and Derby, KS. Evergy teams and contract crews immediately responded... Read More.

Gas Leak Near Conway Closes US 56, Prompts Some Evacuations

Tuesday, June 17

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — As torrential rains fell over the McPherson area early this morning, McPherson and Conway firefighters along with the McPherson County Sheriff's Office and McPherson EMS responded to the report of a flammable gas leak near Conway. After the call came at... Read More.

Smoky Hill River, Mulberry Creek Under Flood Warnings

Tuesday, June 17

Flood Warnings have been posted for the Smoky Hill River at Lindsborg, Mentor and New Cambria and for Mulberry Creek at Salina. At the latter three points the river will be close to the flood of record. At Lindsborg, minor flooding is forecast. The Smoky... Read More.

Storm Recovery Efforts Underway in McPherson County Amid Power Outages and Flooding

Tuesday, June 17

The McPherson Board of Public Utilities has all available crews working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible as of just before 6:30 AM they were aware of about 500 customer outages and are down to about 150 with most of these... Read More.

Severe Storms Batter Central Kansas with Damaging Winds and Flash Flooding

Tuesday, June 17

A combination of high winds and very heavy rain moved across central Kansas early this morning, bringing with it a considerable amount of damage and flash flooding. The McPherson area took the brunt of the storm, with Doppler radar estimates of between 3-4 inches up... Read More.

Day 1, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Monday, June 16

This is day 1 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. Harvest moved into southern Kansas about a week ago, but since then... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Hears Report on Issues with US HWY 81 & Arrowhead Intersection Following Fatal Crash Thursday

Monday, June 16

McPherson County Commission Meeting 6/16/25 Highlights McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Issues involving an intersection just west of Moundridge where two people were killed and a third injured in a crash last Thursday night were discussed by Public Works Director David Bohnenblust at Monday's McPherson County... Read More.

The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation Announce Grant Recipients for June 2025

Friday, June 13

Foundation Releases $195,000 in June McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. - The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for June 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $195,000 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from four different community... Read More.

McPherson Fire Department Extinguishes House Fire on 600 Block of North Oak Street

Friday, June 13

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Fire Department was called out this morning to a house fire in the 600 block of North Oak. McPherson Fire Chief Chad Mayberry said they were dispatched about 10:30 AM, and the first arriving units reported light smoke coming from... Read More.

Crash Claims Lives of Two Hutchinson Residents Thursday Evening Near Moundridge

Friday, June 13

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Two people were killed in a Thursday evening crash just west of Moundridge. The McPherson County Sheriff's Office reported emergency personnel responded at 7;48 PM to the intersection of Old Highway 81 and Arrowhead Road, where Moundridge Fire and EMS... Read More.

Salina Rescue Mission Announces $50,000 Matching Challenge in June

Friday, June 13

SALINA, Kan. — Homelessness is rising nationally, with an 18% increase over the past year due to escalating housing costs and inflation according to the Salina Rescue Mission. This trend is evident in Salina, where the Salina Rescue Mission witnesses its effects daily. In 2024,... Read More.

Statements Issued from SCKAAA and Everfull on Contract Termination

Thursday, June 12

The South Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging released a statement Thursday afternoon involving the termination of contracts with Everfull to provide senior nutrition services in the ten-county area it serves. Executive Director Jodi Whitmore said the decision to terminate the Everfull contract... Read More.