McPherson News

McPherson County Community Foundation Announces Retirement of President & CEO Becky Goss

Monday, January 13

By McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) announced that its President and CEO, Becky Goss, will retire at the end of 2025. Goss, who has been with the Foundation since its inception in January 2001, has served... Read More.

New President Named for Hesston College

Monday, January 13

By Lucky Kidd HESSTON, Kan. — Mark Landes was named the 10th president of Hesston College on Monday. Landes, who previously worked for the college from 2013 to 2019 as vice president of finance and operations and during which time he was twice acting president... Read More.

Lindsborg Community Hospital Names New Administrator

Monday, January 13

SALINA, Kan. — Lindsborg Community Hospital (LCH) will officially welcome its new administrator, Mark Rooker near the end of January.Salina Regional Health Center CEO, Joel Phelps shared with the hospital that the new administrator had been selected on Monday.Rooker has had 27 years of... Read More.

McPherson College Presents Boston Brass

Monday, January 13

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — Boston Brass brings its one-of-a-kind musical experience to the McPherson College stage in a Fern Lingenfelter Artist Series Concert on Sunday, January 26, at 7:30 p.m. at McPherson College’s Brown Auditorium. Admission to the concert is free.McPherson College... Read More.

Kansas Tourism Unveils 2025 Kansas Travel Guide

Monday, January 13

By the Kansas Department of Commerce Kansas Tourism Friday announced the release of the highly anticipated 2025 Kansas Travel Guide, a comprehensive and free resource designed to inspire exploration of the Sunflower State. The guide is available in both print and digital format, just... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Announces $2.5 for 25 Campaign

Thursday, January 9

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — 2026 marks a special milestone year for the McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF), as it celebrates 25 years of service to McPherson County Communities. Over the years the Foundation has worked with organizations to create... Read More.

Bethany College Welcomes Christina Highsmith as Director of Marketing and Communications

Wednesday, January 8

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, KS., JAN. 7, 2025 — Bethany College is excited to welcome Christina Highsmith as Director of Marketing and Communications to its leadership team. Highsmith brings a wealth of experience in nonprofit marketing, media, and creative collaborations, making her an exceptional... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Discusses Winter Storm Challenges Faced Over Weekend, Approve Police Department Promotions

Tuesday, January 7

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Some McPherson Board of Public Utilities Customers north of McPherson were without power for a brief period over the weekend. Information presented during this Tuesday's McPherson City Commission meeting indicated the initial outage affected around a dozen customers, but... Read More.

Kelly-Toland Administration Receives ‘Deal of the Year’ Accolade for GAF’s Expansion in Newton

Monday, January 6

By the Office of Kansas Governor Laura Kelly TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced on Monday that Kansas has received a 2024 Deal of the Year Impact Award from Business Facilities magazine in the Building Supply Manufacturing category. The award recognizes the planned commissioning... Read More.

Blizzard Warnings Issued for Sunday

Saturday, January 4

By Lucky Kidd Blizzard warnings have been issued for much of central Kansas into east central and northeast kansas for Sunday. Winter storm warnings continue for areas around Iola and Yates Center and the area from Pratt to St. John to Larned to Hays. Winter... Read More.

KLBG Currently Off Air, Stay Informed on Our Other Platforms

Saturday, January 4

The signal on 95.5 KLBG is currently down. Stay informed on weather updates and news with the Ad Astra Radio App, on iHeart Radio or Alexa.

Road Conditions Across Central Kansas Worsen as Winter Storm Approaches

Saturday, January 4

By Lucky Kidd Road conditions are rapidly deteriorating across central Kansas. The Kansas Department of Transportation as of 12:30 PM reported roads across much of western and central Kansas and in the area from Yates Center to Fort Scott of southeast Kansas as being at... Read More.