McPherson News

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Two Change Orders on Euclid Extension of Elm Street Drainage Project

Tuesday, November 19

McPHERSON, Kan. — Two change orders on the Euclid Street Extension of the Elm Street Drainage project were approved by the McPherson City Commission Tuesday. One of the change orders involves relocation of a sanitary sewer line that was not shown on the original... Read More.

Clint Black’s 35th Anniversary Tour Heads Dodge City in 2025

Tuesday, November 19

WITH OPENING ACT EMILY ANN ROBERTS By United Wireless Arena and The Boot Hill Casino Conference Center DODGE CITY, Kan. — United Wireless Arena, managed by VenuWorks, is excited to announce that country music legend, CLINT BLACK will be coming to Dodge City on Saturday, February... Read More.

McPherson County Post-Election Update

Monday, November 18

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — From the November 5th General Election, 74 percent of McPherson County Registered voters cast ballots, which works out to 14,405 ballots cast.On Monday, County Commissioners approved the canvass report from that election. County Clerk Hollie Melroy said three... Read More.

County Commissioners Ban Commercial Scale Solar and Wind Energy Projects in McPherson County

Monday, November 18

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Commercial scale solar and wind energy projects are now officially banned in McPherson County.County Commissioners Monday approved as part of an annual review of the County's Comprehensive Plan a planning board recommendation to adopt a policy prohibiting commercial... Read More.

Applications now open for Kansas Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

Monday, November 18

Program can help qualifying Evergy customers pay their bills By Evergy, Inc. TOPEKA, Kan. — Starting today, Evergy Kansas customers who need financial assistance keeping their heat on this winter can apply for the 2025 Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP).Kansans can apply Monday, November 18... Read More.

UPDATE: Findings of Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Salina

Friday, November 15

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation SALINA, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) completed its investigation into the July 24 officer-involved shooting resulting in the death of Jesse Wray, of Salina. KBI’s investigation included shooting reconstruction, forensic testing of evidence, interviews of witnesses and... Read More.

9th Judicial District Nominating Commission Meeting Set for Nov. 20 to Discuss Nomination Process to Fill District Magistrate Judge Vacancy in McPherson County

Friday, November 15

TOPEKA, Kan. — The 9th Judicial District Nominating Commission is set to meet on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at noon to discuss the process for nominating a candidate to fill a district magistrate judge vacancy in McPherson County.The 9th Judicial District Nominating Commission includes Justice Melissa... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Scholarship Portal Opening Nov. 15

Thursday, November 14

By McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) will open its regular and adult learning scholarship application processes on Nov. 15. While scholarship requirements vary, applications will be accepted from all students in McPherson County.This year, the adult learning... Read More.

McPherson Fireman Injured in Thursday Afternoon Fire

Thursday, November 14

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — One McPherson firefighter was injured Friday afternoon in a commercial building fire in the 1000 block of West Kansas.McPherson Fire Chief Chad Mayberry said crews responding to an automatic alarm just before 4 PM found smoke coming from the... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s November Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Nicholas Griggs

Thursday, November 14

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Nicholas (Nick) Griggs, Vocal Music teacher at McPherson High School as the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. Each month, Ad Astra Radio randomly selects... Read More.

Smoky Valley High School Students Selected for SKMEA Honor Band, Choir and Orchestra

Wednesday, November 13

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Smoky Valley High School announced the students who have been selected for the South Central District KMEA Honor Band, Choir and Orchestra. 1234A Band Tessa Replogle, FluteClaire Blanner, ClarinetLucas Tubbs, Bass ClarinetSebastian McGinty-Kinderknecht, Tenor Sax AlternateEmmalee Harris, TrumpetJill Hett, HornEcho Clark-Pavlovich, Trombone Treble Choir Emma... Read More.

CCCK Soccer Coach Arrested, Placed on Leave

Wednesday, November 13

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The women's soccer coach at Central Christian College has been arrested on sex-related charges. According to the McPherson County Sheriff's Office jail log, Joshua Macharia was taken into custody just before 6 PM Tuesday on two counts of aggravated... Read More.