McPherson News

McPherson County Philanthropist of the Year Event Returns Nov. 20

Thursday, November 6

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation’s (MCCF) Philanthropist of the Year presentation will return to the McPherson Opera House on Thursday, Nov. 20.The community event, first held in 2005, is MCCF’s way of honoring the many individuals and organizations that contribute to... Read More.

Author of New KU Basketball Book to Host Presentation in McPherson

Wednesday, November 5

McPHERSON, Kan. - Chelan David, the author of the newly released book, "Stories From the Phog - Forty Years of Kansas Basketball," will host a presentation in McPherson on Sunday, Dec. 7.The McPherson Public Library will host the event, but it will be held at... Read More.

Former Beneficient CEO Who Acquired Unique Kansas Bank Charter Indicted on Fraud Charges

Wednesday, November 5

Grand jury says scheme nets $150M, triggers bankruptcy costing investors $1B TOPEKA, Kan. — The former CEO and founder of the Beneficient investment firm that was granted a unique bank charter on orders of the Kansas Legislature was arrested and jailed Tuesday following indictment... Read More.

McPherson Area 2025 Election Recap

Wednesday, November 5

Based on unofficial tallies from last night, there will be one new member of the McPherson USD 418 Board of Education come January. Blaine Janssen was the second-place finisher among four ballot candidates for the three seats up this year. Incumbent Dr. Lara Vanderhoof,... Read More.

McPherson Area Election Night Results 2025

Tuesday, November 4

Unofficial final numbers for McPherson and Saline counties MCPHERSON COUNTY MCPHERSON USD 418 BOE LARA VANDERHOOF 1530BLAINE JANSSEN 1430PERRY MCCABE 1218SHERRIE SPARKS 908JEFF BUTLER (WI)VIRGIL DEWILD (WI)CURTIS ZIMMER (WI)1,311 WRITE INS REPORED MOUNDRIDGE USD 423 (3) ARHEA UNRUH 128BRAD JANTZ 389CRAIG GALLE 388RYAN W.KOEHN 375 CANTON CITY COUNCIL (2) DUSTIN BIRDSONG... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Vice President Dick Cheney

Tuesday, November 4

TOPEKA, Kan. — On Tuesday, Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas be flown at half-staff immediately until sundown on the day of interment to honor the passing of Vice President Dick Cheney. “Vice President Cheney... Read More.

McPherson College Student Project Receives Grant

Tuesday, November 4

McPHERSON, Kan. — An educational game created by McPherson College students to help children explore ecosystems is getting statewide, and soon national, attention. A $10,000 grant from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks’ Chickadee Check-Off program will fund efforts to bring the game... Read More.

McPherson BPU Shares Updates at Tuesday City Commission Meeting

Tuesday, November 4

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Board of Public Utilities General Manager Josh Bedel gave an update on current projects to the City Commission Tuesday.Outside line crews are continuing to work on line rebuilds along 15th Avenue between Comanche and Chisholm Roads west of Elyria, and... Read More.

City of McPherson Hires Code Enforcement and Sanitation Officer

Tuesday, November 4

McPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson has hired a new Code Enforcement and Sanitation Officer.City Commissioners Tuesday approved a conditional job offer to Christopher Harrington to fill that position, subject to completion of pre-employment testing. If that all checks out, Harrington will start... Read More.

Lindsborg City Council Approves Health Insurance Renewal, Budget Purchases and Purple Heart City Designation

Monday, November 3

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg City Council Monday night approved a 2026 health insurance renewal carrying a 15 percent premium increase. In that regard, the city is very fortunate in that some cities Freedom Claims, the city's benefit manager, works with are being quoted... Read More.

K-State Extension, KU Cancer Center Partner to Boost Cancer Screenings Statewide

Monday, November 3

Early detection is key to surviving cancer, officials say MANHATTAN, Kan. — Two of Kansas’ leading institutions are joining forces to help residents across the state take charge of their health through regular cancer screenings.Kansas State University Extension and The University of Kansas Cancer Center... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Hear Public Works 2026 Project Plan Proposal

Monday, November 3

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Public Works Director David Bohnenblust presented a proposed 2026 project plan to McPherson County Commissioners Monday.23.6 miles of asphalt mill and overlay is planned, the largest part of this is a mill and overlay of 5th Avenue from... Read More.