McPherson News

McPherson County Commissioners Give Pre-Approval for IT Equipment Purchase and Other Building Renovation Items

Monday, November 4

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday gave pre-approval for purchase of IT equipment and other items related to the County Building renovation. IT Director Jeff Butler said he wanted to obtain approval now so he could proceed with that work... Read More.

Kansas Arts Commission and KTWU Partner to Showcase Kansas Musicians, Featuring Melissa Etheridge, Freedy Johnston

Saturday, November 2

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Arts Commission announced that Grammy- and Oscar-winning rockstar/musician Melissa Etheridge and 1994 Rolling Stone Songwriter of the Year Freedy Johnston will be featured in a new television series highlighting the diverse musical talent born... Read More.

Kansas Governor’s Arts Awards Nominations Open for 2025

Saturday, November 2

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — The Department of Commerce announced today that the Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) is accepting nominations for the 2025 Kansas Governor’s Arts Awards. Nominations for these prestigious honors will be accepted through Friday, December 13.Last awarded in... Read More.

October Total Tax Collections at $668.2 M; 3.4% Below the Estimate

Saturday, November 2

By the Kansas Department of Revenue TOPEKA, Kan. — The State of Kansas ends October with total tax collections at $668.2 million. That is $23.4 million, or 3.4%, below the estimate. Total tax collections are down 2.5% from October 2023.Individual income tax collections were $311.5... Read More.

Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland 58th Annual See and Sell Holiday Market Event November 23

Saturday, November 2

By the Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland SALINA, KAN. — Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland invites the public to kick off the holiday season on Saturday, November 23 at the 58th annual See & Sell Holiday Market to support Kansas Girl Scouts.The popular arts, crafts... Read More.

Sen. Moran Announces 2024 Service Academy Selection Board

Friday, November 1

By the Office of US Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today announced the members of his 2024 Service Academy Selection Board. The board will review applications and interview candidates who are applying for admission to the U.S. Service... Read More.

2024 McPhersons Alternative Christmas Market

Friday, November 1

McPHERSON, Kan. — Give someone the gift of hope this Christmas by giving to a local non-profit or charity in the community. The Alternative Christmas Gift Market is holding an in-person event on Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Cedars Event... Read More.

Community Foundation Joins Nationwide Celebration to Recognize the Local Impact of Community Foundations

Friday, November 1

By McPherson County Community Foundation TOPEKA, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation will join in a nationwide celebration, November 12-18, 2024, to recognize the increasingly important role these philanthropic organizations play in fostering local collaboration and innovation to address persistent civic and economic challenges.For... Read More.

SVHA November Program: Lindsborg Pioneer Doctors

Friday, November 1

By the Smoky Valley Historical Association LINDSBORG, Kan. (October 31, 2024) — The Smoky Valley Historical Association is proud to invite you to their November Program: Lindsborg Pioneer Doctors: Who Were They?Tim Stewart, president of the Smoky Valley Historical Association will be presenting the... Read More.

Lights, Camera, Cabaret!

Thursday, October 31

By Gary DemuthSALINA, Kan. — Growing up in Salina as a student of dance instructor Peggy Simms, Alison Hiatt participated in several of the Salina Symphony’s annual Christmas Festival concerts, where she performed in ensemble numbers such as “March of the Wooden Soldiers.”After graduating... Read More.

McPherson County Voters to Have No Contested Local Race on Tuesday General Election Ballot

Thursday, October 31

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson County voters will have no contested local races on their ballot Tuesday, as all candidates are unopposed. One of those candidates is David Bohnenblust of McPherson, who is the only candidate for 2nd District County Commissioner to succeed... Read More.

Tuesday General Election: The Battle for Legislative Control and Key Open Seats

Thursday, October 31

By Lucky Kidd The makeup of the Kansas House of Representatives for the next two years, and the Kansas Senate for the next four, will be decided at Tuesday's general election.Statewide the major topic of interest is whether Republicans can keep their super-majorities in the... Read More.