McPherson News

Senators Marshall, Tuberville, and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Cut Taxes on Overtime Wages

Tuesday, May 6

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) today introduced the Overtime Wages Tax Relief Act, which would fulfill a key promise made by President Donald Trump to give tax relief to American workers. The legislation would create an... Read More.

McPherson College Announces Spring Horizon Fund Grant Recipients

Tuesday, May 6

McPHERSON, Kan. — For over a decade, McPherson College has supported student entrepreneurship by awarding mini-grants that help students develop innovative solutions to everyday challenges. With more than 300 grants awarded to date, the college recently announced the newest recipients of the Horizon Fund... Read More.

K-State Research Provides New Insight into Mosquito Immune Systems

Tuesday, May 6

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Bianca Morejon and Kristin Michel already know what you think when they mention they are mosquito researchers. But even though these tiny insects are considered serious pests, the pair of Kansas State University biologists insist there's much to be learned about immunology,... Read More.

Button Hunt Clue #5: Medallion Hunt Only

Tuesday, May 6

The Virtual Location has already been found, but the Medallion is still alive. Here's Clue # 5! 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐞 #5: McPherson County business history will be quite helpful in your hunt. Focus on two of them.

McPherson County Commissioners Hear Updates on Railroad Crossing Repairs and Other Projects

Monday, May 5

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners accepted a bid Monday from Horsch Trailer Sales of Viola, Kan., for a flatbed to be installed on a new crew truck recently purchased. The Hillsboro bed being purchased was the low of two bids received, and... Read More.

Button Hunt Clue #4: (Medallion Hunt Only)

Monday, May 5

The Medallion is still out there! Here's your next clue! 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐞 #𝟒: 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭 In Kansas, there are many places that don't quite sync up. Where you need to look is not one of them, in two ways. Button Hunt Rules: https://www.adastraradio.com/all-schools-day

Button Hunt Clue # 3 (Virtual Location Found)

Sunday, May 4

Congratulations to Jo Unruh for finding the Virtual Button Hunt Location! The Medallion is still out there though, so keep looking!! 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐞 #3 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭 Only: Deer and antelope don't play here often but people do, at least in the general vicinity. Hunt Rules at:... Read More.

Button Hunt Clue #2

Saturday, May 3

𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐞 #𝟐 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭 Your search will take you to open spaces, with shaded places. UPDATE: Virtual Location Found by Jo Unruh 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭 The place you are looking for is very big, from all of it you can see galaxies, and from parts of it view possibilities that... Read More.

McPherson CVB and Museum to Celebrate National Tourism Week

Friday, May 2

McPHERSON, Kan. — Join the McPherson Convention and Visitors Bureau along with the McPherson Museum & Arts Foundation for National Travel & Tourism Week May 4-10, 2025.

Button Hunt Clue #1

Friday, May 2

𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐞 #𝟏: 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭 The hunting grounds are the same 900 or so square miles as always. If it's private property, the medallion is not there. The home places for Bulldogs, Swedes and Tigers are also no hunting zones. ** To participate... Read More.

MCCF to Host 12th Annual Norene Ketcherside Art Symposium and Teachers Workshop

Thursday, May 1

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) will host the 12th annual Norene Ketcherside Art Symposium and Teachers Workshop on July 24–25 at the McPherson Opera House. The event is open to any Kansas K-12 educator who plans to incorporate art into... Read More.

KCC Orders AT&T to Pay $60K in Penalties for Failing to Provide Locates

Thursday, May 1

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has assessed $60,000 in fines to AT&T for failure to provide timely locate marks of its underground facilities as required by the Kansas Underground Prevention Act (KUUDPA). Kansas law requires excavators to provide at least two days... Read More.