McPherson News

House Votes to Prevent Federal Fracking Ban, Promoting American Energy Independence

Monday, February 10

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S House of Representatives passed H.R. 26, the Protecting American Energy Production Act by a vote of 226-188. If passed by the U.S. Senate, the bill will prohibit any federal moratorium (legally authorized delay/suspension of activity) on the use of... Read More.

Learning Applied: Recent K-State Graduates in Demand

Monday, February 10

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The numbers speak for themselves, 96% of K-State graduates report they are employed or furthering their education after graduation. This level of success is positive for students and means K-State is a robust, in-demand talent pipeline for Kansas businesses and... Read More.

Governor Kelly Issues State of Disaster Emergency for Winter Storms Forecasted to Impact State

Sunday, February 9

Governor Kelly issued a verbal state of disaster emergency proclamation at 8 a.m. Sunday due to winter weather that is forecasted to impact the state starting Monday, Feb. 10. This declaration allows resources to be used to provide state assistance, specifically the waiver of... Read More.

Kansas Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff to Honor Former Congresswoman Martha Keys

Friday, February 7

Kansas flags have been directed by Governor Laura Kelly to be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in honor of former Congresswoman Martha Keys. The directive is in accordance with Executive Order #20-30. “As the second woman to... Read More.

Lindsborg Community Invited to Participate in David J. Nutt Legacy Grant Survey

Thursday, February 6

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The David J. Nutt Fund is inviting members of the Lindsborg community to participate in a survey to help guide the decision-making process for grant allocations. The fund’s mission is to support the development and progress of the entire Lindsborg... Read More.

McPherson College Partners with YMCA

Thursday, February 6

New partnership provides opportunities for students and local organization McPHERSON, KAN. — A new community partnership with the McPherson YMCA will provide memberships to all full-time McPherson College students beginning in August 2025. The college and YMCA leadership teams recently announced the partnership. “McPherson is fortunate... Read More.

Sens. Moran, Duckworth Call on FAA to Continue Restricting Non-Essential Helicopter Operations Near Ronald Reagan National Airport

Thursday, February 6

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) – the chair and ranking member of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space and Innovation – called on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to continue the restrictions placed on non-essential helicopter... Read More.

Senators Marshall, Kaine Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help More Americans Access High-Quality Job Training, Get Good-Paying Jobs

Thursday, February 6

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. and Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced the Jumpstarting Our Businesses by Supporting Students (JOBS) Act, bipartisan legislation to help more Americans get good-paying jobs by allowing students to use federal Pell Grants—need-based education grants for lower-income individuals—to... Read More.

Applications Open for Kansas Arts Commission Funding Opportunities

Wednesday, February 5

TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced applications are being accepted for four Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) grant programs that support a wide range of arts and cultural activities across the state. The grant programs, which are designed to... Read More.

Mayor Brown to Not Seek Re-Election in 2026; Other Commission Meeting Highlights

Tuesday, February 4

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Mayor Tom Brown announced at the start of Tuesday's City Commission meeting he will not seek re-election. When his present term ends in January 2026, Brown will have completed 16 years of service as Mayor, one of the longest tenures... Read More.

United Way Close to Making 2024-25 Campaign Goal, Mayor Brown Issues Community Challenge

Tuesday, February 4

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The United Way of McPherson County is very close to making their $300,000 goal for the 2024-25 campaign. United Way of McPherson County Executive Director Laura Parks told McPherson City Commissioners this morning they have raised $297,000, which while not what... Read More.

KDHE Honors World Cancer Day with Launch of New Cancer Data Dashboard

Tuesday, February 4

As today is World Cancer Day, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has announced its new Cancer Data Dashboard, released by the Bureau of Epidemiology and Public Health Informatics (BEPHI) and the State Cancer Program. The Kansas Cancer Data Dashboard, which officially... Read More.

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House Votes to Prevent Federal Fracking Ban, Promoting American Energy Independence

Learning Applied: Recent K-State Graduates in Demand

Governor Kelly Issues State of Disaster Emergency for Winter Storms Forecasted to Impact State

Kansas Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff to Honor Former Congresswoman Martha Keys

Lindsborg Community Invited to Participate in David J. Nutt Legacy Grant Survey

McPherson College Partners with YMCA

Sens. Moran, Duckworth Call on FAA to Continue Restricting Non-Essential Helicopter Operations Near Ronald Reagan National Airport

Senators Marshall, Kaine Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help More Americans Access High-Quality Job Training, Get Good-Paying Jobs

Applications Open for Kansas Arts Commission Funding Opportunities

Mayor Brown to Not Seek Re-Election in 2026; Other Commission Meeting Highlights

United Way Close to Making 2024-25 Campaign Goal, Mayor Brown Issues Community Challenge

KDHE Honors World Cancer Day with Launch of New Cancer Data Dashboard

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