McPherson News

Stephen Beus Returns to Perform in Lingenfelter Artist Series at McPherson College

Monday, October 14

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — The award-winning pianist Stephen Beus is the featured artist at the next Fern Lingenfelter Artist Series concert at McPherson College. In 2016, Beus gave the inaugural recital that launched the Lingenfelter Artist Series and returns to celebrate this milestone... Read More.

Relay For Life of Saline County Surpasses 2024 Fundraising Goal, Raising $50,158; Announces Kickoff for 2025 Fundraising Season

Monday, October 14

By the American Cancer Society/Relay For Life of Saline County SALINE COUNTY, Kan. — Relay For Life of Saline County is thrilled to announce the outstanding results of the 2024 Relay for Life season. The annual walk took place on Saturday, June 22nd at Kansas... Read More.

Burnin’ Down Main Cook-Off and Baking Competition Winners Announced

Monday, October 14

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Main Street announced both the Chili Cook-off and the dessert competition winners from Burnin' Down Main Saturday, Oct. 12. Chili Cook-Off Winners:1st place - Rhaemazwitos Chili-Rhaemy Rierson 2nd place - Flat Branch Home Loans-Renee Williams 3rd Place - Big spoon... Read More.

Coolest Innovation Named In 2024 Coolest Thing Made In Kansas Contest

Sunday, October 13

By the Kansas Manufacturing Council WICHITA, Kan. — The Kansas Manufacturing Council (KMC) on Tuesday announced the Stacker 8500 is the winner of the 2024 Coolest Thing Made In Kansas - Coolest Innovation ."The KMC is excited to celebrate the Stacker 8500 manufactured by... Read More.

K-61 Bridge Repair to Begin Oct. 15 in McPherson County

Friday, October 11

By the Kansas Department of Transportation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 15, the Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin bridge repair on K-61 in McPherson County. The bridge is at the east junction of K-61/K 153 near the city of McPherson.During construction,... Read More.

McPherson County Employees Evacuated Thursday Afternoon for Bomb Threat

Thursday, October 10

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Courthouse was evacuated on Thursday, Oct. 10 for a bomb threat. The McPherson Police Department released a statement Thursday afternoon about the incident. According to the police department, a McPherson County District Court employee received a call at 2:42... Read More.

State Experts Urge Motorists to Use Caution During Peak Deer Season

Thursday, October 10

By the Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — This time of year marks the period when vehicle-deer collisions increase, and Kansas roadways are no exception. That’s why the Kansas Highway Patrol, Kansas Department of Transportation, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, Kansas Turnpike Authority and AAA... Read More.

Home Sales Up Slightly in September

Wednesday, October 9

By Lucky Kidd For the month of September, 129 homes were sold in the territory served by Prairie Land Realtors Mid-Kansas Multiple Listing Service, up two homes from a year ago, with the sales volume of $25.8 million up by 20.3 percent from a year... Read More.

Bethany College 2024 Fall Music Events

Tuesday, October 8

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Bethany College Music Department has announced its Fall 2024 schedule of musical events, which are free and open to the public. Tuesday, October 8, at 7:30 p.m., a Bethany College Music Faculty Recital in the Pearson Chapel featuring Leslie Mangrum,... Read More.

Countryside RV, Boat & Self Storage Chamber Ribbon Cutting

Monday, October 7

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The vision for Countryside RV, Boat and Self Storage began over a year ago when Tim and Jenny Cheatham purchased the property north of McPherson at 1638 16th Avenue, Tim told the crowd gathered for... Read More.

Rep. Mann Gathers Aviation Leaders, Stakeholders For 2024 Aviation Summit

Monday, October 7

By the Office of U.S. Representative Tracey Mann SALINA, Kan. — Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) gathered aviation and aerospace leaders, industry stakeholders, and local, state, and federal leaders to discuss the future of the aviation industry in the state of Kansas. Congressman Sam... Read More.

Kansas-Owned Businesses Recognized at Commerce’s ‘To The Stars’ Ceremony

Monday, October 7

By the Kansas Department of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. (Oct. 3, 2024) — Kansas businesses and entrepreneurs were honored Thursday night during the Kansas Department of Commerce’s 2024 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards ceremony at the Great Bend Convention and Visitors Bureau. The event... Read More.