McPherson News

McPherson College Students Work to Raise Funds for National Conference

Monday, September 16

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — Attendance at student activities has broken records this semester for the McPherson College Student Activities Board (SAB), and now three of its leaders have an opportunity to present at a national conference and share their secrets for success. Kamden... Read More.

Inman Harvest Mural Celebrated with Formal Ribbon Cutting Friday

Friday, September 13

By Lucky Kidd INMAN, Kan. — The formal ribbon cutting for Inman's Harvest Mural took place Friday morning. The mural, which takes up the entire west side of the grain elevator along Center Street and is visible from K-61, was created by Mindy Allen of... Read More.

State Issues Emergency Suspension of Licensed Group Day Care Home in Wichita, Kansas

Friday, September 13

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment WICHITA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued an Emergency Order of Suspension to His Loving Hands Home Childcare, 357 N Erie St., Wichita, KS. State law allows the Secretary of KDHE... Read More.

Marching Day on the Fairgrounds

Wednesday, September 11

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Wednesday, Sept. 11 was not only Shop Til You Drop Day at the State Fair at select Vendor booths, but it was also the largest marching band day, with 53 bands playing overall, whether competing or just marching the... Read More.

City of Newton Announces Promotion of Likiardopoulos to Assistant City Manager of Economic Development

Wednesday, September 11

By the City of Newton NEWTON, Kan. — The City of Newton has announced a new administrative staff structure to better support economic development and advance community growth.Newton has had tremendous success recently in new industrial recruitment, business expansions, and housing development. To manage the... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Payment for Plan 4 Design of Architectural Plan Drawings for Police Department Substation

Tuesday, September 10

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday approved a payment not to exceed $5,000 for Plan 4 Architecture Design of architectural plan drawings for the Police Department Substation. The substation is to be located at 218 East Kansas, in what at one time was... Read More.

Prairie Land Realtors Mid-Kansas MLS Reports August Home Sales Down, Prices Up

Tuesday, September 10

By Lucky Kidd Area home sales during August through Prairie Land Realtors Mid-Kansas Multiple Listing Service were down 3.3% from a year ago, while median sales prices were up.147 homes were sold through the MLS, with a median Sales price of $170,500 up 4.1 percent... Read More.

City of McPherson Welcomes New Division Chief of Community Risk Reduction

Tuesday, September 10

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson Fire Department introduced the community to its new Division Chief of Community Risk Reduction, Chet Ranzau on Tuesday, Sept. 10.In a post on social media, the fire department said, "DC Ranzau brings nearly three decades... Read More.

Fatal Crash Claims Life of Retired Buhler USD 313 Educator Over Weekend

Tuesday, September 10

By Lucky Kidd JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. — A retired educator in Buhler USD 313 died over the weekend in a crash in Johnson County.Lenexa Police said Susan Cameron died at the scene of the crash about 5:30 p.m. Saturday at College Boulevard and Lackman... Read More.

Save the Date: McPherson Chamber Banquet and Awards October 22

Tuesday, September 10

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — Mark your calendar for Tuesday, Oct. 22 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and plan to attend the McPherson Chamber of Commerce annual Banquet & Awards! Nominations Open for Emerging Leader Award The McPherson Chamber of Commerce is excited... Read More.

New Café Opens on McPherson College Campus

Monday, September 9

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — A new space to socialize and collaborate with classmates, faculty, and staff opens its doors in a repurposed building on campus this week. The Boiler House is a new café in the middle of campus offering additional food options... Read More.

Fatal Accident Saturday Night Involving Woman Walking Along I-135 in Newton

Sunday, September 8

By Lucky Kidd NEWTON, Kan. — A Newton woman was struck and killed Saturday night while she was walking along I-135 in Newton.The Kansas Highway Patrol said Aubrie-Li Lakey, 22, was walking north in the southbound lanes of the interstate just south of 1st Street... Read More.