McPherson News

McPherson County All Schools Day 2025 Theme “Galaxy of Possibilities” Chosen, ASD Button Contest Open

Friday, January 3

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County All Schools Day Committee has announced "Galaxy of Possibilities" as the theme of the 112th annual event. The All Schools Day (ASD) planning committee has now opened the 2025 button contest, which is available for all area residents... Read More.

Evergy Prepares as First Winter Storm of 2025 Predicted

Thursday, January 2

Cold weather, snow expected to affect service area By Evergy, Inc. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Evergy is preparing for the first potential cold snap and winter storm of the new year that could impact our service area. Evergy power plants are available to meet customers’ needs through... Read More.

Kansas Health Officials Provide Update on Avian Flu That Public Risk Remains Low

Thursday, January 2

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment While the risk to the general public still remains very low, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is reminding Kansans to practice caution around wild birds and backyard poultry amid increasing reports of highly pathogenic... Read More.

KHP Reports 245 Motorists Assisted, 1 Non-DUI Related Fatal Crash Over New Year’s Holiday

Thursday, January 2

The Kansas Highway Patrol 2025-01 Patrol shared the New Year’s Holiday Activity reports. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. On Dec. 31, 2024, at 4:00 a.m., Kansas Highway... Read More.

Day of Mourning Declared for Jan. 9, 2025 to Honor Former President Jimmy Carter

Thursday, January 2

An Executive Order 24-05 declaring Thursday, Jan. 9. 2025, as a Day of Mourning in honor of Former President Jimmy Carter was signed on Tuesday by Governor Laura Kelly. State of Kansas offices will be closed as a result of the order. This... Read More.

ReUse It Center Surpasses 2024 Donation Goal, Donating Over $80K

Tuesday, December 31

McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center was able to go over its goal of $51,000 and donated a total of $80,750 in 2024. ReUse It Center Store Manager Shulah Neff shared that it wouldn’t have been possible without the center’s volunteers and its... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Emergency Repairs and Renew Four-Year Lease Agreements for I-137 Signs

Tuesday, December 31

McPHERSON, Kan. — A $9,250 bill for emergency repairs to a sewer main on East Hulse was approved by McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday. A person associated with the owner of a house cut away an eight-inch main and, in its place, put in a... Read More.

McPherson Opera House Announces Invitation to Bid for Heritage Trust Fund Project

Monday, December 30

By the McPherson Opera House McPHERSON, Kan. (Dec. 11, 2025) — The McPherson Opera House is thrilled to announce the start of the bidding process for our newly funded project, made possible by the Heritage Trust Fund grant. This project offers a remarkable opportunity for... Read More.

Be a Guest on Chamber Chat

Monday, December 30

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson Chamber of Commerce shares the positive happenings in the community thanks to The Clayworks, who generously sponsors the Chamber Chat community cares segment on Ad Astra Radio. Join Chamber Executive Director Debbie Hawkinson for a 4-minute pre-recorded conversation about... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners and City Staff to Tour Fire Station No. 2 and Hear Progress Updates Tuesday, Dec. 31

Monday, December 30

By the City of McPherson MCPHERSON, Kan. — On Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, McPherson City Commissioners and City staff will tour Fire Station No. 2 and hear progress updates at 1705 N. Main Street. Because more than one commissioner is expected to attend, the tour will... Read More.

Tragic Weekend on Kansas Roads Claims Two Lives

Monday, December 30

By Lucky Kidd At least two people died in Kansas traffic accidents over the weekend. Early Sunday morning a man died after the car he was a passenger in crashed into a tree and fence in West Wichita. The driver was taken to a local hospital... Read More.

KHP 2024-25 Patrol Reports Christmas Holiday Activity

Friday, December 27

By the Kansas Highway Patrol The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Christmas Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. The Kansas Highway Patrol worked one fatal... Read More.

McPherson County All Schools Day 2025 Theme “Galaxy of Possibilities” Chosen, ASD Button Contest Open

Evergy Prepares as First Winter Storm of 2025 Predicted

Kansas Health Officials Provide Update on Avian Flu That Public Risk Remains Low

Day of Mourning Declared for Jan. 9, 2025 to Honor Former President Jimmy Carter

ReUse It Center Surpasses 2024 Donation Goal, Donating Over $80K

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Emergency Repairs and Renew Four-Year Lease Agreements for I-137 Signs

McPherson Opera House Announces Invitation to Bid for Heritage Trust Fund Project

Be a Guest on Chamber Chat

McPherson City Commissioners and City Staff to Tour Fire Station No. 2 and Hear Progress Updates Tuesday, Dec. 31

Tragic Weekend on Kansas Roads Claims Two Lives

KHP 2024-25 Patrol Reports Christmas Holiday Activity

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