McPherson News

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.

K-State Veterinarian Warns Cat Owners about H5N1 Risks Amid Rising Cases

Tuesday, February 4

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Veterinary and public health officials are urging cat owners to remain vigilant as cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or H5N1, commonly known as bird flu, have been detected in domestic cats. Kansas State University's Susan Nelson, clinical professor and veterinarian in... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Monday High School Scoreboard-2/3/25

Tuesday, February 4

Girls Basketball Hillsboro 43, Trinity Academy 37 Goessel 47, Wichita Defenders 36 Macksville 54, Cunningham 28 Burlington 64, Santa Fe Trail 46 Crest 49, Altoona-Midway 14 Southeast-Cherokee 51, Uniontown 30 Boys Basketball Hillsboro 54, Trinity Academy 50 Goessel 59, Peabody-Burns 34 Cunningham 81, Macksville 59 Burlington 65, Santa Fe Trail 53 Crest 61, Altoona-Midway 25 Southeast-Cherokee 54,... Read More.

Governor Kelly, American Airlines CEO Release Joint Statement on ICT Visit

Monday, February 3

TOPEKA, Kan. — A joint statement was released Monday, Feb. 3 by Governor Laura Kelly, American Airlines CEO Robert Isom, Wichita Mayor Lily Wu, and Representative Ron Estes (KS-4) following a visit with American Airlines team members at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport... Read More.

Ed Bonham Named City of Newton Director of Public Works

Monday, February 3

NEWTON, Kan. — A 25-year public works veteran will be Newton’s next director of public works. Water/Wastewater Superintendent Ed Bonham, who has worked for the City for 12 years, will take over for Suzanne Loomis, who is retiring in March. “This new role is an exciting... Read More.