McPherson News

ReUse It Center August Donations

Wednesday, August 21

By the ReUse It Center McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center was able to donate $4,500 for the month of August thanks to shoppers and volunteers.The following organizations received donations this month: Oxford HouseSTEPMC acquired the Mt Hope Sanctuary House and has turned it into... Read More.

Mastermind McPherson County Grant Applications Now Open

Tuesday, August 20

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) is now accepting applications for their Mastermind McPherson County grant process. Applications can be submitted now until September 15 by clicking here. The process will be open to... Read More.

McPherson Burger King Reopened Under New Ownership

Tuesday, August 20

McPHERSON, Kan. — Burger King, located at 2201 E. Kansas, McPherson, has reopened under new ownership with hours of 6 a.m. to 12 midnight daily.Genesh, Inc., founded in 1998, is a Kansas-based franchisee of Burger King Corporation (BKC). Currently, they operate 51 restaurants in... Read More.

New Kansas Standard License Plate Design and Replacement Information

Tuesday, August 20

The new Kansas License Plate design, chosen by Kansans, features the Kansas Statehouse dome in the bottom left corner, within a cutout of the state. The background has a yellow, white, and blue gradient and inscribed at the bottom of the design is, “Ad... Read More.

Fort Riley Hosts Mobilization Exercise

Monday, August 19

By the USAG Fort Riley Public Affairs Office FORT RILEY, Kan. (Aug. 16, 2024) – The Fort Riley Mobilization Force Generation Installation (MFGI) hosted the 297th Regional Support Group (RSG) from the Alaska Army National Guard & the 189th Combined Arms Training Brigade (CATB), which... Read More.

McPherson County Considers Changing Official Newspaper Used for Legal Notices

Monday, August 19

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The possibility of changing the publication used for legal notices by McPherson County came up during Monday's McPherson County Commission meeting.This topic came up as Commissioners were going through approval of checks and claims, specifically related to a... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Hold Canvass for Aug. 6 Primary Election During Meeting Monday

Monday, August 19

McPherson County Commission Meeting 08/19/24 Highlights By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners held the canvass for the August 6th primary election during Monday's meeting. County Clerk Hollie Melroy said only 14 percent of McPherson County's registered voters cast ballots in the election,... Read More.

Prairie Land Realtors Mid Kansas Report Shows Increase in Home Sales for July

Monday, August 19

By Lucky Kidd SOUTH CENTRAL, Kan. — Home sales made through Prairie Land Realtors' Mid Kansas Multiple Listing Service during July was up 7.2% from a year ago. A total of 149 homes were sold in their territory compared to 139 units for the month... Read More.

Kansas Unemployment Up Over Month, Year

Saturday, August 17

Labor Market Report: July 2024 By the Kansas Department of Labor Preliminary estimates reported by the Labor Market Information Services (LMIS) division of the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.2% in July.... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Stops Vehicle Going 101 MPH in Southern McPherson County

Friday, August 16

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Kansas Highway Patrol Troop C shared in a post on social media Thursday, Aug. 15 that a vehicle was stopped in a 60-mph construction zone in Southern McPherson County. The driver was going 101 mph.According to the Kansas... Read More.

Mastermind McPherson County Grant Spotlight: Marquette Beautification

Thursday, August 15

By Brenna Eller MARQUETTE, Kan. — Marquette Chamber of Commerce President Haley Samford spoke with the McPherson County Community Foundation recently about feedback from the county wide survey.“We learned that the community really wanted to see some beautification efforts from us, so that’s what... Read More.

Tabor College Announces Recipients of Three Scholarships for 2024-25 Academic Year

Thursday, August 15

By Tabor CollegeHILLSBORO, Kan. — Tabor College has announced the recipients of three scholarships: the Tabor 20 Scholarship, H.W. Lohrenz Honors Scholarship, and J.E. & L.E. Mabee Endowed Scholarship for the 2024-25 academic year. Tabor 20 ScholarshipCollin Branam - Classical School... Read More.