McPherson News

McPherson Opera House Executive Director Karissa Hoffman to Resign, Effective Aug. 9

Saturday, July 27

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Opera House released a statement on Friday on social media that Executive Director Karissa Hoffman has given her resignation to Board President Denise O'Connor-Munsey, effective Aug. 9, 2024."While the Opera House is sad to see Karissa leave, she is... Read More.

RCALF USA’s Bill Bullard to Speak at Marquette, Kansas Event August 7

Friday, July 26

By Kansas National Farmers MARQUETTE, Kan. — RCALF USA’s Bill Bullard will be headlining a “Working Together for Better Prices” state meeting of Kansas National Farmers on August 7 at the Smoky Valley Distillery in Marquette, Kansas.Bullard will speak at a free catered noon luncheon. His... Read More.

Commerce Awards $380,000 for Rural Counties to Market ROZ Program

Friday, July 26

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $380,000 has been awarded to 40 Kansas counties in the first round of Rural Opportunity Zone (ROZ) Local Marketing Grants. The funds are intended to help... Read More.

Kansas Teachers in McPherson for STEAM Training

Friday, July 26

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — If you drove by the McPherson County Courthouse and the adjoining Memorial Park to the west you no doubt saw a lot of people around that area. Those people were all teachers, taking part in a STEAM training supported... Read More.

Two of Three Candidates Running for McPherson County Commission Participate in Candidate Forum Wednesday

Friday, July 26

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Two of the three candidates running for McPherson County Commission took part in a candidate forum Wednesday hosted by the McPherson Chamber of Commerce Civic Awareness Committee at the American Legion.Participating was Dave Bohnenblust, who is unopposed in... Read More.

McPherson High School Class Reunion Scavenger Hunt on Main Street August 3, 2024

Friday, July 26

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — All McPherson High School Alumni are invited to join the fun on Saturday, Aug. 3 for a Scavenger Hunt on Main Street for the 2024 MHS Class Reunion!This year, the scavenger hunt includes clue sheets, punch cards and mini... Read More.

Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Salina

Thursday, July 25

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation SALINA, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday night in Salina, Kansas.The Salina Police Department requested the KBI conduct an investigation at around 8:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24. KBI... Read More.

Tiger Media Network Interns Explore Custom Harvesting in Documentary

Thursday, July 25

By FHSU NewsHAYS, Kan. — Every year, custom harvesters travel the country to cut wheat and other crops for farmers who don’t have the equipment or manpower to do it themselves, a service that is vital to agriculture in America.The new Tiger Media Network... Read More.

ReUse It Center Volunteer of the Month: Carol Fithian

Thursday, July 25

By the ReUse It Center McPHERSON, Kan. — We asked one of our board members, Carol Fithian, what she liked most about the ReUse It Center and this was her response. "Ruic is environmentally friendly. It keeps usable items out of landfills and it gives... Read More.

ReUse It Center July Donations

Wednesday, July 24

By the ReUse It Center McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center was able to donate $4,500 for the month of July! A huge thank you to all volunteers and customers who make this possible!Live Free Ministries & The Omega ProjectThe Omega Project is... Read More.

Drainage Project to Begin Monday, Intersection at Euclid and Ash to Close

Tuesday, July 23

By the City of McPherson McPHERSON, Kan. — Contractor Vogts-Parga Construction, LLC is scheduled to begin work on the Elm Street Drainage Project — Euclid Extension on Monday, July 29, 2024.During Phase I of the project, the intersection of Ash and East Euclid Street... Read More.

Legendary Pizza Ranch Guest Re-Completes Sunflower State in Quest to Visit All Locations

Tuesday, July 23

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Jason Halkias, an Iowa man who has become known as the Legendary Pizza Ranch Guest across the United States visited the Pizza Ranch in McPherson on Monday, July 22 on an important mission to visit all 224 locations. "I'm up... Read More.