McPherson News

Kansas Arts Commission Funds Creative Projects Across State

Tuesday, July 23

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $1,295,450 has been awarded to 108 recipients in the latest round of Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) grant funding. The funds will support museums, arts education,... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Bid from Pearson Golf Construction to Replace TCGC Irrigation System

Tuesday, July 23

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved a $2.88 million bid from Pearson Golf Construction of Baldwin City to replace the irrigation system at Turkey Creek Golf Course.Five companies submitted bids on the project, the most interest show in a... Read More.

Atrium Owner Directed to Repair or Demolish Salina Property

Tuesday, July 23

By Lucky Kidd SALINA, Kan. — The owner of Hutchinson's Atrium Hotel and Conference Center has been ordered to repair or demolish a closed hotel property in Salina. Following a public hearing, Salina City Commissioners Monday adopted a resolution declaring the former Ambassador Hotel on... Read More.

Troopers Inspecting Buses to Prep for First Day of School

Monday, July 22

By the Kansas Highway Patrol Annually, the Patrol is charged with ensuring school buses are in working order before hitting the roadThe Kansas Highway Patrol will be working to ensure students are safe on their travels to and from school. Every July and August,... Read More.

Come Home to Kansas

Monday, July 22

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — Who would you invite back to McPherson? Maybe it is that special friend who used to sit on your back porch while your kiddos chased fireflies, your cousins who you only get to catch up with... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $10M for Broadband Projects in Rural Kansas

Monday, July 22

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. (July 19, 2024) — Governor Laura Kelly announced that $10 million has been awarded to 12 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the latest round of Broadband Acceleration Grants. The awards will be paired with an additional... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Approve Hiring of Maintenance Worker for Public Works Department

Monday, July 22

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday approved hiring of one maintenance worker for the Public Works Department. Director Tom Kramer had wanted to hire two people to fill one vacancy to help facilitate projects in the furthest reaches of the... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the YMCA Camp Hyde Inc., Sedgwick County

Friday, July 19

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the YMCA Camp Hyde Inc. public water supply system located in Sedgwick County. Customers should observe the following precautions... Read More.

HB 2302 Grant Program Now Accepting Applications

Friday, July 19

By the Kansas Water Office TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Water Office announced that applications are now being accepted for the House Bill 2302 Grant Programs.In 2023, Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Legislature, through Senate Substitute for House Bill 2302, increased the amount... Read More.

McPherson Opera House Announces Beloved Country Music Legend Crystal Gale on Thursday, Sept. 19

Friday, July 19

By the McPherson Opera House McPHERSON, Kan. — Grammy®-winning Crystal Gayle is a beloved country music icon with 22 No. 1 country hits, six Gold and three Platinum albums. Her album “We Must Believe in Magic” was the first by a female country artist... Read More.

Speeding Can be Costly, Wreck Lives

Thursday, July 18

By Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — The chance of death or serious injury doubles for every 10 mph over 50 mph a vehicle travels, and speeding is a factor in almost one-third of all traffic fatalities nationwide. These facts from the National... Read More.

Kansas’ 2nd District GOP Candidate Forum Features Marriage Proposal, Devotional Silence

Thursday, July 18

Five candidates delve into campaign rhetoric, gun violence and Trump By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. (July 17, 2024) — Kansas congressional candidate Chad Young said the federal government was plagued by feeble members of Congress who sold out to big business after settling... Read More.