McPherson News

ReUse It Center November Check Donations

Wednesday, November 20

By the ReUse It Center McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center was able to donate 4,500 thanks to the shoppers and volunteers this month! The Omega Project The Omega Project is a multi-faceted, faith based recovery program that emphasizes heart level changes of men and women.... Read More.

Sen. Moran Delivers Remarks During Disaster Relief Appropriations Hearing

Wednesday, November 20

Moran: “This is as dire a circumstance that I have seen in trying to save rural America” By the Office of U.S. Senator Jerry Moran WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) delivered remarks during the Senate Committee on Appropriations hearing to review disaster... Read More.

Senator Marshall Calls for CDC to Clarify Season Flu Shot Does Not Protect Against Bird Flu

Wednesday, November 20

By the Office of U.S. Senator Roger Marshall WASHINTON, DC. — U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. is pushing back against misleading recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) promoting seasonal flu shots as offering sufficient protection from the H5N1 virus, more commonly referred... Read More.

Rep. Mann Addresses America’s Mandate, Outlook for 119th Congress

Wednesday, November 20

By the Office of United State Congressman Tracey Mann WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives for the first time since Americans delivered an Election Day mandate by electing President Donald J. Trump... Read More.

Evergy Participates in Utility Scam Awareness Week

Wednesday, November 20

By Evergy, Inc. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Evergy is proud to join United Utilities Against Scams to recognize today as Utility Scam Awareness Day, Wednesday, November 20. Scammers are becoming more deceptive thanks to technology. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports scammers used phone, in-person, and... Read More.

Tabor College Students Take First in NATS Competition

Wednesday, November 20

By Brenna Eller HILLSBORO, Kan. — Three Tabor College students achieved first-place victories, and four others were named finalists in their divisions at the West Central NATS Competition held at Wichita State University Nov. 8-9, 2024. Betsy George (Grad., Omaha, Neb.), Aden Frederick (JR, Scott City,... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Two Change Orders on Euclid Extension of Elm Street Drainage Project

Tuesday, November 19

McPHERSON, Kan. — Two change orders on the Euclid Street Extension of the Elm Street Drainage project were approved by the McPherson City Commission Tuesday. One of the change orders involves relocation of a sanitary sewer line that was not shown on the original... Read More.

Clint Black’s 35th Anniversary Tour Heads Dodge City in 2025

Tuesday, November 19

WITH OPENING ACT EMILY ANN ROBERTS By United Wireless Arena and The Boot Hill Casino Conference Center DODGE CITY, Kan. — United Wireless Arena, managed by VenuWorks, is excited to announce that country music legend, CLINT BLACK will be coming to Dodge City on Saturday, February... Read More.

McPherson County Post-Election Update

Monday, November 18

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — From the November 5th General Election, 74 percent of McPherson County Registered voters cast ballots, which works out to 14,405 ballots cast. On Monday, County Commissioners approved the canvass report from that election. County Clerk Hollie Melroy said three... Read More.

County Commissioners Ban Commercial Scale Solar and Wind Energy Projects in McPherson County

Monday, November 18

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Commercial scale solar and wind energy projects are now officially banned in McPherson County. County Commissioners Monday approved as part of an annual review of the County's Comprehensive Plan a planning board recommendation to adopt a policy prohibiting commercial... Read More.

Applications now open for Kansas Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

Monday, November 18

Program can help qualifying Evergy customers pay their bills By Evergy, Inc. TOPEKA, Kan. — Starting today, Evergy Kansas customers who need financial assistance keeping their heat on this winter can apply for the 2025 Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). Kansans can apply Monday, November 18... Read More.

UPDATE: Findings of Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Salina

Friday, November 15

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation SALINA, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) completed its investigation into the July 24 officer-involved shooting resulting in the death of Jesse Wray, of Salina. KBI’s investigation included shooting reconstruction, forensic testing of evidence, interviews of witnesses and... Read More.