McPherson News

Kansas Main Street Selects Eight Rural Communities for New Housing Grant

Tuesday, June 18

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland today announced eight inaugural grant recipients of the Residential Opportunities on Main Street (ROOMS) program. A total of eight projects in Designated Kansas Main Street communities are receiving... Read More.

Lori Shultz of Lindsborg Sworn in to Represent 73rd District, Fill Late Representative Mason’s Remaining Term

Tuesday, June 18

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Lori Shultz of Lindsborg was sworn in by Secretary of State Scott Schwab this morning to fill the remaining, about seven months term of the late State Representative Les Mason who passed away on June 3, 2024. Shultz, the... Read More.

Tax Credits Awarded for Lindsborg, Moundridge and Great Bend Projects

Monday, June 17

By Lucky Kidd Multiple projects around Central Kansas will benefit from Community Service Program (CSP) Tax Credits announced Monday by the Kansas Department of Commerce. Two organizations in McPherson County and one in Great Bend are among the non-profit organizations what will receive $166,600... Read More.

Kobach Sues Pfizer Over COVID Vaccine

Monday, June 17

By Lucky Kidd Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach has filed a lawsuit against Pfizer alleging the pharmaceutical giant, which has a plant in McPherson, made misleading claims related to the COVID-19 vaccine it was one of two major producers of.Kobach alleges in the suit, which... Read More.

Building Upon Success: Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (KSFMNP) Looks to Build

Monday, June 17

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment KANSAS — Last year, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced that the Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (KSFMNP) would increase the value of coupons it gives to seniors from $35 to $50.... Read More.

Inman Museum Begins New Mural on Grain Elevator to Celebration 150 years of Turkey Red Winter Wheat in Kansas

Friday, June 14

By Inman Museum INMAN, Kan. — The Inman Museum Association is excited to announce the commissioning of their new mural project on the iconic grain elevator east of Highway 61 when entering Inman. This significant project is part of a broader initiative to celebrate Kansas... Read More.

Blue-Green Algae Showing Up Early in Kansas Waterways

Friday, June 14

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — Reports of harmful blue-green algae in Kansas waterways have been coming in unusually early this year, possibly a result of warmer late-spring weather and more rain events, according to a Kansas State... Read More.

MCCF Summer Scholarships Open June 15

Thursday, June 13

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) summer scholarship process will open on Saturday, June 15. Three opportunities will be available, including one for adult learning. The process will close on Monday, July 15. These opportunities offer an... Read More.

Extra Caution Needed on Kansas Roads During Harvest

Thursday, June 13

By Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — It’s a busy time for farmers in Kansas, with wheat harvest underway. The Kansas Highway Patrol would like to remind motorists to use more caution and patience when traveling around farm trucks, tractors, combines, and other implements.“With wheat... Read More.

McPherson College’s Art & Design Program Hosts World-Class Artist For Summer Workshop

Thursday, June 13

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College will offer a unique opportunity to Kansas high school art instructors and top high school art students when it hosts Doug Casebeer to lead a three-day workshop this summer at the college. Casebeer is one of... Read More.

Relay For Life of Saline County Aims to Raise $50,000 to Help End Cancer As We Know It

Wednesday, June 12

By the American Cancer Society SALINA, Kan. — Saline County’s annual Relay For Life event will take place on Saturday, June 22nd from 4:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The volunteer-led event will celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and raise funds to... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Meeting 6-11-24: Commission Declines Paying Nearly $500 Bill for Use of Roll-Off Dumpster for 1339 North Myers Cleanup

Wednesday, June 12

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — On a 2-1 vote, the McPherson City Commission declined Tuesday to pay a nearly $500 bill for use of a roll-off dumpster on cleanup of a property at 1339 North Myers.Planning and Zoning Administrator Virgil Lyon asked collection of... Read More.