McPherson News

USD 418 Board Considering Recommendation for 30 Cent Increase in School Meals

Friday, June 7

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education Monday will consider a recommendation for a 30 cent across the board increase in school breakfast and lunch prices which are already among the highest in the region for comparable districts.Director of... Read More.

Bethany College and MCCSEC Launch Innovative Scholarship Program to Address Special Education Teacher Shortage

Thursday, June 6

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. (MAY 29, 2024) — In partnership with the McPherson County Special Education Cooperative (MCCSEC), Bethany College is excited to announce the launch of the Pathway to SPED scholarship program. This initiative addresses the critical shortage of special education teachers in... Read More.

McPherson High School Honor Roll

Thursday, June 6

McPherson High School Honor Roll Semester 2 2023-24 Congratulations to the McPherson High School students who made 2nd Semester Honor Roll for the 2023-24 school year!

Moundridge Police Department Identifies Two Juvenile Suspects Involved in Recent Home Burglary

Wednesday, June 5

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — After a thorough investigation, the Moundridge Police Department has identified two juvenile suspects connected to a recent home burglary reported Saturday.On June 1, 2024, a concerned citizen reported that his residence had been broken into at some point while he was... Read More.

Slate of Chamber Board Members

Wednesday, June 5

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Chamber of Commerce appointed a Nominating Committee in accordance with its bylaws, in which members Carlyn Lemon, Tiffani Floyd, Clint Church, and Chad Hitt are to present a slate of potential candidates to replace... Read More.

Mosquito Spraying Rescheduled

Wednesday, June 5

By Wayne Burns, City of McPherson Public Lands & Facilities Director McPHERSON, Kan. — With the storm that blew through McPherson last night, staff was not able to perform mosquito spraying. The City has rescheduled for tonight. Please note, the City is scheduled to spray for... Read More.

Pizza Ranch in McPherson Hosts Ribbon Cutting and Chamber Connection

Tuesday, June 4

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — Dianne Kovarna didn’t envision a downtown location when she and her business partners initially began discussing a McPherson Pizza Ranch restaurant. But that all changed when she toured 206 N. Main Street and knew it was... Read More.

Join Chamber Chat with the McPherson Chamber of Commerce

Tuesday, June 4

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — Have you taken advantage of this unique Chamber member benefit? Chamber Chat is a weekly pre-recorded 4-minute radio show that airs Thursday mornings on Ad Astra Radio. Chamber director Debbie Hawkinson interviews a different Chamber partner... Read More.

“It was Truly an Honor to be in his Earthly Existence”

Tuesday, June 4

State Representative Les Mason Passes Away Monday Evening in Wichita After Suffering Brain Aneurysm By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — State Representative Les Mason of McPherson passed away Monday evening at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, where he was taken after suffering a brain aneurysm... Read More.

Legislative Race Recap: Contested Races for Vast Majority of Legislative Seats in Central Kansas Region

Monday, June 3

By Lucky KiddCENTRAL KANSAS — There will be contested races for the vast majority of legislative seats in the central Kansas region. As the filing deadline passed at noon Monday, Republican primary elections were assured for two open Kansas Senate seats and officially for... Read More.

Broadway RFD Kids: Willy Wonka Kids June 21 & 22

Monday, June 3

By Visit Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau LINDSBORG, Kan. — You have two opportunities to watch the performers who participated in the Broadway RFD Kid's Camp!Willy Wonka Kids will be performed on June 21 at 7 p.m. and June 22 at 4 p.m. Both... Read More.

County Commissioners Table Special Use Permit for Oil Service Yard/Building on Moccasin Road to Next Week’s Meeting

Monday, June 3

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday tabled until next week a special use permit for an oil service yard and building on a just over three-acre site on Moccasin Road east of Galva. The Planning Board recommended approval of the permit... Read More.