McPherson News

McPherson City Commissioners Approve No Parking Zone Along 100 Feet South of First Street on Hartup

Tuesday, August 27

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — A no parking zone along the 100 feet south of First Street on Hartup was approved by McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday. Public Works Director Jeff Woodward said they had received a request to restrict parking, and after evaluation by... Read More.

Newton Photo Contest Accepting Entries

Tuesday, August 27

By the City of Newton NEWTON, Kan. — The annual Best of Newton Photo Contest is now open. The contest has two categories this year: the Open category and People of Newton. The feature category can include photos of people doing daily activities, recreation, community events,... Read More.

Evaline Hess Healthcare Career Education Fund Scholarship Board Awards 17 Local Students Scholarships

Monday, August 26

By McPherson Center for Health McPHERSON, Kan. — The Evaline Hess Healthcare Career Education Fund Scholarship Board has proudly awarded 17 scholarships to local students pursuing careers in the health care industry. Each year, a dedicated trustee board carefully selects recipients from a pool of both... Read More.

Hyatt Life Sciences Live Broadcast and Open House

Monday, August 26

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Join Ad Astra Radio and guests Dan Schweizer and Jody Bontrager Monday, Sept. 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. for a Live Broadcast and Open House at Hyatt Life Sciences in Hutchinson, located at 517 E. 30th Ave, Suite... Read More.

A Safer Future for Kansas and Beyond: K-State Announces $7M in Federal Funding to Drive Biomanufacturing Training and Education Initiative

Monday, August 26

By Lindley Lund, K-State News MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University and U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran announced on Monday a $7 million federal investment to support the university's Biomanufacturing Training and Education Initiative, a comprehensive program designed to position Kansas as a national leader... Read More.

Newton Fire and EMS Awarded $518K through FEMA Firefighter Grant

Monday, August 26

By Lucky Kidd NEWTON, Kan. — Newton Fire/EMS has been awarded a Federal Assistance for Firefighter's Grant (AFG) worth over $518,000 through FEMA to purchase a new fire engine and tender. This will replace a 41-year-old military style and employee-built water tender that holds insufficient amounts... Read More.

Pickup Linked to Missing City Clerk Found Sunday, Body Inside

Monday, August 26

By Lucky Kidd NEWTON, Kan. — A pickup truck linked to missing interim Peabody City Clerk Jonathan Clayton was found Sunday afternoon just outside Newton, with a body inside. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has joined the Harvey County Sheriff's Office in an investigation. In a... Read More.

Ribbon Cutting Held Friday Evening for New McPherson High School Field

Saturday, August 24

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The formal ribbon cutting for McPherson High School's new outdoor athletic facility took place Friday evening prior to a community pep rally to kick off the fall sports season. A number of the amenities for the project were funded through... Read More.

Marquette Woman Wins County Adult Spelling Bee

Saturday, August 24

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The 2024 McPherson County Adult Spelling Bee went 12 rounds Friday night before Gayle Nelson of Marquette came away as the county's top speller. Nelson correctly spelled finagle after correctly spelling sovereign, which was missed by runner-up Rose Klataske... Read More.

Inman Community Foundation Receives $70K Grant to Match for Upcoming Match Week Sept. 20 – 27

Friday, August 23

By the Inman Community Foundation INMAN, Kan. — The Inman Community Foundation is excited to announce that we have received a grant to increase the amount that we can match for our upcoming Match Week! This grant, gifted from the Patterson Family Foundation, will... Read More.

Construction Begins on Next Habitat for Humanity Home in Moundridge

Friday, August 23

Submitted by Fred Bohnenblust MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — Construction has begun in Moundridge on the next new Habitat for Humanity home in McPherson County. The framing building blitz is planned to begin September 5-7 at the new home site at 1309 Koehn Ave, Moundridge. If you... Read More.

Bucks Rewarded to Drivers Who Buckle Up

Friday, August 23

46 Cities Across Kansas to Hold "Bucks for Buckles" Campaign Aug. 24 - Sept. 8 By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Thousands of vehicles will travel the Kansas roadways during the Labor Day weekend. Many families will head out on one last trip or... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve No Parking Zone Along 100 Feet South of First Street on Hartup

Newton Photo Contest Accepting Entries

Evaline Hess Healthcare Career Education Fund Scholarship Board Awards 17 Local Students Scholarships

Hyatt Life Sciences Live Broadcast and Open House

A Safer Future for Kansas and Beyond: K-State Announces $7M in Federal Funding to Drive Biomanufacturing Training and Education Initiative

Newton Fire and EMS Awarded $518K through FEMA Firefighter Grant

Pickup Linked to Missing City Clerk Found Sunday, Body Inside

Ribbon Cutting Held Friday Evening for New McPherson High School Field

Marquette Woman Wins County Adult Spelling Bee

Inman Community Foundation Receives $70K Grant to Match for Upcoming Match Week Sept. 20 – 27

Construction Begins on Next Habitat for Humanity Home in Moundridge

Bucks Rewarded to Drivers Who Buckle Up

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