McPherson News

McPherson County Commission Meeting May 20 Highlights

Tuesday, May 21

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday approved letters of support for two pending Rural Housing Incentive Districts. This involves the Deerfield South project in McPherson and the Ridges project in Moundridge. By state law the county and the respective school... Read More.

McPherson Board of Public Utilities Update on Sunday Night Severe Storms

Tuesday, May 21

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — 1,862 surveys have been received by the McPherson Board of Public Utilities as it continues a survey on the presence of lead and copper water lines in the city as mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency.Board of Public Utilities... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Hear BPU Update on Sunday Night’s Severe Storms | May 21 Meeting Highlights

Tuesday, May 21

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Board of Public Utilities General Manager Josh Bedel told City Commissioners Tuesday about 80 customers lost power during Sunday night's severe storms, all of whom had power restored that night, save some oil wells that had power restored... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $3.5M for Innovative Technology Projects

Tuesday, May 21

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $3.5 million will be awarded to 13 projects through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Innovative Technology Program. The program makes investments that improve safety, access, or mobility and implement... Read More.

Bomgaars in McPherson Celebrates Grand Re-Opening with Chamber Ribbon Cutting

Monday, May 20

Story by the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — May 17th was a beautiful spring day to celebrate Bomgaars' Grand Re-Opening with a Chamber Ribbon Cutting. It kicked off a weekend of celebratory sales and prizes.The ribbon cutting took place by Bomgaars' greenhouse, which... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol VIN Inspections Soon to Be by Appointment

Monday, May 20

By the Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — Customers in Kansas who need a VIN inspection will soon be able to schedule an appointment online through a program similar to what is used by the Kansas Department of Revenue and various County Treasurer offices in Kansas.Kansas... Read More.

Newton City Crews to Begin Limb Pickup

Monday, May 20

By the City of Newton NEWTON, Kan. — Public Works crews will begin collecting limbs downed in Sunday night's storm at 7 a.m. Wednesday, May 22.They will start in Street Maintenance Area 1, east of South Pine between Southeast 14th Street and East First Street.... Read More.

High Winds, Hail and Heavily Needed Precipitation Comes through Central Kansas Sunday, May 19

Monday, May 20

By Lucky Kidd High winds, some hail and for some badly needed precipitation came through central Kansas late Sunday afternoon into the evening hours, also causing damage and at one point a shelter in place alert for the Burrton area.Harvey County Emergency Management said there... Read More.

K-State Highlights Ongoing Engagement from Two Years of Presidential Community Visits

Monday, May 20

By Jennifer Tidball, K-State News and Communications MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University continues its commitment as the university for Kansans.K-State President Richard Linton and a team of K-State faculty, staff and students spent the past two years engaging with Kansans across the state... Read More.

Bluestem Communities Welcomes New Health Care Leaders

Friday, May 17

By Bluestem Communities NORTH NEWTON, Kan. — Bluestem Communities has welcomed new talent to its team of health care leaders. Jenna Synder, RN, BSN, has assumed the role of Director of Nursing at Schowalter Villa in Hesston, and Jaime Lamb, RN, has begun in the... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s May Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Recipient Aspen Rank

Thursday, May 16

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Aspen Rank, Preschool Teacher at Lincoln Elementary School as the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust.Each month, Ad Astra Radio randomly selects a different... Read More.

Keep Water Safety Top of Mind this Boating Season

Thursday, May 16

Safe Kids Kansas, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks provide tips for families during National Safe Boating Week By Safe Kids Kansas/KDHE/Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks TOPEKA, Kan. — With almost 100 different kinds of boats – from... Read More.