McPherson News

K-State Salina Offers Day of Youth Aviation Experiences at Annual Girls in Aviation Day Event

Friday, August 23

By K-State Salina Communications and Marketing SALINA, Kan. — K-12 students and their guardians are invited to Kansas State University Salina's eighth annual Girls in Aviation Day, a free event designed for girls to explore and experience the world of aviation on Saturday,... Read More.

McPherson First Responders Prepare for Annual Battle of the Badges

Friday, August 23

Annual Event Pits Police, Fire and EMS Against Each Other in Friendly Competition By American Red Cross McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Police, Fire and EMS departments are gearing up for the annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive at Trinity Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 119 N.... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation and Moundridge Foundation August 2024 Grant Recipients

Thursday, August 22

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation announced their grant recipients for August 2024. This cycle, the Foundation released over $41,000 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from three different community funds. McPherson County Grant Recipients: Veterans of... Read More.

Schweitzer and Friends Events in Moundridge Friday, Aug. 23-25

Thursday, August 22

By Lucky Kidd MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — The 150th anniversary of the arrival of Swiss Volhynian Mennonites in Kansas is being marked with a number of events this weekend in the Moundridge area. Most of the events will take place at Eden Mennonite Church, four miles... Read More.

McPherson College Welcomes Largest Freshman Class in History of School

Thursday, August 22

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College marked a significant milestone as it welcomed the largest incoming class in its history when fall semester classes began on August 21. The college enrolled 319 first-time freshmen, the largest freshman class on record. This year's freshman class... Read More.

Barton’s 16th Annual Wounded Warrior Golf Scramble to Benefit Fort Riley Soldiers

Thursday, August 22

JUNCTION CITY, Kan. — Barton Community College is hosting its 16th Annual Wounded Warrior Golf Scramble Sept. 14 at the Rolling Meadows Golf Course in Junction City. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit wounded soldiers from Fort Riley. The entry fee is $60 per... Read More.

Governor Kelly, Senator Moran Celebrate Progress on Resolving Water Needs in Rattlesnake Creek Basin

Thursday, August 22

Citing First Year Results, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Will Not Issue a Request to Immediately Secure its Senior Water Rights in 2025 By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Wednesday, Governor Laura Kelly and Senator Jerry Moran celebrated that the U.S.... Read More.

City of McPherson 2025 Budget to Generate Over $330K in Additional Property Tax Revenue and Exceed RNR

Wednesday, August 21

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission has approved a 2025 budget that will generate just over $330,000 in additional property tax revenue, exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate, with the estimated mill levy rate just over a half mill less than 2024,... Read More.

ReUse It Center August Donations

Wednesday, August 21

By the ReUse It Center McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center was able to donate $4,500 for the month of August thanks to shoppers and volunteers. The following organizations received donations this month: Oxford House STEPMC acquired the Mt Hope Sanctuary House and has turned it into... Read More.

Mastermind McPherson County Grant Applications Now Open

Tuesday, August 20

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) is now accepting applications for their Mastermind McPherson County grant process. Applications can be submitted now until September 15 by clicking here. The process will be open to... Read More.

McPherson Burger King Reopened Under New Ownership

Tuesday, August 20

McPHERSON, Kan. — Burger King, located at 2201 E. Kansas, McPherson, has reopened under new ownership with hours of 6 a.m. to 12 midnight daily. Genesh, Inc., founded in 1998, is a Kansas-based franchisee of Burger King Corporation (BKC). Currently, they operate 51 restaurants in... Read More.

New Kansas Standard License Plate Design and Replacement Information

Tuesday, August 20

The new Kansas License Plate design, chosen by Kansans, features the Kansas Statehouse dome in the bottom left corner, within a cutout of the state. The background has a yellow, white, and blue gradient and inscribed at the bottom of the design is, “Ad... Read More.

K-State Salina Offers Day of Youth Aviation Experiences at Annual Girls in Aviation Day Event

McPherson First Responders Prepare for Annual Battle of the Badges

McPherson County Community Foundation and Moundridge Foundation August 2024 Grant Recipients

Schweitzer and Friends Events in Moundridge Friday, Aug. 23-25

McPherson College Welcomes Largest Freshman Class in History of School

Barton’s 16th Annual Wounded Warrior Golf Scramble to Benefit Fort Riley Soldiers

Governor Kelly, Senator Moran Celebrate Progress on Resolving Water Needs in Rattlesnake Creek Basin

City of McPherson 2025 Budget to Generate Over $330K in Additional Property Tax Revenue and Exceed RNR

ReUse It Center August Donations

Mastermind McPherson County Grant Applications Now Open

McPherson Burger King Reopened Under New Ownership

New Kansas Standard License Plate Design and Replacement Information

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