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McPherson High School Student Elected Governor of American Legion Boys State

Tuesday, June 2

McPherson High School senior-to-be Bo Barkley has been elected governor of the 2026 session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas. The announcement was made Tuesday evening during the Kansas Boys State evening retreat at Kansas State University in Manhattan. Barkley, the Kansas Boys... Read More.

Project Updates Given to McPherson City Commission

Tuesday, June 2

Public Works Director Eric Duerksen told McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday the Hickory Street reconstruction project has been sent out for bids, which are due back on June 18th. Duerksen said pending contractor schedules, construction could start later this summer or in early fall. ... Read More.

McPherson Girls Soccer Players Honored on AVCTL 3/4 Team

Tuesday, June 2

Members of the McPherson High School girls soccer team were named to the Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League Division 3/4 All-League Team. Midfielder Gracie Prescott was named to the First Team and was honored as the league Most Valuable Player. McPherson’s Chris Adrian was named AVCTL... Read More.

Zoning Matters Dominate McPherson County Commission Meeting Monday

Monday, June 1

The McPherson County Commission Tuesday approved in part a request to rezone a property along the Old 81 Bypass on the northwest outskirts of McPherson to accommodate an expansion project of Piping Technologies which would include a larger paint shop and a building for... Read More.

McPherson Area Friday State Track Recap

Friday, May 29

First day events of the Kansas State High School Track and Field Championships at Crossland Stadium in Wichita aren't quite done yet. Four field events were still taking place when action was suspended due to incoming lightning storms Friday evening. Events yet to be... Read More.

Sunflower Foundation Awards Trail Grants for Dickinson, McPherson County Projects

Thursday, May 28

Sunflower Foundation has awarded $355,000 in grant funds to 25 communities in support of efforts across Kansas to plan new public-access trails, optimize and enhance existing ones, and elevate established rail trails into lasting community assets. Through its Paving the Way – From Blazing... Read More.

UPDATE: Missing McPherson Man Found Safe

Wednesday, May 27

UPDATE: (May 28, 2026) — McPherson County Sheriff's Office located Dale Leach safe in McPherson County. (May 27, 2026) — The Anderson County Sheriff's Office requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a missing McPherson man. The whereabouts of... Read More.

McPherson County Building to Have Ribbon Cutting Friday, June 5

Tuesday, May 26

A project years in the making and under construction for nearly a year will have its formal ribbon cutting. The ceremony for the McPherson County Building takes place Friday, June 5th at 10 a.m., at 200 North Maple, with a community open house to... Read More.

McPherson Observes Memorial Day

Monday, May 25

While many people were enjoying the unofficial start of the summer season and others were attending baseball and softball games, there were others who took time out from their Memorial Day to remember those who made the supreme sacrifice. McPherson area veterans held services... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Launches CAPS Program

Saturday, May 23

The McPherson County Community Foundation announced the establishment of the Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) Program in McPherson County. The program, created through the CAPS Network’s Rural Initiative Cohort, is a partnership with all McPherson County public high schools, aiming to expand educational... Read More.

Police Seeking Person Who Abandoned Puppies Outside McPherson Walmart

Friday, May 22

McPherson Police are seeking information regarding the person or persons who abandoned six one-week-old puppies Thursday afternoon. Police and Animal Control Officers responded at 4:30 PM Thursday to Walmart, where the puppies were found in a pink bag behind the tire of a... Read More.

Andale, Buhler, McPherson Boys Golf Teams are Class 4A State Tournament Bound

Tuesday, May 19

The boys golf teams from Andale, Buhler and McPherson took first, second and third at the Kansas Class 4A sub-state tournament at the par-72 Cherry Oaks Golf Course in Cheney. The top three finishing teams at each regional/sub-state site automatically qualified for the state tournament... Read More.