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McPherson County Commission Approves Fiscal Year 2027 Core Grant Application for Health Department

Monday, March 9

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Commission Monday approved submission of the Fiscal Year 2027 Core Grant application for the Health Department to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. This grant provides the funding for many of the services provided by the... Read More.

Women’s Care and Birth Center at McPherson Center for Health Introduces Cuddle Cot to Support Families Experiencing Pregnancy and Infant Loss

Monday, March 9

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Center for Health is proud to announce the addition of a Cuddle Cot to our Women’s Care and Birth Center, offering compassionate support to families experiencing the heartbreaking loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal death. The Cuddle Cot... Read More.

McPherson Chamber of Commerce Civic Awareness Committee Hosts 2026 Legislative Forum

Saturday, March 7

McPHERSON, Kan. — Kansas legislators representing McPherson County covered topics ranging from property taxes to data centers Saturday at a legislative forum sponsored by the McPherson Chamber of Commerce Civic Awareness Committee. Senator Michael Fagg (R-El Dorado) and Representatives Rick Wilborn (R-McPherson), Michael King... Read More.

Tabor Baseball Drops Firts Midweek Game at McPherson

Thursday, March 5

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Bluejay Baseball returned to the road on Wednesday as they opened up their midweek series with Highway 56 rival McPherson. SCORE Tabor: 3 – McPherson: 4 GAME NOTES With the loss, Tabor falls to 12-10 on the season and 8-3 in conference play Wednesday's... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Bond Questions Pass in Special Election

Tuesday, March 3

McPHERSON, Kan. — The fourth time proved to be the charm for McPherson USD 418, as voters Tuesday approved both bond questions submitted to them in a special election. Unofficial results from the McPherson County Clerk's Office indicated Question 1, a $62.6 million project which... Read More.

Bluejay Baseball opens Highway 56 Midweek series at McPherson on Wednesday

Tuesday, March 3

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Tabor Baseball is back in action on Wednesday as the Bluejays open up their midweek series with Highway 56 rival McPherson. The Bluejays head into Tuesday's game after taking two games from Oklahoma Wesleyan in the weekend series between the two teams. LAST... Read More.

McPherson Chamber to Host Annual Legislative Update

Tuesday, March 3

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Chamber of Commerce Civic Awareness Committee invites the community to its annual Legislative Update on March 7 at 9:00 a.m. at Kansas Municipal Utilities (KMU), 2090 E. Ave. A. The gathering is designed to support civic engagement and help... Read More.

McPherson, Salina Residents Selected for 2026 Leadership Kansas Program

Tuesday, March 3

Kasi Morales of McPherson, Jacob Wood (Salina) and Renee Duxler (Salina), have been selected to be part of the 2026 Leadership Kansas program. They are among 40 people selected to be part of The Kansas Chamber program that is dedicated to developing and inspiring leaders... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Ladder Truck Purchase, Authorizes Financial Analyst Position, Approves Events

Tuesday, March 3

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved a resolution for a temporary note to purchase a new ladder truck for the Fire Department. This replaces a 2009 unit that is nearing the end of its life under NFPA standards. The 100-foot aerial platform... Read More.

One Killed in Wreck Near McPherson High School Monday

Monday, March 2

McPHERSON, Kan. — A McPherson man was killed in a one vehicle accident around noon today in the 800 block of East First. Police Chief Mikel Golden identified the victim as 62-year-old James Willis. A witness told officers a van was eastbound on First when... Read More.

McPherson BPU Receives Federal Funds in Support of South Well Field Project

Monday, March 2

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has received $2 million in Congressionally Directed Spending to help offset rising costs related to the South Well Field project. The funding, requested by Senator Jerry Moran, was included in HR 6938 which President Trump... Read More.

McPherson County Officials Voice Frustrations with KDOT on Proposed US 56 Improvement Project

Monday, March 2

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners, and County Administrator Rick Witte, voiced frustrations Monday with the Kansas Department of Transportation regarding a proposed improvement project on US 56 between McPherson and Marion. KDOT has been holding online meetings with a number of local groups... Read More.