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McPherson City Commission Sets Annexation Hearing, Hears Public Works Updates

Tuesday, May 19

The McPherson City Commission Tuesday set July 21st for a public hearing on Jason Investment's request to annex into the city the land south of Love's to Avenue A between I-135 and 17th Avenue. It also approved rezoning of three properties in southeast McPherson... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Hears Agency Funding Requests, Deals with Bridge Project Matters

Tuesday, May 19

Several outside agency funding requests were presented to McPherson County Commissioners Monday. The largest of these requests came from the McPherson County Extension Council, which seeks $330,000, a $30,000 increase from 2026. Kansas State University provides just over $53,000 in funding for the... Read More.

Central Plains 2nd, Sterling 3rd at 3-2-1A Boys State Tennis

Saturday, May 16

PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kan. – The Wichita Collegiate Spartans dominated the 3-2-1A Boys State Tennis Tournament at Harmon Park Tennis Complex Friday and Saturday, finishing first and second place individually in both the singles and doubles brackets. Their performance gave them a maximum possible amount... Read More.

Hesston Takes 4A Boys State Tennis Title; McPherson 2nd

Saturday, May 16

TOPEKA, Kan. – For the first time since 2015 the Hesston Swather boys tennis team claimed a state championship. Janmejay Patwardhan took home second place in singles and the doubles team of Braiden Liechty and Tim van Bergeijk took second place as well. The Swathers'... Read More.

McPherson Center for Health Announces Transition from MyCareCorner Patient Portal

Friday, May 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Center for Health is preparing for an upcoming transition to a new electronic health record system and patient portal experience. As part of this change, MyCareCorner will no longer be used for ongoing patient access to health information beginning July... Read More.

Buhler Golfers 2nd, McPherson 3rd at AVCTL 3 Tournament; Buhler’s Zach Chance is Top Medalist

Friday, May 15

The Buhler High School boys golf team placed second and McPherson finished third at the Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League Division 3 Tournament at the par-72 Willowbend Golf Club in Wichita. Towanda-Circle won the AVCTL 3 tournament title with a 318 score, followed by Buhler... Read More.

McPherson Main Street Receives Designation as a 2026 Main Street America Accredited Program

Thursday, May 14

This highest national designation recognizes McPherson Main Street’s exceptional commitment to community-based revitalization and positive local impact McPHERSON, Kan. (May 7, 2026) — McPherson Main Street has been designated as a 2026 Accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main... Read More.

McPherson PD Honors Fallen Officers

Wednesday, May 13

Peace Officers Memorial Day was observed Wednesday by the McPherson Police Department with two ceremonies At a morning at McPherson Cemetery it honored the two McPherson officers who died in the line of duty – Night Chief Charles Bruce, who was shot and killed... Read More.

Leadership McPherson Class of 2026 Completes Program, Advances “Suds & Smiles” Community Initiative

Tuesday, May 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Chamber of Commerce announced today that the Leadership McPherson Class of 2026 has officially completed its nine-week leadership development program, celebrating the milestone with a luncheon at the McPherson Opera House. The longstanding program is built on the principle... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Authorizes Application to Extend Northview Sidewalk

Monday, May 11

At a special meeting Monday McPherson City Commissioners authorized submission of a Transportation Alternatives grant application for the 3rd phase of the Northview sidewalk extension that would also include a portion of North Maxwell. Public Works Director Eric Duerksen said this would extend... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Accepts TEAP Study, Hears Budget Requests

Monday, May 11

The McPherson County Commission Monday officially accepted the TEAP study conducted on two intersections along Old Highway 81 in the Moundridge area. This action allows the report prepared by Kirkham Michael to be submitted to KDOT. As we reported earlier, the study recommends converting... Read More.

McPherson Center for Health Celebrates Staff Graduates of Leadership McPherson

Monday, May 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Center for Health is proud to recognize two outstanding team members, Kelsi Hilger, Paramedic and Lieutenant with McPherson EMS, and Colton Arnold, Certified Surgical Technician (CST), on their recent graduation from Leadership McPherson. Leadership McPherson is a respected community program designed... Read More.