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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.

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.

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.

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.

McPherson High School to Host Community Pep Rally

Tuesday, August 20

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson High School announced that they will host a Community Pep Rally Friday, Aug. 23 at 6:00 p.m. at the high school football stadium.Students, staff, friends, family, alumni, and fans are all invited to see Bullpup fall sports athletes and hear from... Read More.

McPherson County Considers Changing Official Newspaper Used for Legal Notices

Monday, August 19

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The possibility of changing the publication used for legal notices by McPherson County came up during Monday's McPherson County Commission meeting.This topic came up as Commissioners were going through approval of checks and claims, specifically related to a... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Hold Canvass for Aug. 6 Primary Election During Meeting Monday

Monday, August 19

McPherson County Commission Meeting 08/19/24 Highlights By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners held the canvass for the August 6th primary election during Monday's meeting. County Clerk Hollie Melroy said only 14 percent of McPherson County's registered voters cast ballots in the election,... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Stops Vehicle Going 101 MPH in Southern McPherson County

Friday, August 16

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Kansas Highway Patrol Troop C shared in a post on social media Thursday, Aug. 15 that a vehicle was stopped in a 60-mph construction zone in Southern McPherson County. The driver was going 101 mph.According to the Kansas... Read More.

Mastermind McPherson County Grant Spotlight: Marquette Beautification

Thursday, August 15

By Brenna Eller MARQUETTE, Kan. — Marquette Chamber of Commerce President Haley Samford spoke with the McPherson County Community Foundation recently about feedback from the county wide survey.“We learned that the community really wanted to see some beautification efforts from us, so that’s what... Read More.

High Winds Hit McPherson Area Wednesday Evening

Wednesday, August 14

By Lucky Kidd High winds blasted through the McPherson area Wednesday evening as a line of storms moved through. A 74 mph wind gust was closed at 7:42 p.m. at McPherson Airport, and winds were estimated up to 80 mph east of McPherson by a... Read More.