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McPherson Hires New Fire Chief, Effective April 29

Tuesday, March 12

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The city of McPherson has a new Fire Chief. City Commissioners this morning approved the hiring of Chad Mayberry effective April 29th.New Chief Mayberry comes from the Winfield Fire Department, where he's been for the past 23 years, currently... Read More.

McPherson College Recognizes Employees for Years of Service

Monday, March 11

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson College community recently gathered to celebrate 20 employees and trustees for their years of service with a reception, dinner, and awards program at the McPherson Community Building on March 7. The annual recognition night celebrated the work... Read More.

McPherson College Adds New Residence Hall for Fall 2024

Monday, March 4

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College students will have a new housing option in the fall with the addition of Maxwell Hall. The college worked with The Cedars Retirement Community to provide the new student housing located at First and Maxwell Streets.The... Read More.

Mastermind McPherson County Survey Submissions Opening March 1

Thursday, February 29

By McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) Mastermind McPherson County is entering its second year of community benchmarking.Mastermind McPherson County is a three-year program set on creating a process to review and act on county needs. This... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Board Ratifies an Approximate 75K Emergency Replacement of a Boiler at MHS

Tuesday, February 27

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — At a work session meeting Monday, the McPherson USD 418 Board of Education ratified an approximate $75,000 emergency replacement of a boiler at McPherson High School.Three boiler units at MHS failed on Feb. 12, which resulted in a loss... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Discuss Security Issues at Feb. 26 Meeting

Tuesday, February 27

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Security issues at the McPherson County Courthouse were a major topic of discussion during Monday's County Commission meeting.Sheriff Jerry Montagne said this came up as a result of some recent incidents at the courthouse that raised some concerns.... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Ordinance to Adjust Transfer Funds from BPU for Traffic Signal and Streetlight Maintenance

Tuesday, February 27

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — An ordinance making adjustments to the transfer of funds from the Board of Public Utilities to the general fund of the City of McPherson was approved by City Commissioners Tuesday. Mayor Tom Brown said the transfer of just under... Read More.

STEPMC Bids Farewell to Austin Regier as he Takes McPherson City Administrator Position

Monday, February 26

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Steps to End Poverty in McPherson County (STEPMC) held a Farewell Reception for Austin Regier at the First United Methodist Church on Friday, Feb. 23.Regier has left his role with STEPMC to be McPherson’s City Administrator. In his five years... Read More.

State Farm Awards $20K to McPherson Area Habitat for Humanity

Thursday, February 22

By McPherson Area Habitat for Humanity MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — State Farm announced that it has awarded McPherson Area Habitat for Humanity a $20,000.00 grant for this year’s new Habitat home to be built in Moundridge. Galen Shields and Jim LaDuke (pictured) are local State Farm... Read More.

City of McPherson Commission Meeting Feb. 20

Wednesday, February 21

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission has approved an arbitration agreement with three property owners related to easements needed for Phase 2 of the Northview Road 10-foot sidewalk project. The Public Works Department has been unable to agree on a price... Read More.

Noffy’s Relocation Pending Fire Code Issue Report to McPherson Commissioners

Tuesday, February 20

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — After more than a half hour of discussion before a larger than usual audience, McPherson City Commissioners said this morning they were not ready to grant a certificate of occupancy to allow Noffy's Sandwich Shop & Pub to complete... Read More.

Highlights from Feb. 13 City of McPherson Commission Meeting

Friday, February 16

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission has approved allocation of $60,000 in special drug and alcohol tax funds to four organizations. An advisory board earlier this month reviewed requests from Central Kansas Foundation for outpatient services, Omega Project for drug and... Read More.