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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.

McPherson USD 418 Approves on One-Time Basis to Waive Student Enrollment and Class Fees for 2024-25 School Year

Tuesday, August 13

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education Monday night gave parents in the district some financial breathing room. The Board approved a recommendation from Superintendent Shiloh Vincent to waive on a one-time basis student enrollment and class fees for... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Police Department Purchase of Handheld Narcotics Analyzer, Agree to $19K Toward Local Match on McPherson Airport Projects

Tuesday, August 13

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Bids from three companies for rehabilitation of houses at 1115 South Chestnut and 1208 South Walnut were opened during Tuesday's McPherson City Commission meeting. These projects are funded through a Community Development Block Grant. S&A Construction of Topeka had the... Read More.

Vote Canvass to Take Place for McPherson County Monday, Aug. 19

Tuesday, August 13

McPherson County Commission Meeting 8/12/24 Highlights By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Clerk Hollie Melroy brought recommendations on the 30 provisional ballots cast in last week's election to the County Commission Monday, recommending 21 of those ballots be counted in full, and three... Read More.

Farmers Alliances Named United Way of McPherson County 2023 Workplace Campaign Award Winners

Friday, August 9

McPHERSON, Kan. — On Wednesday, Aug. 7, United Way of McPherson County awarded Farmers Alliance for being the workplace to raise the largest total amount for the United Way Campaign, which includes employee and employer contributions/pledges/matches.

City of McPherson to Host Meet and Greet Aug. 19

Friday, August 9

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson is hosting a meet and greet session on Monday, Aug. 19 in Citizens Hall at the McPherson Community Building, 122 E. Marlin, McPherson. McPherson Mayor Tom Brown and Commissioners Gary Mehl and Larry Wiens, City Administrator... Read More.

2024 Primary Election: McPherson County Area Results

Wednesday, August 7

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON/SALINE/HARVEY/MARION COUNTY, Kan. — In McPherson County's only contested local race for Tuesday's primary election, incumbent County Commissioner David O'Dell easily won the Republican primary, 493 votes to 339 for Nick Reinecker. At least three incumbent office holders lost re-election bids Tuesday, Harvey... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Set Hearing for Proposed 2025 Budget and Exceeding Revenue Neutral Rate for Aug. 20

Tuesday, August 6

McPherson City Commission Meeting 8/6/24 Highlights By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved publication of a proposed 2025 budget, setting a hearing on it and exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate for August 20th at 9 AM. The city's proposed property tax... Read More.

McPherson Fire Department Promotes Seth Graham to Deputy Chief

Monday, August 5

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Fire Department announced this morning the promotion of Seth Graham to the rank of Deputy Chief. Graham has been with the McPherson Fire Department since 2019, and prior to that was a full-time firefighter for the Salina... Read More.

Fatality Accident of McPherson Man Southeast of Marquette

Monday, August 5

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Dalton Deist, 19-year-old of McPherson was in a single vehicle accident southeast of Marquette early Sunday morning. Deist did not survive the crash. According to a release Aug. 5, from the McPherson County Sheriff's Office, the crash occurred Southbound on 6th... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Approve 2025 Budgets for Nine of Ten Fire Districts, Fire District 2 to have Budget and RNR Hearing

Monday, August 5

Highlights from McPherson County Commission Meeting 8/5/24 By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Following a public hearing Monday, McPherson County Commissioners approved the 2025 budgets for nine of the ten fire districts, the ones who did not exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for their proposed... Read More.