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McPherson Civic Awareness Committee to Host Candidate Forum July 24 at 6 PM

Monday, July 15

By McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Chamber of Commerce Civic Awareness Committee will host a candidate forum July 24th at 6 p.m. to hear from the three candidates for McPherson County Commission. The forum will take place at the American Legion,... Read More.

McPherson County Commission 2025 Proposed Budget to Exceed Revenue Neutral Rate

Monday, July 15

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners were told Monday their 2025 proposed budget will exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate. County Administrator Rick Witte said by using the same property tax levy as for 2024 the county would receive an additional $250,000... Read More.

Marion Activity Bus Catches Fire Near McPherson, No Injuries

Friday, July 12

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — A Marion High School Activity Bus caught fire north of McPherson on I-135 Friday, July 12, 2024. Marion High School football players and coaches were on their way home from a football camp at Kansas Wesleyan University. According to... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Meeting 7/9/24: McPherson County Crime Stoppers Seek to Re-Energize Board with Fundraising Members

Tuesday, July 9

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday agreed to provide $4,000 to McPherson County Crime Stoppers. Police Chief Mikel Golden told Commissioners at a study session last week that right now they have minimal funds available to pay rewards. Golden said McPherson... Read More.

One Person Injured in Weekend McPherson Fire

Monday, July 8

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — One person was hospitalized after an early Saturday morning house fire in the 200 block of Mockingbird Lane. McPherson Fire Chief Chad Mayberry said they were dispatched just after 12:30 a.m., with first arriving units reporting smoke and flames showing... Read More.

Senator Moran Inspects Construction of Landmark Structure at McPherson College

Monday, July 8

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — In less than a year, McPherson College will open the doors to its new 55,000-square-foot landmark structure at the entrance to campus. The Campus Commons, currently under construction, is the centerpiece of a significant campus update, including two... Read More.

Two McPherson Men’s Basketball Teams Honored at Bulldog Athletic Banquet

Wednesday, July 3

-- McPHERSON COLLEGE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- McPHERSON, Kan. (MacBulldogs.com) — Over the weekend, the McPherson College athletic department inducted the 2010-11 and 2011-12 men's basketball teams to the McPherson College Hall of Fame at the annual Bulldog Athletic Banquet. In 2010-11, the Bulldogs finished the KCAC... Read More.

McPherson Area 4th of July Events

Tuesday, July 2

McPHERSON, Kan. — At 7 p.m., in McPherson's Wall Park the Independence Day events kick off with free face painting, temporary tattoos, and glow bracelets for kids. Live music with King Midas and the Muflers begins at 7:30, and the fireworks go off at... Read More.

McPherson Commission Discusses Citizen Petition Addressing “Quality of Life Policing”

Tuesday, July 2

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — A citizen petition addressing “Quality of Life Policing” was discussed during Tuesday's McPherson City Commission meeting. Mayor Tom Brown said this is a national movement where law enforcement no longer make arrests for such things as vandalism, littering, loitering,... Read More.

Traffic Signal Issues Along East Kansas Addressed at McPherson City Commission Meeting July 2

Tuesday, July 2

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — A pair of traffic signal issues along East Kansas were addressed by McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday. Payment to L&S Electric of Salina was approved for rewiring of the signals at West Lakeside Drive, where there have been frequent malfunctions, and... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Approve Resolution for Special Use Permit Allowing Second Residential Unit in 1700 Block on Buckskin Road

Monday, July 1

McPherson County Commission Meeting 07/01/2024 Highlights By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — A resolution approving a special use permit to allow a second residential unit on a property in the 1700 block of Buckskin Road west of Moundridge was approved by McPherson County Commissioners Monday.... Read More.

Tanner Wealand Announced As McPherson Center For Health CEO

Monday, July 1

Story Submitted by Kayla Elizabeth Moritz McPHERSON, Kan. (July 1, 2024) — McPherson Hospital is pleased to announce the naming of Tanner Wealand as President and Chief Executive Officer. Wealand replaces Lewis Newberry in this role. Wealand joined the leadership team at the hospital in March... Read More.