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McPherson to Hold Community Fentanyl Awareness Presentation

Friday, July 21

McPHERSON, Kan. — Members of the community are invited to a free fentanyl awareness presentation on August 24 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the McPherson Community Building located at 122 E. Marlin Street. The event will be hosted by the City of... Read More.

McPherson College Exceeds Double Match Challenge, Establishing Largest Future Endowment in U.S. for a Small Liberal Arts College

Friday, July 21

By McPherson College MCPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College in Kansas announced today that it has met the match on its historic $500 million endowment double match challenge. Additionally, the anonymous donor surprised the college community by committing an additional $500 million estate gift for a... Read More.

McPherson Commissioners Approve Moratorium on Health Insurance

Wednesday, July 19

MCPHERSON, Kan. - On July 18, The McPherson City Commission approved a moratorium on health insurance premium payments for the month of September. Under City policy when the amount in the city's health insurance reserve exceeds a certain level health insurance premium charges can be... Read More.

McPherson Public Schools Offering New Virtual Program

Wednesday, July 19

By McPherson Public Schools McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Public Schools has announced a new endeavor to better serve local students. Beginning in the 2023-24 school year, McPherson Public Schools is offering a virtual program for select 9th-12th grade students.This program will provide a unique, local... Read More.

IdeaTek Expands Fiber Internet to McPherson

Wednesday, July 19

By IdeaTek MCPHERSON, Kan. - Thanks to an overwhelming response from residents, IdeaTek is expanding its popular ultra-fast fiber internet to McPherson residents and businesses. This expansion will give thousands of additional households access to gigabit speeds at affordable prices.The first zone was connected earlier... Read More.

Buhler vs McPherson Among Games to be Featured in Inaugural Air Capital Football Series at Riverfront Stadium

Tuesday, July 18

Tim Grubbs, Wichita Wind Surge Director of Public Relations WICHITA, Kan. – The Wichita Wind Surge serves as host for the inaugural Air Capital High School Football Series presented by Mel Hambelton Ford at Riverfront Stadium in fall 2023. Thirteen teams will have an... Read More.

City of McPherson Seeking Businesses Interested in Grant

Tuesday, July 18

MCPHERSON, Kan. (McPherson Chamber of Commerce) – If enough qualified businesses are interested, the City of McPherson plans to apply for a Community Development Block Grant COVID Resiliency Category (CVR).In order to fulfill the application requirements, the City is actively seeking qualifying businesses that have an... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s Casey Justus is Newest McPherson Chamber Ambassador

Tuesday, July 18

MCPHERSON, Kan. (McPherson Chamber of Commerce) – Join the McPherson Chamber of Commerce in welcoming Casey Justus as one of the Chamber's newest Ambassadors. Casey has been part of the local radio station since 2015, beginning as an office assistant. She has continued learning and... Read More.

Mastermind McPherson County Summit: July 27

Friday, July 14

MCPHERSON, Kan. – McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) has been out in the community, working to collect ideas, priorities and information about our communities. Starting in March they began a campaign to solicit opinions and priorities from McPherson County residents.Earlier this year many of... Read More.

McPherson Street Construction Projects Nearing Completion

Thursday, July 13

MCPHERSON, Kan. – One of the two streets in McPherson currently closed for construction work should be re-opening by the end of this week. Public Works Director Jeff Woodard said Tuesday that upon completion of the edge wedge, Maxwell Street South of Avenue A... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 BOE Approves Meal, Material Fee Increases

Wednesday, July 12

MCPHERSON, Kan. – The cost of school breakfast and lunch in McPherson USD 418 will be going up 20 cents across the board in the fall. The Board of Education Monday approved a recommendation from Director of Operations Bill Froese to increase charges, which... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Approve Grant Support

Wednesday, June 28

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Monday, McPherson County Commissioners approved a letter of support for a Planning and Demonstration Grant through the US Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program. The application is a joint project between the county and several cities... Read More.