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McPherson Commissioners Raise BPU Board Monthly Salary

Tuesday, August 29

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The members of the governing board of the McPherson Board of Public Utilities are in for a raise. McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday approved raising the monthly salary for the BPU Board including that of the City Commissioner who serves... Read More.

County Commission Extends Moratorium on Commercial Solar Energy Projects in McPherson County

Tuesday, August 29

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — During the County Commission Meeting on Monday, Aug. 28, the McPherson County Commission indefinitely extended a moratorium on commercial solar energy projects in McPherson County. The moratorium, which prohibits acceptance or processing of any solar permit applications, will... Read More.

Non-Injury Plane Crash in McPherson Saturday

Monday, August 28

McPHERSON, Kan. — The Kansas Highway Patrol reported that at 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, a 1941 Piper Fixed-Wing Single Engine Aircraft had crashed 500 yards East of 25th Ave and Arapaho Rd, Southeast of Moundridge, Kan. The aircraft pilot, Justin T. Coletti of Salina... Read More.

McPherson County Football Preview

Sunday, August 27

By Brad Hallier Ad Astra Radio will preview area high school football teams, based on county, before the season opener Sept. 1. Here is the preview for McPherson County. Previous previews: Stafford County Harvey County Canton-Galva Eagles Coach: Shelby Hoppes, sixth season (58-11) Classification: Eight-man Division 2 District: 2 2022: 11-1 Postseason:... Read More.

Preseason Volleyball Results: McPherson Goes 5-0 in AVCTL Tournament

Saturday, August 26

Date Location Opponent Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Win/Loss Record Sat 8/26/23 McPherson (AVCTL Tourn) Valley Center 28-26 25-23 —---- W 1-0 Sat 8/26/23 McPherson (AVCTL Tourn) Derby 25-16 25-23 —---- W 2-0 Sat 8/26/23 McPherson (AVCTL Tourn) Goddard 25-11 25-14 —---- W 3-0 Sat 8/26/23 McPherson (AVCTL Tourn) Andover 20-25 25-17 25-23 W 4-0 Sat 8/26/23 McPherson (AVCTL Tourn) Campus 25-22 25-17 —---- W 5-0 Kill Leaders Ava Romero (32) Brooke Doile (30) Haely Hagemann (27) Aces Haely Hagemann (12) Addison Chapman (8) Ava Romero and Alex Romero (5) Digs Ava Romero (58) Addison Chapman (37) Brooke... Read More.

MHC Previews September Ground Breaking Ceremony and Housing Conference

Friday, August 25

McPHERSON, Kan. — On Thursday, the McPherson Housing Coalition, Inc. (MHC) invited the McPherson community to the Oak Harbor Cottages for the McPherson Chamber Connection. MHC Executive Director Chris Goodson and Director of Support Services Karolyn Moore shared that they went to the Kansas Housing... Read More.

McPherson County Hit with Strong Thunderstorm Tuesday Afternoon

Tuesday, August 22

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — A compact but strong thunderstorm brought heavy rain and 70 mile an hour wind gusts along with some hail to parts of McPherson County late Tuesday afternoon. The slow moving storm developed in the Hesston/Moundridge area and moved slowly... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Approve Disaster Declaration Related to August 5 Windstorm

Tuesday, August 22

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners approved a disaster declaration Monday related to the windstorm on Aug. 5, that caused extensive damage in parts of McPherson County. Emergency Management Director Julie McClure said the Kansas Division of Emergency Management is gathering information on damage... Read More.

McPherson Leaders Under 30 to be Awarded in the Fall

Tuesday, August 22

McPHERSON, Kan. — At the City Commission Meeting Tuesday morning, McPherson Police Department Chief Mikel Golden and Detective Patrick Carr announced that three McPherson City Employees will be recognized and awarded later this fall for their efforts and contributions to the community. The three McPherson... Read More.

McPherson Commission Approves to Levy Property Tax Rate Exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate

Tuesday, August 22

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday approved a 2024 budget that sets a property tax levy of 53.267 mills, a one mill increase over 2023, which is the first significant increase in at least a decade. During a public hearing on the... Read More.

NO SCHOOL AT MCPHERSON HIGH SCHOOL TUESDAY

Monday, August 21

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — There will be no school at McPherson High School Tuesday due to an air conditioning equipment failure. USD 418 said in a note sent to parents late Monday afternoon the motor in the chiller fan failed early Monday morning leaving... Read More.

KDOT to Host Active Transportation Summit in McPherson Sept. 20 to 22

Monday, August 21

By Kansas Department of Transportation Transportation professionals, advocates and community members across Kansas are invited to attend the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Walk Bike Roll Kansas Active Transportation Summit taking place in McPherson from Sept. 20 to 22. The three-day, in-person event will feature the newest... Read More.