McPherson News
Mastermind McPherson County Summit: July 27
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...
McPherson Street Construction Projects Nearing Completion
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...
Kansas Nonprofits Receive More than $4M from Community Service Program Tax Credits
TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that $4.1 million in Community Service Program (CSP) Tax Credits has been awarded to 36 nonprofit organizations across the state to boost fundraising efforts focused on improving local access to quality child care, health care, education,...
Kansas Department of Education: Teacher Vacancies Remain High
TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - New numbers from the Kansas Department of Education show the teacher shortage continues across the state. Public schools reported more than 1,600 vacant jobs in April - about the same number as last fall. Most openings are in special education...
Newton City Manager Submits Resignation
NEWTON, Kan. – Newton City Manager Kelly McElroy has announced she will leave her position in October after seven years of service to the Newton community.McElroy has been city manager since January 2020. She joined the Newton staff in October 2016, first as community...
Old Mill Museum Collaborates with Indigo Moo’d Ice Cream to Offer Limited-Edition Flavor
LINDSBORG, Kan. – To celebrate the Lindsborg community’s “Christmas in July” celebration on July 15, Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum is partnering with local ice cream shop Indigo Moo’d to offer a new “Old Mill Mint” flavor for a limited time.Museum Executive...
McPherson USD 418 BOE Approves Meal, Material Fee Increases
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...
Kansas Wildlife Commissioners Consider Restricting Game Baiting
TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) – Kansas wildlife commissioners are exploring whether to restrict hunters from setting out bait to lure deer and other game. Most Midwestern states ban or limit baiting.Among 13 Midwestern states, only Kansas allows unregulated baiting of animals such as deer for...
Kansas Law Enforcement Cracking Down on Fentanyl Distribution
TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) – Last month the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Attorney General’s office announced a new task force aimed at cracking down on fentanyl distribution in the state. But drug policy experts say enforcement efforts don’t address the root issue of...
USD 418 Board of Education Seeking Applicants for Vacant Position
McPHERSON, Kan. –During the July 10, 2023 Board of Education Meeting, the Board approved receiving applications for the current board vacancies. Candidates interested in serving the remaining portion of either of the open positions may obtain a copy of the application...
Donors Needed in July to Prevent a Blood Shortage
KANSAS – The American Red Cross continues to see a concerning trend – blood donations are being sent to hospitals faster than they are coming in. The Red Cross has collected about 50,000 fewer blood donations than needed over the last two months. Donors...
