McPherson News

Dolly Parton Celebrates Statewide Imagination Library Program Expansion in Kansas

Wednesday, August 16

~Governor Kelly Proclaims August 14 ‘Imagination Library of Kansas Day’ in the State~~ By the Kansas Office of the Governor OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly welcomed iconic singer-songwriter and early childhood literacy advocate Dolly Parton to Kansas on Monday to celebrate the statewide expansion of her Imagination Library... Read More.

Clue Auditions

Tuesday, August 15

By the McPherson Community Theatre McPHERSON, Kan. — Auditions for Clue are coming up on August 20th and 21st! Show dates for the Fall play will be October 19th-22nd. Sign up for auditions and find more information here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094DA9A62CA7FB6-clueEveryone ages 18 and up are... Read More.

NXTSTAGE Enterprise Engagement Series Applications Close August 18

Tuesday, August 15

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce NXTSTAGE Enterprise Engagement Series is a targeted program to activate a rich knowledge network and forge relationships between Kansas companies and established enterprises. This program aims to demystify the partnering process, to build customer pathways and accelerate innovation and... Read More.

Complete the Chamber Blue Interest Survey BEFORE the 18th

Tuesday, August 15

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce Did your company complete an Interest Survey last year and opt not to enroll in coverage? The McPherson Chamber of Commerce encourages you to take the survey again if you have less than 50 employees. One difference in this... Read More.

McPherson Fire Department Gets News Slide-In Wildland Fire Unit: City of McPherson Commission Meeting Aug. 15

Tuesday, August 15

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Fire department is getting a new slide-in wildland fire unit. The unit, which can be placed on a utility vehicle when the National Weather Service issues a fire weather alert, will replace a 30 year old unit... Read More.

McPherson Awarded Grant for 40 New Homes

Tuesday, August 15

By the City of McPherson McPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson is excited to announce its successful application for an MIH-ARPA (Moderate Income Housing-American Rescue Plan Act) grant through the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation. McPherson’s successful proposal — submitted by Twinland II, LLC —... Read More.

USD 418 Proposed Budget for 2023-24

Tuesday, August 15

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The proposed 2023-24 budget for McPherson USD 418 calls for a just over eight tenths of a mill increase in the property tax levy compared for 2022-23 and exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate.The USD 418 Board of Education Monday... Read More.

Voters Asked to Consider USD 418 Bond Issue in November

Tuesday, August 15

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — For the second time this year, McPherson USD 418 voters will be asked to consider a bond issue in November. The USD 418 Board of Education Monday approved submission to voters in November of an $88.5 million, 30 year... Read More.

PACT Act Application Deadline Extended for Veterans with Disabilities

Monday, August 14

By the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs WICHITA, Kan. — Those who haven't and need to have and extension until 11:59 p.m. ET today, Aug. 14, 2023, to file the PACT Act claim—or submit the intent to file—and be eligible for benefits backdated to August 10,... Read More.

Leake Sisters of Sterling to be Featured in Times Square

Sunday, August 13

Tatum Faith Leake and Elliot Noelle Leake to Represent the Down Syndrome Community In Unique Annual National Down Syndrome Society Video Presentation By the National Down Syndrome Society NEW YORK —Tatum Faith Leake and Elliot Noelle Leake of Sterling, Kansas, will appear in the bright lights of... Read More.

KGBK Relocates to Upgrade and Increase Coverage

Sunday, August 13

By Ad Astra News The Golden Belt's Real Country KGBK is now covering more.Ad Astra Radio has relocated KGBK from 96.7 to 98.9 FM, implementing an upgrade project that has been more than two decades in the making. Along with the new frequency, KGBK has... Read More.

Police Defend Actions in Marion Record Raid

Sunday, August 13

By Ad Astra News MARION, Kan. — The Marion Police Department is defending their actions in Friday's raid of the Marion County Record and the home of publisher Eric Meyer during which computer equipment, reporter notes, cell phones and other items were seized along with... Read More.