McPherson News

August Proclaimed National Shooting Sports Month

Friday, August 4

By Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks SHAWNEE, Kan. – The National Shooting Sports Foundation has once again announced that August is National Shooting Sports Month, and celebrating the passion millions of Americans have for target shooting is Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department... Read More.

Jake Gill Performing at Back to School Bash

Thursday, August 3

Sponsored by Hopp's Sound and Sno Shack McPHERSON, Kan. — Throughout the last four and half years, Jake Gill has raised awareness for non-profit organizations around the US and around the world. Gill is excited to be bringing his performance to the community and families... Read More.

Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska Awarded Nearly $500K to Boost Internet Connectivity

Thursday, August 3

By Kansas Commerce TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that a $498,000 broadband grant has been awarded to the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska to enhance public Wi-Fi services at community hubs and replace outdated equipment. It will also establish a technology learning center for... Read More.

Scooter’s Coffee Unites with Wounded Warriors Family Support for Purple Heart Day

Thursday, August 3

By Scooter's Coffee OMAHA, Neb. — With Purple Heart Day approaching on Aug. 7, Scooter’s Coffee will give customers the opportunity to support Wounded Warriors Family Support (WWFS), an organization that helps wounded veterans and their families heal, recover and connect with needed services and... Read More.

Governor Kelly Invites Public Input on Broadband Infrastructure Plan

Thursday, August 3

By Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced on Aug. 2 that the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Initial Proposal Volume 1 is available for public viewing and comment. The BEAD 5-Year Action Plan, along with Volume 1 and... Read More.

Nominations Open for 2023 Coolest Thing Made In Kansas Contest

Wednesday, August 2

By the Kansas Manufacturing Council Topeka, KAN. - The Kansas Manufacturing Council (KMC), an affiliated program of the Kansas Chamber, is looking for the 2023 Coolest Thing Made In Kansas. Presented by FORVIS, KMC launched this competition in 2020 to promote and elevate Kansas... Read More.

Kansas EMS Association Announces 2023 KEMSA Award Winners

Wednesday, August 2

KANSAS — The Kansas EMS Association just announced the 2023 KEMSA Award Winners who will be attending the award banquet on Aug. 12., along with the Educator of the Year Zach Bieghler from Kingman EMS, who was previously shared about on July 28. 2023 KEMSA... Read More.

Kansas Population Predicted to Grow but Slowly

Wednesday, August 2

WICHITA, Kan. (KNS/KSNT) — The population of Kansas is forecast to grow more slowly in the next 50 years than previously predicted, according to a new report. A Wichita State economic research center predicted the population of Kansas will grow on average about 0.3%... Read More.

Critics Attack Evergy’s Plan to Raise Electric Rates

Wednesday, August 2

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS/KSNT) — Critics of Evergy’s plan to hike electricity rates in Kansas warn that higher prices would put the health of elderly people in danger. Evergy says its first increase to base rates in five years is less than the inflation over... Read More.

Barton Community College Foundation Presents 44th Annual Big Benefit Auction

Wednesday, August 2

By the Barton Community College Foundation GREAT BEND, Kan. — Grab your lucky dice and your best James Bond movie lines and join Barton Community College Foundation at the Great Bend Events Center to celebrate the Foundation’s 44th Annual Big Benefit Auction!Come celebrate the evening... Read More.

KDOT Secretary Looking for Path Out of Kansas’ Transportation Industry Labor Shortage

Tuesday, August 1

Secretary Reed illustrates workforce gap by pointing to lack of land surveyors By Tim Carpenter, Kansas ReflectorTOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Department of Transportation secretary Calvin Reed pointed to workforce shortages as a significant challenge to the state’s multibillion-dollar, 10-year Eisenhower transportation program.Reed, nominated by... Read More.

Harvey County Commissioners Extend Moratorium on Commercial Renewable Energy Construction to Dec. 5

Tuesday, August 1

HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. — Harvey County Commissioners have extended their moratorium on commercial renewable energy construction to December 5th. A six month moratorium was put in place by the Commission February 21st.During Tuesday's meeting they agreed to extend it at the request of the... Read More.