McPherson News

Ad Astra Radio’s January Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Recipient Chet Harlin

Wednesday, January 29

McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce McPherson High School SPS/Physical Education teacher, football and wrestling coach Chet Harlin as the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award, presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. Each month, Ad Astra Radio randomly selects... Read More.

Newton City Commission Gets First Look at Grain Elevator Mural Project

Wednesday, January 29

NEWTON, Kan. — The Rundown is prepared by the City of Newton Communications Office to summarize the City Commission action and does not represent official Commission minutes. 7 p.m. Jan. 28, 2025, Newton City Commission meeting At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission received a presentation on... Read More.

Lyons School Bus Involved in Injury Crash Near Salina

Tuesday, January 28

A bus carrying members of the Lyons High School girls basketball team was involved in a Tuesday afternoon crash near Salina as they were heading to Minneapolis for a basketball game. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports the crash involving the USD 405 bus and... Read More.

DCF Announces 2025 SUN Bucks Application Period Now Open

Tuesday, January 28

Program Helps Families with Eligible Children Offset the Cost of Food over Summer Break TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) announced Monday, Jan. 27 that the 2025 application period for SUN Bucks is now open. SUN Bucks, previously called Summer... Read More.

Single Vehicle Crash Southeast of McPherson Claims Life of Newton Man

Tuesday, January 28

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — A Newton man died late Monday night in a one vehicle crash southeast of McPherson that led to about a two-hour closure of K-61 just west of the I-135 interchange.According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a pickup driven by Sam... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Replacement of Shelter 4 at Lakeside Park

Tuesday, January 28

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners have approved the replacement of Shelter 4 at Lakeside Park. This is the one on West Lakeside Drive across from Washington Elementary School and will be of the same design as four other shelters replaced earlier.There are four... Read More.

McPherson Chamber to Host 2025 Legislative Update Feb. 8

Monday, January 27

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Chamber of Commerce’s Civic Awareness Committee invites you to the annual Legislative Update on February 8th at 9:00 a.m. at Kansas Municipal Utilities (KMU), 2090 E. Ave. A., McPherson. This event is a key part of our commitment to... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Goessel Due to Line Break

Monday, January 27

GOESSEL, Kan. — Goessel located in Marion County, has issued a Boil Water Advisory for its customers on South Church Street, South Buller Street, State Street, West Commercial, Euclid Ave. and Prospect. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:If your tap water... Read More.

Kicker Monster Truck Show Previously Postponed from Jan. 4 Now Canceled

Friday, January 24

SALINA, Kan. — Due to conflicting schedules, Tony's Pizza Event Center and Oak View Group announced the cancellation of the 7:30 p.m. Kicker Monster Truck Show previously postponed from Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. The event center shared its apologies with fans and ticket holders... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation to Offer Free Tax Return Assistance

Friday, January 24

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) is now accepting appointments for its newly launched Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Appointments will be available on select days from Feb. 10 through Mar. 31.The VITA program, operated by the IRS for over... Read More.

Martin, Bontrager, Huslig to Speak in Tabor College Spring Lecture Series on Entrepreneurship

Thursday, January 23

HILLSBORO, Kan. — Three speakers will be part of the spring series of the Dean A. and Carol Nachtigall Lecture Series on Entrepreneurship. Vincent Martin Pastor/Business Owner Wichita, Kan. January 27, 2025 Vincent (fs’07) and Tiesha Martin own Legacy Performance Club in Wichita, Kan. That facility also features... Read More.

Lindsborg Residents Applaud Effective Snow Removal Efforts Amidst City Initiatives

Thursday, January 23

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Unlike the intense criticism heaped upon McPherson city officials on social media regarding snow and ice removal from storms earlier this month, it was a generally different story in Lindsborg where residents were for the most part pleased with snow and... Read More.