McPherson News

McPherson City Council Approves Changes Order to Northview Road Sidewalk Project Phase 2

Tuesday, May 2

MCPHERSON, Kan. – A change order on the Northview Road sidewalk project phase 2 was approved Tuesday by McPherson City Commissioners. The change involves design work for the addition of a drainage pipe in...

McPherson College Hosts Most Unique Car Show In Midwest

Tuesday, May 2

MCPHERSON, Kan. - One-of-a-kind classic automobiles will be displayed during the 23rd Annual C.A.R.S. Club Motoring Festival at McPherson College on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A few of the cars expected on the field this year include the 1951...

Kansas April Tax Collections Fall Short of Estimates

Tuesday, May 2

TOPEKA, Kan. (KPR) - State tax collections for April fell short of estimates. The Kansas Department of Revenue reports that tax collections for April totaled $1.3 billion, about 2.3% or $30.1 million below the estimate. The number also marks a 14.7% fall from April...

Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force Announces 2022 Challenge Award Recipients

Monday, May 1

TOPEKA, Kan. - The Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force has named 91 schools as recipients of the 2022 Challenge Awards.The awards recognize Kansas schools that are making a notable difference in student achievement despite facing significant challenges in their school population. Since...

Here’s where gas Prices are Headed (For Now) and Why

Monday, May 1

By Casey Quinlan,

Kansas Legislature Approves K-12 Education Budget with Private School Benefits

Monday, May 1

By Rachel Mipro,

Grant will Allow for Major Restoration To 1904 Worlds Fair Swedish Pavilion in Lindsborg

Monday, May 1

LINDSBORG, Kan. - In the last six months, the Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum has been on an impressive run of securing grant funding for critical repairs and restoration to its 1898 Smoky Valley Roller Mills and 1904 Worlds Fair Swedish Pavilion...

La Fiera de Ojinaga Brings Norteño Sound to Kansas State Fair September 15

Monday, May 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Get ready for a night of electrifying music and unforgettable performances as La Fiera de Ojinaga takes the stage at the Kansas State Fair on Friday, September 15 at 7:30 p.m.! The renowned Mexican regional music group, known for their unique...

Sens. Moran, Marshall Introduce Bill to Provide Reliable & Affordable Energy to Kansans

Friday, April 28

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.) introduced legislation to help provide stable energy rates and a reliable energy grid to states in the Southwestern Power Administration (SWPA), including Kansas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas.The Southwestern Power Administration Fund Establishment...