McPherson News

Kansas Medical Workforce in Crisis as Worker Shortage Persists

Friday, June 23

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) – Kansas hospitals are experiencing the highest turnover and job vacancy rates in a decade. The Kansas Hospital Association compiled its annual report with data from 109 hospitals across the state. Some of the highest vacancy rates reported were for nurses,... Read More.

Spirit AeroSystems Workers in Wichita Vote to Strike

Friday, June 23

WICHITA, Kan. (KNS) – Workers at Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita voted Wednesday to reject the company’s contract offer and go on strike. The four-year contract proposal included an average wage increase of 4% per year, along with annual bonuses and cost-of-living adjustments.The proposed contract... Read More.

Teen found Dead after Authorities Responded to a Residence in McPherson

Friday, June 23

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Authorities are investigating the death of a teen in McPherson. According to the McPherson Police Department, Officers and Emergency Medical Services were dispatched early Thursday morning to a residence in the 1400 block of N Dover St. in McPherson to the... Read More.

U.S 50 Passing Lane Extension Work Starting Soon at Harvey/Marion Line

Thursday, June 22

MARION COUNTY, Kan. - A nearly $7.5 million project to extend passing lanes on U.S. 50 at the Harvey/Marion county line is expected to begin Monday, June 26.The Kansas Department of Transportation project is expected to be completed in June of 2024.The project will... Read More.

Governor Kelly Appoints Calvin Reed as Secretary of Transportation

Thursday, June 22

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly Wednesday announced that she has appointed Calvin Reed as Secretary of the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT). Reed has served as acting secretary since the departure of former Secretary of Transportation Julie Lorenz in December 2022.“Calvin Reed has... Read More.

New Report Estimates $1.3 Million Overpaid by Kansas Medicaid

Thursday, June 22

By Sam Bailey, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — A new Medicaid report finds more than $1.3 million may have been overpaid to managed care organizations due to slow information provision, causing Kansas Medicaid programs to pay members after they left the state.The attorney general’s office... Read More.

KDOT Launches Drive To Zero Crash Data Dashboard

Thursday, June 22

TOPEKA, Kan. – On behalf of the Drive To Zero Coalition, the Kansas Department of Transportation introduces the newest tool to empower transportation safety professionals, local agencies, and the public in making data-informed and safety-conscious decisions. The Drive To Zero Dashboard is an interactive... Read More.

K-State Selects Locations for 2023-2024 Community Visits, Celebrates First Year of Success Across the State

Thursday, June 22

MANHATTAN, Kan. — K-State continues traveling the state. Kansas State University is gearing up for the second year of presidential community visits across Kansas. The regional community visit initiative focuses on the people of Kansas and their communities. K-State is visiting multiple communities... Read More.

McPherson Police Chief Completes Mini-MPA Program

Wednesday, June 21

MCPHERSON, Kan. – McPherson Police Chief Mikel Golden was honored during Tuesday's McPherson City Commission meeting for completion of the Mini-MPA program offered by Wichita State University's Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs. The Mini-MPA program is a 16-week intensive professional development series for people... Read More.

McPherson’s LaFrance Fire Truck to be Reunited with Twin, Traveling to Independence, Mo. for Saturday Fire Fest

Wednesday, June 21

MCPHERSON, Kan. – The City of McPherson's 1928 American LaFrance fire truck is being reunited this weekend with a twin. The truck, which was restored through private donations, will travel to Independence, Missouri on Saturday for Fire Fest being put on by the Independence... Read More.

UPDATE: Investigation of Letters with Suspicious White Powder

Wednesday, June 21

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) announced that the investigation into around 100 suspicious letters sent to legislators and public officials has now expanded beyond Kansas, so the FBI will now be the agency leading the investigation.The KBI will continue to... Read More.

Bikeshare Coming to Lindsborg

Tuesday, June 20

LINDSBORG, Kan. - The city recently announced a partnership with the Occupational Center of Central Kansas (OCCK) to bring Lindsborg Bikeshare to the community this June. The program will promote community health and well-being, active transportation, bike tourism, and Swedish heritage–all goals within the City’s... Read More.