McPherson News

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.

City of Lindsborg Planning for Safety Center Renovation Project

Tuesday, June 20

LINDSBORG, Kan. – One of the primary objectives of the City of Lindsborg’s Strategic Plan is to provide a safe and healthy community with the goal of providing public safety services for all that maintain standards of excellence. Lindsborg’s Public Safety Center located on... Read More.

McPherson Board of Public Utilities Breaks Ground on Their New Water Treatment Plant

Tuesday, June 20

MCPHERSON, Kan. – On Thursday, June 15th, 2023, the McPherson Board of Public Utilities had a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off the beginning of McPherson’s new and sustainable water supply, collectively known as the South Well Field (SWF) Project, with the construction of... Read More.

Kansas Firefighters Receive $16.8 million from Kansas Insurance Department

Tuesday, June 20

TOPEKA, Kan. – Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt, today, announced, that the Kansas Insurance Department has made its annual distribution to local Firefighter Relief Associations (FRAs). Pursuant to the Kansas Firefighters Relief Act, $16,863,037.79 has been distributed among 554 local FRAs throughout the state.“Firefighters... Read More.

McPherson Rural Appreciation Picnic Thanks Agriculture Producers and Families

Monday, June 19

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Take a break, it’s Rural Appreciation Picnic time. The Rural Appreciation Picnic, organized by the McPherson Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee, is scheduled for Friday, July 21st, 2023. This annual tradition to celebrate the agriculture community has been a special event for... Read More.