McPherson News
10th Annual Midian Shrine Fez-tival of Trees
By the Midian Shrine WICHITA, Kan. — The 10th Annual Midian Shrine Fez-tival of Trees is a fantastic event to kick off the holiday season! Here's a quick rundown of what you can expect:Dates: November 22, 23, 24, 25,...
VA Delivers Record Care and Benefits to Kansas Veterans in Fiscal Year 2024
By the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced it delivered more care and more benefits to more Veterans than ever before in fiscal year 2024 — including to Veterans, their families, and...
Mill and Overlay Challenges and McPherson City Project Updates
By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — A problem that has cropped up over the years on some mill and overlay projects in McPherson has come up again, this time in the Sycamore area. While milling was being done the...
USD 418 Begins Discussion on New Vision Initiative
By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education has started the process of developing a new vision statement for the school district, as the lifespan of the Vision 2025 initiative is coming to a...
Kansas Commerce Announces Fifth Round of HEAL Grants
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland has announced the availability of $1.5 million for a fifth round of Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grants. These grants are aimed at revitalizing dilapidated and underutilized downtown buildings in small communities across the...
Pedal into Mobility Week with Free KANcycle Rides in Kansas
SALINA, Kan. — Kansas is gearing up to celebrate the 4th Annual Mobility Week from Nov. 3 to Nov. 9, 2024. During this week, KANcycle is offering free rides on its bicycles using the promo code "MobWeek24," which is valid...
McPherson County Approves Contract for Building Renovation and Trail Expansion Projects
By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners have approved a $6.676 million contract with Fuqua Construction for the renovation project at the County Building at 122 West Marlin. The project will allow for relocation of most...
Sen. Moran Urges FAA Administrator Whitaker to Modernize Space Launch & Reentry Framework
By US Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today called on Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker to update launch and reentry regulations which are impeding our nation’s commercial space industry, as...
Safety First in Vehicles: Buckle Up, Phone Down
By the Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — Put safety first when getting into a vehicle and participate in Buckle Up Phone Down (BUPD) Day, recognized across the country on Oct. 30. The Kansas Department of Transportation and the...
KDHE Announces Nineteen Additional Grantees for Drug Endangered Children Program
By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced the second round of funding for the Drug Endangered Children in Kansas (DECK) program. The
