McPherson News

Moore Named Director of Emergency Medical Services for McPherson

Friday, February 17

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson Center for Health announces the hiring of Will Moore, Paramedic, as Director of Emergency Medical Services for McPherson. Moore replaces John Helmer who recently retired from Emergency Medical Services after serving for over 28 years. Moore is...

Kansas Wheat Offers Two Scholarships Honoring Industry Leaders

Thursday, February 16

By Julia Debes, Kansas Wheat (KSWheat.com) - High school seniors and current Kansas college students have until March 17, 2023, to apply for one of two $1,000 scholarships from Kansas Wheat honoring industry leaders Herb Clutter and David Radenberg. The scholarships — each worth $1,000...

Winter Storm Moving Across Kansas, Here’s What We Know

Wednesday, February 15

(NWS) - A storm system will bring accumulating snow to the region Tuesday afternoon through early Thursday morning. Gusty north winds will cause blowing and drifting of snow along with reduced visibilities mainly over central Kansas. Impacts to travel are expected across north central...

Spirit AeroSystems Backs KCC Reform Bill in Quest to Bring Competitive Electric Rates to Kansas

Tuesday, February 14

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Severe Weather Preparedness Week is March 6-10

Monday, February 13

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension News Service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Live in Kansas and the Midwest for very long, and it becomes commonplace to expect a wide variety of spring and summer weather. Tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail, flash flooding and...

A Look at Boys Substate Possibilities

Saturday, February 11

By Brad Hallier Just two weeks remain in the regular season for basketball teams across the state, which means it's almost time for substate play. Here's a look at area boys teams and what their potential fates are.Class 5A - Hutchinson is still sitting alone...

MKC to Use KFB’s RKAP to Bring Kansans Career Opportunity through Apprenticeships in Agriculture

Friday, February 10

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Mid-Kansas Cooperative (MKC) announces the launch of an apprenticeship program to hire agricultural equipment operators, CDL drivers and operations specialists through Kansas Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Rural Kansas Apprenticeship Program (RKAP).“This apprenticeship program formalizes the training and opportunities for career growth that...

Lindsborg Museum Named Recipient of 2 Grants Totaling $107K

Thursday, February 9

Lindsborg Museum Named Recipient of Competitive $87K Grant from Heritage Trust FundLINDSBORG, Kan. – The Heritage Trust Fund (HTF) announced on Saturday, February 4 that Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum is receiving a grant of $87,350 to fund critical restoration to the...

KDOT Announces Campaign to Prevent Drunk Driving for Super Bowl

Thursday, February 9

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Transportation urges everyone to observe the Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk safety campaign for this year’s Super Bowl, which is Sunday, Feb. 12. Make sure anyone planning to...

$69M Boost: Program Aims to Support Kansas Entrepreneurs

Thursday, February 9

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension News Service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Officials with NetWork Kansas and the Kansas Department of Commerce said that a program funded for $69 million over the next nine years will help to strengthen the economic landscape for...