McPherson News

European Space Agency, NASA, and Cosmosphere Collaborate on New Activity for Grades 3+

Tuesday, February 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - On February 17 at 10:00 a.m. CST, Cosmosphere hosts Volta Day at the Cosmosphere, a new collaboration with the European Space Agency, NASA, and the Tempio Voltiano museum in Italy. The event celebrates the birthday of Alessandro Volta (b. February 18,... Read More.

Prevent a blood shortage – donate in February

Monday, February 6

KANSAS — Spring is close, but February often brings unpredictable winter weather that can cause blood drive cancellations and make it difficult for donors to make it to their appointments safely. As the American Red Cross continues to monitor seasonal challenges that could impact the... Read More.

Career and Technical Education Month Celebrates Value of CTE Programs

Monday, February 6

TOPEKA, Kan. — February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month®, which celebrates the value of CTE and the achievements and accomplishments of CTE programs across Kansas and the nation.Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly last week signed a proclamation designating February as Career and Technical Education... Read More.

Kansas Wheat Battling through Tough Conditions

Monday, February 6

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension News Service MANHATTAN, Kan. – No need to tell Kansas wheat producers, but drought has really been a bummer for the hard red winter wheat crop.On Jan. 17, the USDA’s Economic Research Service reported that 59% of the winter... Read More.

Report: 11 Kansas Children Died from Fentanyl Overdoses in 2020

Friday, February 3

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Eleven Kansas kids died from fentanyl overdoses in 2020, the first time the state has tracked the deaths of children from the drug. The state’s child death review board examines the deaths of all children under age 17 in the... Read More.

Integra Technologies to Invest $1.8B, Create Nearly 2,000 Jobs with Wichita Semiconductor Plant

Friday, February 3

TOPEKA, Kan. – Thursday, Governor Laura Kelly announced Kansas-based Integra Technologies plans to invest $1.8 billion in a large-scale semiconductor facility in Wichita. This is the second-largest private investment in Kansas history. The facility will establish Wichita as integral to... Read More.

Cherry Road Media Acquires McPherson News Ledger, Combining with Sentinel

Wednesday, February 1

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Starting next week, McPherson's two newspapers will become one. Cherry Road Media, the owner of the McPherson Sentinel, is acquiring the McPherson News Ledger from Kansas Publishing Ventures and will combine the two publications under its Sentinel banner. The reporting staff of both... Read More.

Early Wednesday Fire Forces Evacuation of Residents at Marquette’s Riverview Estates

Wednesday, February 1

MARQUETTE, Kan. – Marquette Fire responded early Wednesday morning to a report of the smell of smoke at Riverview Estates, 202 S. Washington St. EMS arrived on the scene to confirm the smell of smoke and a light haze in the hallway.Lindsborg Fire also... Read More.

Gov. Kelly Program to Provide One-time $1,000 per Student to Qualifying Families

Wednesday, February 1

TOPEKA, Kan. – As Kansas students continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Laura Kelly announced today the creation of the Kansas Education Enrichment Program (KEEP), which will provide qualifying parents and guardians with a one-time $1,000 award per child to pay for... Read More.

Gov. Kelly Condemns Flat Tax Proposal, Touts Plan to Cut Taxes on Groceries and Other Supplies

Wednesday, February 1

Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Following the unveiling of a flat tax proposal that would cost the state $1.5 billion, Gov. Laura Kelly once again rallied Kansans to her tax cut plan, saying any bill passed this legislative session needs to be fiscally... Read More.

USD 418 School Board Finalizes Scope of Bond After Months of Community Input

Wednesday, February 1

MCPHERSON, Kan. – The USD 418 Board of Education is finalizing a facility proposal this week, after over a year and a half of work on the project.The $88 million proposal focuses on upgrading aging high school facilities with a new academic building for... Read More.

McPherson Chamber’s Civic Awareness Committee to Present Legislative Update

Tuesday, January 31

MCPHERSON, Kan. - The Civic Awareness Committee of the McPherson Chamber of Commerce invites you to the 2023 Legislative Update on Saturday, February 18th at 9:00 am. Join others in attendance at KMU, 2090 E Ave. A. for the opportunity to hear from our... Read More.