McPherson News

Burnin’ Down Main Cook-Off and Baking Competition Winners Announced

Monday, October 14

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Main Street announced both the Chili Cook-off and the dessert competition winners from Burnin' Down Main Saturday, Oct. 12. Chili Cook-Off Winners:1st place - Rhaemazwitos Chili-Rhaemy Rierson 2nd place - Flat Branch Home Loans-Renee...

Coolest Innovation Named In 2024 Coolest Thing Made In Kansas Contest

Sunday, October 13

By the Kansas Manufacturing Council

K-61 Bridge Repair to Begin Oct. 15 in McPherson County

Friday, October 11

By the Kansas Department of Transportation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 15, the Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin bridge repair on K-61 in McPherson County. The bridge is at the east junction of K-61/K 153...

McPherson County Employees Evacuated Thursday Afternoon for Bomb Threat

Thursday, October 10

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Courthouse was evacuated on Thursday, Oct. 10 for a bomb threat. The McPherson Police Department released a statement Thursday afternoon about the incident. According to the police department, a McPherson County District Court employee received...

State Experts Urge Motorists to Use Caution During Peak Deer Season

Thursday, October 10

By the Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — This time of year marks the period when vehicle-deer collisions increase, and Kansas roadways are no exception. That’s why the Kansas Highway Patrol, Kansas Department of Transportation, Kansas Department of Wildlife and...

Home Sales Up Slightly in September

Wednesday, October 9

By Lucky Kidd For the month of September, 129 homes were sold in the territory served by Prairie Land Realtors Mid-Kansas Multiple Listing Service, up two homes from a year ago, with the sales volume of $25.8 million up...

Bethany College 2024 Fall Music Events

Tuesday, October 8

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Bethany College Music Department has announced its Fall 2024 schedule of musical events, which are free and open to the public. Tuesday, October 8, at 7:30 p.m., a Bethany College Music Faculty Recital in the Pearson...

Countryside RV, Boat & Self Storage Chamber Ribbon Cutting

Monday, October 7

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The vision for Countryside RV, Boat and Self Storage began over a year ago when Tim and Jenny Cheatham purchased the property north of McPherson at 1638 16th Avenue,...

Rep. Mann Gathers Aviation Leaders, Stakeholders For 2024 Aviation Summit

Monday, October 7

By the Office of U.S. Representative Tracey Mann

Kansas-Owned Businesses Recognized at Commerce’s ‘To The Stars’ Ceremony

Monday, October 7

By the Kansas Department of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. (Oct. 3, 2024) — Kansas businesses and entrepreneurs were honored Thursday night during the Kansas Department of Commerce’s 2024 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards ceremony...

Moundridge Foundation to Host Annual Match Week

Friday, October 4

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Moundridge Community Foundation’s (MCF) annual match week will take place Nov. 4 through Nov. 8. A match of up to $70,000 is available for participating organizations thanks to...

Chick Nominated as New McPherson County Treasurer

Friday, October 4

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Cassie Chick was nominated as the new McPherson County Treasurer Thursday night by Republican Precinct Committee members at a party convention held at the McPherson Coop Credit Union. Chick, of Galva, is...