McPherson News

McPherson City Commissioners and City Staff to Tour Fire Station No. 2 and Hear Progress Updates Tuesday, Dec. 31

Monday, December 30

By the City of McPherson MCPHERSON, Kan. — On Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, McPherson City Commissioners and City staff will tour Fire Station No. 2 and hear progress updates at 1705 N. Main Street.Because more than one commissioner is expected to attend, the tour will... Read More.

Tragic Weekend on Kansas Roads Claims Two Lives

Monday, December 30

By Lucky Kidd At least two people died in Kansas traffic accidents over the weekend.Early Sunday morning a man died after the car he was a passenger in crashed into a tree and fence in West Wichita. The driver was taken to a local hospital... Read More.

KHP 2024-25 Patrol Reports Christmas Holiday Activity

Friday, December 27

By the Kansas Highway Patrol The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Christmas Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.The Kansas Highway Patrol worked one fatal... Read More.

Nominating Convention to Fill McPherson County Commission Seat Jan. 6

Friday, December 27

By Lucky KiddMcPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Republican Committee will hold a nominating convention Monday, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. at the McPherson County Building at 122 West Marlin.This convention is to fill the Second District County Commission seat Dave Bohnenblust... Read More.

Fatal House Fire Sunday Evening in Rural McPherson, Preliminary Investigation Indicates Faulty Electrical Equipment to Possibly be Cause

Monday, December 23

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — One person lost their life in a Sunday evening fire northwest of Groveland.The McPherson County Sheriff's Office said Inman and McPherson firefighters were called just after 6 p.m. to the 1000 block of 9th Avenue.Deputies and McPherson EMS also... Read More.

Bond Raised for Suspect in Wednesday Incident in Inman, Other Cases

Sunday, December 22

By Lucky Kidd INMAN, Kan. -- The man who allegedly fired shots at two homes and a vehicle last Wednesday in Inman made appearances Friday in McPherson County District Court in four separate cases.During a first appearance before Magistrate Judge Amanda Faber on three of... Read More.

Experience Artrageous at the McPherson Opera House February 13, 2025

Friday, December 20

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — ARTrageous , a theater arts community based outside of Albuquerque, NM., who uses art, energy and creativity to bring their audience together with a 3D visual concert will be coming to the McPherson Opera House in February 2025. Artrageous... Read More.

Moundridge Public Library January 2025 Events

Friday, December 20

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — Take a look at the upcoming events at the Moundridge Public Library, 411 N. Christian Ave. Moundridge, Kan.The library will be closed in the afternoon on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25, all day for Christmas. It will also be closed in the... Read More.

Charges Filed in Inman Shots Fired Case

Friday, December 20

By Lucky Kidd INMAN, Kan. — Charges have been filed in connection with Wednesday morning's shots fired incident in Inman that led to cancellation of classes in USD 448.In a complaint filed in McPherson County District Court Friday, Benjamin Schwindt of Inman is charged with... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Peabody

Friday, December 20

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment PEABODY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Peabody public water supply system located in Marion County.Customers should observe the following precautions until further... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Releases over $34K in December

Thursday, December 19

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for December 2024. This cycle the Foundation released over $34,000 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from three different community... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s December Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Recipient Angela Kahle

Thursday, December 19

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio, along with community partners, is proud to announce McPherson Middle School 6th and 7th grade science teacher Angela Kahle as the December 2024 Classroom Hero presented by Peoples Bank and Trust.Each month, Ad Astra Radio randomly selects... Read More.