McPherson News

Kansas Highway Patrol’s Newest Troopers Graduate from Training Academy

Wednesday, December 18

By Kansas Highway Patrol SALINA, Kan. — Two new classes of Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers graduated from the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy on Tuesday, December 17 in Salina, Kansas. Condensed Recruit Class #69 graduated four (4) new troopers and Basic Recruit Class #70 graduated... Read More.

City of McPherson Invites Community to Dispose Real Christmas Trees Dec. 25 to Jan. 15

Wednesday, December 18

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson community is invited to drop off real Christmas trees for disposal from Dec. 25 to Jan. 15 at the McPherson Water Park parking lot at Lakeside Park. Wayne Burns, City of McPherson Public Lands and Facilities Director shared that the... Read More.

Evergy Offers Tips for Energy Efficiency During the Holidays

Wednesday, December 18

Small Changes Can Help Save Energy and Money By Evergy, Inc. KANSAS CITY, MO — The holidays are here. Whether you’re hosting a big gathering with friends and family or keeping things quiet at home, Evergy is reminding customers of ways to save energy this season. ENTERTAINING... Read More.

Bethany College, Hutchinson Community College Sign Animation Career Agreement

Tuesday, December 17

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, KAN., DEC. 12, 2024 — Bethany College has announced a groundbreaking 2+2 articulation agreement with Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) that will provide students with a seamless pathway to earn an Associate of Arts in Animation from HutchCC and transfer to Bethany College... Read More.

Watch Out for Thin Ice: McPherson Residents Urged to Heed Safety Warnings

Tuesday, December 17

By Wayne Burns, City of McPherson Director of Public Lands and Facilities McPHERSON, Kan. — Don’t be fooled! Be safe and watch out for thin ice, even when temperatures are cold. As the weather continues to cool, the City of McPherson is warning the community to... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Key Budget Amendments and Project Updates for 2024, Next Meeting to be Held Dec. 23

Tuesday, December 17

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Following a public hearing Tuesday, McPherson City Commissioners approved amendments to three funds within the 2024 budget to cover increased revenues and expenses.One of the line items amended is that for Turkey Creek Golf Course, which reflects additional expenses... Read More.

2025 Leadership McPherson Enrollment Open

Tuesday, December 17

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — Leadership McPherson is open for enrollment for the 2025 class. Classes take place February through April and the class size is limited, so apply quickly.Leadership McPherson participants learn to recognize their talents, skills, and strengths, and... Read More.

Chamber Hosts Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge

Monday, December 16

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC) on December 9th. McPherson High School students from Chris Strathman’s entrepreneur class presented their business ideas during a 4-minute pitch to judges and showcased... Read More.

Rep. Mann, Sens. Moran, Marshall, Successfully End Federal Land Grab in Proposed National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor

Monday, December 16

By the Office of U.S. Representative Tracey Mann WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01), alongside Senators Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Roger Marshall (R-KS), announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will no longer pursue its proposed Midwest-Plains and Plains-Southwest National Interest... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners and Representatives of Fuqua Construction Kick Off $6.7M Renovation Project with Wall Smashing Ceremony

Monday, December 16

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Commission on Monday accepted a quote from United Fire Group of $15,574 for builder's risk insurance on the County Building renovation project. Under the contract with Fuqua Construction, the County was required to provide that coverage.As... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves McPherson Fire Department Dive Team Fees for Non-Emergency Water Recovery Assistance

Tuesday, December 10

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Based on a request from the Fire Department, McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday approved fees for non-emergency water recovery assistance. As presented by Fire Chief Chad Mayberry, the fees would allow for recovery of costs incurred when the department's dive... Read More.

KDOT Announces Award Bids for State Highway Projects, Including Ellsworth, McPherson, Saline County

Tuesday, December 10

By Lucky Kidd The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced award of bids for state highway projects from their November bid letting, including a large mill and overlay project including portions of three highways in Ellsworth, McPherson and Saline counties.Venture Corporation of Great Bend was... Read More.