McPherson News

ReUse It Center August Donations

Wednesday, August 21

By the ReUse It Center McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center was able to donate $4,500 for the month of August thanks to shoppers and volunteers.The following organizations received donations this month: Oxford HouseSTEPMC acquired...

Mastermind McPherson County Grant Applications Now Open

Tuesday, August 20

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) is now accepting applications for their Mastermind McPherson County grant process. Applications can be submitted now until September 15 by

McPherson Burger King Reopened Under New Ownership

Tuesday, August 20

New Kansas Standard License Plate Design and Replacement Information

Tuesday, August 20

The new Kansas License Plate design, chosen by Kansans, features the Kansas Statehouse dome in the bottom left corner, within a cutout of the state. The background has a yellow, white, and blue gradient and inscribed at the bottom of the design...

Fort Riley Hosts Mobilization Exercise

Monday, August 19

By the USAG Fort Riley Public Affairs Office FORT RILEY, Kan. (Aug. 16, 2024) – The Fort Riley Mobilization Force Generation Installation (MFGI) hosted the 297th Regional Support Group (RSG) from the Alaska Army National Guard & the 189th...

McPherson County Considers Changing Official Newspaper Used for Legal Notices

Monday, August 19

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The possibility of changing the publication used for legal notices by McPherson County came up during Monday's McPherson County Commission meeting.This topic came up as Commissioners were going through approval...

McPherson County Commissioners Hold Canvass for Aug. 6 Primary Election During Meeting Monday

Monday, August 19

McPherson County Commission Meeting 08/19/24 Highlights By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners held the canvass for the August 6th primary election during Monday's meeting. County Clerk Hollie Melroy said only 14 percent...

Prairie Land Realtors Mid Kansas Report Shows Increase in Home Sales for July

Monday, August 19

By Lucky Kidd SOUTH CENTRAL, Kan. — Home sales made through Prairie Land Realtors' Mid Kansas Multiple Listing Service during July was up 7.2% from a year ago. A total of 149 homes were sold in their territory compared...

Kansas Unemployment Up Over Month, Year

Saturday, August 17

Labor Market Report: July 2024 By the Kansas Department of Labor Preliminary estimates reported by the Labor Market Information Services (LMIS) division of the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show a...

Kansas Highway Patrol Stops Vehicle Going 101 MPH in Southern McPherson County

Friday, August 16

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Kansas Highway Patrol Troop C shared in a post on social media Thursday, Aug. 15 that a vehicle was stopped in a 60-mph construction zone in Southern McPherson County. The driver was going 101...