McPherson News

Celebrate Kansas Global Cuisines & Cultures Week

Monday, March 10

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson is joining communities across the state in a weeklong celebration of international foods, cultures, arts, and interests as the Kansas Department of Commerce established the first Kansas Global Cuisines and Cultures Week to take place March 16-22, 2025.

McPherson College Recognizes Employees for Years of Service

Monday, March 10

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson College community celebrated 18 employees and trustees for their years of service with a reception, dinner, and awards program at the McPherson Community Building on March 6, 2025. The annual recognition night celebrated the work of faculty,...

Stream Advisory Rescinded for Smoky Hill River Located East of Salina

Friday, March 7

Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a stream advisory for the Smoky Hill River from Salina east to the confluence with the Saline River that was

Six Kansas Couples Named Master Farmers, Farm Homemakers

Friday, March 7

Families will be honored during banquet in Manhattan on March 21 MANHATTAN, Kan. — Six couples will be honored on March 21 as the 2024 class of Kansas Master Farmers and Master Farm Homemakers in recognition of their leadership in agriculture, environmental stewardship...

Upcoming Road Closures in McPherson County

Friday, March 7

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Public Works Department representative David Hammar shared two road closures for the public to be aware of in the next few weeks.The McPherson County Public Works Department will be starting road construction just west...

Sens. Moran, King Lead Reintroduction of Legislation to Expand Access to Capital for Farmers & Rural Communities

Thursday, March 6

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Angus King (I-Maine), Roger Marshall M.D. (R-Kan.), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) today reintroduced the Access to Credit for our Rural Economy (ACRE) Act. This...

New 2+2 Criminal Justice Agreement Between Bethany College and HutchCC

Thursday, March 6

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Bethany College has announced the expansion of its partnership with Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) through a new 2+2 articulation agreement in Criminal Justice. This agreement provides students with a seamless pathway to earn an Associate of Arts in Criminal...

PrairieLand Partners, AgriVision Equipment, and Hutchinson Community College Partner Together to Take Agricultural Education to the Next Level

Wednesday, March 5

PrairieLand Partners and AgriVision Equipment Group are excited to announce their partnership with Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) as a John Deere Dealer Sponsored School. HutchCC will offer an Agriculture Service Technician program as part of the dealer partnership. The first group of...

Hillsboro Community Foundation Presents 23K in Grants

Wednesday, March 5

HILLSBORO, Kan. — The Hillsboro Community Foundation presented $23,000 in grants to 13 organizations from their annual competitive grant cycle during the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce Community Gala.The largest single grant, $4,640, was presented to the Hillsboro...

McPherson Tabbed Tree City USA for 2024

Wednesday, March 5

MCPHERSON, Kan. — For the 46th year, The Arbor Day Foundation named McPherson a 2024

Powerful Winds Sweep Across Kansas Tuesday with Gusts Up to 93 MPH

Wednesday, March 5

As predicted, high winds tore across Kansas Tuesday. Wind gusts at or just over 60 miles an hour were common across much of central Kansas with stronger winds in the Russell area. Winds will remain on the gusty side through Friday, though...

House Passes Resolution Honoring Flight 5342, Black Hawk PAT 25 Victims

Wednesday, March 5

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution honoring the victims of the Jan. 29, 2025 collision of American Eagle Flight 5342 and Black Hawk PAT (Priority Air Transport) 25. The Kansas delegation introduced the resolution with...