McPherson News

McPherson County Commission 2025 Proposed Budget to Exceed Revenue Neutral Rate

Monday, July 15

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners were told Monday their 2025 proposed budget will exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate. County Administrator Rick Witte said by using the same property tax levy as for 2024 the...

Tabor, Textron Relationship Taking Off

Monday, July 15

United Kansas Party Files Lawsuits to Challenge State Law Forbidding Multi-Party Nominations

Monday, July 15

State law since 1901 blocks candidates from accepting cluster of party endorsements By

Senator Marshall Statement on Assassination Attempt Against President Trump

Saturday, July 13

By the Office of U.S. Senator Roger MarshallKansas City, Kan. - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. released the following statement regarding the assassination attempt against President Trump that took place earlier today:“Tonight, we watched in horror as an...

Marion Activity Bus Catches Fire Near McPherson, No Injuries

Friday, July 12

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — A Marion High School Activity Bus caught fire north of McPherson on I-135 Friday, July 12, 2024.Marion High School football players and coaches were on their way home from a football camp at...

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

Friday, July 12

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) issued today a

Ad Astra Radio App Great Summer Giveaway

Friday, July 12

Parking Lot Closed During Lakeside Project

Thursday, July 11

By the City of McPherson Park Department McPHERSON, Kan. — On Monday, July 15, 2024, the contractor will begin Phase 4, the final stage of the Lakeside Park retaining wall project.In order...

KBI Releases 2023 Statewide Crime Statistics

Wednesday, July 10

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has released the

Kansas Legislative Leadership Devoting Two Days of Interim Hearings to Medical Marijuana

Wednesday, July 10

Committees Granted 56 Days to Debate Policy Issues Ahead of 2025 Session By Tim Carpenter,

McPherson City Commission Meeting 7/9/24: McPherson County Crime Stoppers Seek to Re-Energize Board with Fundraising Members

Tuesday, July 9

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday agreed to provide $4,000 to McPherson County Crime Stoppers. Police Chief Mikel Golden told Commissioners at a study session last week that right now they have minimal funds available...

Patrol Reports Independence Day Holiday Activity

Monday, July 8

KHP personnel assisted 901 motorists over the holiday reporting period By the Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Independence Day Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from...