McPherson News

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 of McPherson County's registered voters cast ballots in the election,... Read More.

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 to 139 units for the month... Read More.

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 seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.2% in July.... Read More.

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 mph.According to the Kansas... Read More.

Mastermind McPherson County Grant Spotlight: Marquette Beautification

Thursday, August 15

By Brenna Eller MARQUETTE, Kan. — Marquette Chamber of Commerce President Haley Samford spoke with the McPherson County Community Foundation recently about feedback from the county wide survey.“We learned that the community really wanted to see some beautification efforts from us, so that’s what... Read More.

Tabor College Announces Recipients of Three Scholarships for 2024-25 Academic Year

Thursday, August 15

By Tabor CollegeHILLSBORO, Kan. — Tabor College has announced the recipients of three scholarships: the Tabor 20 Scholarship, H.W. Lohrenz Honors Scholarship, and J.E. & L.E. Mabee Endowed Scholarship for the 2024-25 academic year. Tabor 20 ScholarshipCollin Branam - Classical School... Read More.

August Virtual Job Fair Offers Kansas Jobseekers Hundreds of Opportunities

Thursday, August 15

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. (Aug. 14, 2024) — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland is encouraging both jobseekers and employers searching for new talent to participate in the August Virtual Statewide Job Fair. Hosted by KANSASWORKS, the job... Read More.

Power Update from Wednesday Night Windstorm

Thursday, August 15

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — All customers of the McPherson Board of Public Utilities who lost power in Wednesday night's windstorm have it back. The last of the power to be restored, just to the southwest of McPherson, came back on late this morning. At... Read More.

“The Path to Pebble” Available to Watch Now

Thursday, August 15

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — "The Path to Pebble," a documentary chronicling the incredible story of McPherson College's decade-long journey to compete at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, is now available for the public to watch. The film's release coincides with this year's Concours... Read More.

High Winds Hit McPherson Area Wednesday Evening

Wednesday, August 14

By Lucky Kidd High winds blasted through the McPherson area Wednesday evening as a line of storms moved through. A 74 mph wind gust was closed at 7:42 p.m. at McPherson Airport, and winds were estimated up to 80 mph east of McPherson by a... Read More.

Three Salina Realtors Join Forces with McCurdy Real Estate and Auction to Enhance Services

Wednesday, August 14

By McCurdy Real Estate and Auction SALINA, Kan. — Three of Salina's most respected real estate professionals have joined a leading auction company, McCurdy Real Estate & Auction, bringing enhanced real estate auction services to Central Kansas. This collaboration marks an exciting development for buyers... Read More.

Multiple Emergency Agencies Respond to Sedgwick Elementary School for Freon Leak in HVAC System; No Injuries Reported

Wednesday, August 14

SEDGWICK, Kan. — Multiple agencies responded to a HazMat scene at the Sedgwick Elementary School on west 4th this afternoon. Newton Fire/EMS responded at approximately 1:30 PM for a reported structure fire but didn't find one upon arrival. However, a Freon leak in... Read More.