McPherson News

2024 Primary Election: McPherson County Area Results

Wednesday, August 7

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON/SALINE/HARVEY/MARION COUNTY, Kan. — In McPherson County's only contested local race for Tuesday's primary election, incumbent County Commissioner David O'Dell easily won the Republican primary, 493 votes to 339 for Nick Reinecker.At least three incumbent office holders lost re-election bids Tuesday, Harvey... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Set Hearing for Proposed 2025 Budget and Exceeding Revenue Neutral Rate for Aug. 20

Tuesday, August 6

McPherson City Commission Meeting 8/6/24 Highlights By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved publication of a proposed 2025 budget, setting a hearing on it and exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate for August 20th at 9 AM. The city's proposed property tax... Read More.

Special Prosecutors Plan to File Criminal Charge Against Police Chief who Led Marion Raid

Tuesday, August 6

Report faults inadequate law enforcement investigation, clears journalists By Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. (Aug. 5, 2024) — Special prosecutors plan to charge former Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody with a low-level felony for his actions following the raid he led last year on the... Read More.

Select the Next Kansas License Plate Design by 5 PM August 9

Monday, August 5

By the State of Kansas KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Revenue invites you to participate in selecting the next personalized license plate design for the State of Kansas.Kansans can vote on their favorite design as many times as they’d like between 9 a.m. CT... Read More.

McPherson Fire Department Promotes Seth Graham to Deputy Chief

Monday, August 5

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Fire Department announced this morning the promotion of Seth Graham to the rank of Deputy Chief. Graham has been with the McPherson Fire Department since 2019, and prior to that was a full-time firefighter for the Salina... Read More.

Grant Opportunity Available to Bolster Registered Apprenticeship Programs

Monday, August 5

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. (Aug. 2, 2024) — The Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship announced a new $500,000 grant opportunity for established registered apprenticeship programs in Kansas. Awards will range from $75,000 to $200,000 per awardee.These grant funds will be... Read More.

$16.5 Million Bridge Replacement to Start at Newton Aug. 12

Monday, August 5

By Brenna Eller NEWTON, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation announced a $16.6 million project to replace the Southeast 36th Street bridge over I-135 at Newton, which is set to begin on Monday, Aug. 12.The project will provide a wider bridge, with two lanes... Read More.

Fatality Accident of McPherson Man Southeast of Marquette

Monday, August 5

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Dalton Deist, 19-year-old of McPherson was in a single vehicle accident southeast of Marquette early Sunday morning. Deist did not survive the crash.According to a release Aug. 5, from the McPherson County Sheriff's Office, the crash occurred Southbound on 6th... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Approve 2025 Budgets for Nine of Ten Fire Districts, Fire District 2 to have Budget and RNR Hearing

Monday, August 5

Highlights from McPherson County Commission Meeting 8/5/24 By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Following a public hearing Monday, McPherson County Commissioners approved the 2025 budgets for nine of the ten fire districts, the ones who did not exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for their proposed... Read More.

Judge who Authorized Kansas Newspaper Raid Escapes Discipline with Secret Conflicting Explanation

Monday, August 5

By Sherman Smith, the Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The magistrate who authorized last year’s police raid on the Marion County Record escaped discipline from a state panel by making claims that contradict statements in federal lawsuits about how the search warrants arrived in front... Read More.

Statewide Silver Alert Issued for Harper Man

Saturday, August 3

By the Kansas Bureau of InvestigationHARPER COUNTY, Kan. – The Harper Police Department requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a missing Harper man. The whereabouts of 73-year-old David L. Reese, are unknown, and the public’s assistance is requested... Read More.

Michele Graham Joins Farmers Alliance Companies as Senior Vice President, Chief Services Officer

Friday, August 2

By the Farmers Alliance Companies MCPHERSON, Kan. — Michele Graham, CPCU, ARM, PMP, LSSBB, has been named Senior Vice President, Chief Services Officer for Farmers Alliance Companies, effective September 1, 2024. The announcement was made by Brian D. Lopata, President and Chief Executive Officer, following... Read More.