McPherson News

Schmidt Introduces Legislation to Protect Taxpayers from Unlawful Injunctions

Tuesday, May 20

WASHINGTON, DC — Representatives Derek Schmidt (KS-02) and Harriet Hageman (WY-AL) today introduced the Wrongful Injunction Accountability Act. The legislation builds upon an executive action taken in March by President Donald Trump to discourage the filing of requests for injunctions against the federal... Read More.

Speakers, Special Events Set for 87th Session of American Legion Boys State of Kansas

Tuesday, May 20

Congressman Schmidt, Secretary of State Schwab Set for Visits High school students from across the State of Kansas will participate in the 87th session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas, Sunday, June 1, through Saturday, June 7, at Kansas State University in... Read More.

McPherson County Students Awarded Prestigious Ag Scholarships

Monday, May 19

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee is proud to announce that Karson Schierling, a graduate of Inman High School, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Scholarship for McPherson County. This scholarship is... Read More.

Multiple Tornadoes Cause Extensive Damage Across Central and Western Kansas Sunday into Early Monday Morning

Monday, May 19

Damage assessment teams from the National Weather Service are looking at damage from multiple tornadoes Sunday into early Monday morning across central and western Kansas that struck at least two cities and caused damage, some extensive, in several counties.One of the cities that was... Read More.

Butler County EMS Mourns the Loss of Paramedic Justin Lauppe in the Line of Duty

Friday, May 16

EL DORADO, Kan. — With profound sadness, Butler County EMS announces the passing of Paramedic Justin Lauppe, who died while serving our community on May 16, 2025. Justin, a dedicated 14 year veteran of emergency medical services, experienced cardiac arrest and lost his life... Read More.

Afterschool Program Meets Critical Need in Inman

Friday, May 16

INMAN, Kan. — One theme echoed throughout the 2024 Mastermind McPherson County surveys: the need for accessible childcare. In nearly every community, it ranked among the top five priorities. In Inman, it was No. 2.And the issue isn’t limited to infant care. Many schools... Read More.

Lyons High School Senior Tragically Dies in Car-Semi Collision

Friday, May 16

ELLSWORTH COUNTY, Kan. — A Lyons High School senior who was to graduate this weekend was killed Thursday evening in a car-semi crash in Ellsworth County.The Kansas Highway Patrol said Nathaniel (Nate) Dold of Sterling was eastbound on K-156 about 3 ½ miles northeast... Read More.

Svensk Hyllningsfest 2025 King and Queen Announced

Thursday, May 15

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Greg and Susan Lundstrom have been named the 2025 Svensk Hyllningsfest King and Queen.With deep roots in both Swedish heritage and the Lindsborg community, Greg and Susan Lundstrom exemplify the spirit of Svensk Hyllningsfest and “The Greatest Square Mile on Earth”.... Read More.

2025 Kansas State Fair Board Discusses Current Ticket Sales, Renovation Updates, and New Policies

Wednesday, May 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — With one concert yet to be announced, ticket sales for the NexTech Grandstand shows at the 2025 Kansas State Fair have as a group covered 81 percent of the cost for those shows. General Manager Bryan Schulz told the Kansas State... Read More.

KHP Involved in Pursuit of Topeka Bank Robbery Suspset

Tuesday, May 13

On May 13, 2025, at approximately 10:14 a.m., Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers assisted local authorities in Marion County with a pursuit involving a bank robbery suspect from the Topeka area. Troopers attempted to stop the suspect while traveling northbound on I-135 in McPherson County.... Read More.

City of McPherson Planning and Zoning Administrator Virgil Lyon to Resign and Take Position in Georgia, Conditional Job Offer Approved for New Assistant City Clerk

Tuesday, May 13

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners have accepted the resignation of Planning and Zoning Administrator Virgil Lyon. The resignation was submitted to Public Works Director Jeff Woodward Monday and is effective May 23. Lyon is leaving to take a position in Savannah, Georgia where... Read More.

Friday Fire Leaves Two Hesston College Buildings Unusable

Monday, May 12

HESSTON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fire Marshal has ruled Friday's fire at Hesston College's JD Charles Hall of Science and Arts to be accidental. However, damage from the fire that began in the space between the original wood ceiling and roof directly above... Read More.