McPherson News

McPherson City Commissioners Award Vogts-Parga Construction Nearly $1.8M Bid for Elm Street Drainage Project

Tuesday, April 2

April 2 McPherson City Commission Report By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday awarded Vogts-Parga Construction of Newton a nearly $1.8 million bid for the Euclid extension of the Elm Street Drainage Project. Vogts-Parga has the lower...

KMW Announces Substantial Growth, Investing $105M in Sterling

Tuesday, April 2

By Brenna Eller STERLING, Kan. —

K-State 105 and StartUp Hutch Partnership Expands Entrepreneurship Program in Reno County

Tuesday, April 2

By Jennifer Tidball,

Kansas Newspaper That was Raided by Marion Police Sues Officials for Attack on Free Press

Monday, April 1

Marion County Record lawsuit says mayor, police chief and sheriff sought revenge for critical news coverage By Sherman Smith,

Casey Donahew to Perform at Chingawassa Days 2024

Monday, April 1

By Chingawassa Days MARION, Kan. (March 29,2024) — Casey Donahew back to Marion, KS for Chingawassa Days 2024! He will perform June 1st, 2024, at...

Man Shot Trying to Enter McPherson Residence Early Sunday

Sunday, March 31

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — A man was shot and wounded early Sunday when he tried to enter a residence on the south side of McPherson.McPherson Police Chief Mikel Golden said officers were called at 3:29...

Total Solar Eclipse to Cross North America on April 8

Friday, March 29

By Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America. The Kansas Department of Transportation and the Kansas Highway Patrol advise travelers to plan ahead as traffic is expected...

News From Washington: An Update On Donor-Advised Funds

Friday, March 29

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — A few newsletters ago, the McPherson County Community Foundation shared that our team is closely tracking the IRS’s

Bethany College Announces Student Art Award Winners as Part of Messiah Festival of the Arts

Thursday, March 28

Commerce Awards Nearly $1.5M in CDBG Grants for Housing and Commercial Projects

Thursday, March 28

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Commerce has announced that five Kansas cities will receive a share of $1,450,000 through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to assist with community development...

Kansas House Passes AM Radio Support Resolution

Wednesday, March 27

By Lucky Kidd On a 109-14 vote the Kansas House of Representatives Wednesday passed and sent to the Senate a resolution supporting efforts to keep AM radios in vehicles, endorsing the Federal AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.The AM...

Congressman Tracey Mann’s Office Accepting Submissions for 2024 Congressional Art Competition

Wednesday, March 27

By Brenna Eller KANSAS — The office of U.S. Congressman Tracey Mann is accepting submissions for this year's Congressional Art Competition. Each Spring, the U.S. House of Representatives hosts a nationwide high school arts competition to recognize and encourage...