McPherson News

McPherson City Commissioners Hear Project Updates, Approve New Vehicle Purchases and Upcoming Events

Tuesday, February 25

McPHERSON, Kan. — Work has resumed on the Euclid Extension of the Elm Street Drainage project. Public Works Director Jeff Woodward gave the McPherson City Commission an update Tuesday, and said the contractor moved back in Monday and has uncovered the base,...

McPherson High School Student Lane Turner Presented Rudd Scholarship Monday

Tuesday, February 25

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson High School senior Lane Turner and his parents were surprised by

Sens. Moran, Warner Lead Introduction of Legislation to Prevent Taxation of Broadband Deployment Grants

Monday, February 24

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) led 10 of their colleagues in introducing legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code to make certain that federal broadband deployment funding will not be considered taxable income.

Sens. Moran, Fischer, Boozman, Budd Introduce Legislation to Improve Community Care Scheduling for Veterans

Monday, February 24

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs – and Sens. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), John Boozman (R-Ark.) and Ted Budd (R-N.C.) introduced legislation that would permanently authorize and expand the External Provider Scheduling...

Sens. Moran, Fischer, Duckworth Reintroduce Legislation to Make E15 Sales Year-Round

Friday, February 21

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) reintroduced the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to allow year-round, nationwide sale of E15.

McPherson County Community Foundation and Moundridge Foundation Releases Over $52,000 in February

Thursday, February 20

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for February 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $52,000 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from three different community funds. McPherson County...

Eisenhower Elementary School Fifth Grade Student Wins 2025 McPherson County All Schools Day Button Contest

Wednesday, February 19

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County All Schools Day Button design contest has a winner. This year's design was made by Eisenhower Elementary School 5th grade student Grant Timson.Grant will receive a $200 prize for...

Smoky Valley USD 400 Launches Search for New Superintendent

Wednesday, February 19

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The process of hiring a new Superintendent of Schools for Smoky Valley USD 400 has begun.Current Superintendent Heath Hogan is leaving to become the Superintendent of Salina USD 305, which was announced Monday.As part of...

2025 Marks the 20th Anniversary Celebration and Grand Finale of Symphony in the Flint Hills: Tickets on Sale March 1

Wednesday, February 19

COTTONWOOD FALLS, KS. — The 20th Annual Symphony in the Flint Hills Signature Event will take place on Saturday, June 14, at Evans Family Ranch in Chase County. Tickets go on sale Saturday, March 1, at 10 a.m.This milestone year...

Heath Hogan Appointed as New Superintendent of USD 305 School District

Monday, February 17

SALINA, Kan. — The USD 305 school board unanimously voted to appoint Heath Hogan as the district’s new superintendent, effective July 1, 2025.“We are confident that Mr. Hogan will bring strong leadership and experience to our students, educators and community,”...

Three Injured in Friday Crash Near Canton, One Reported with Serious Injuries

Saturday, February 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — Three people were injured in a weather related crash Friday morning on US 56 about two miles west of Canton.The Kansas Highway Patrol said a car driven by Donald Long of York, Neb., was eastbound on 56...

Match Week Deadlines Approaching Feb. 15

Friday, February 14

McPHERSON, Kan. — The deadlines for several of our opportunities are approaching at the end of this week. High school seniors, STEM students, and organizations interested in taking advantage of the match must submit their respective applications by February 15. Scholarships: The...