McPherson News

Chamber Hosts Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge

Monday, December 16

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC) on December 9th. McPherson High School students from Chris Strathman’s entrepreneur class presented their business ideas during a...

Rep. Mann, Sens. Moran, Marshall, Successfully End Federal Land Grab in Proposed National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor

Monday, December 16

By the Office of U.S. Representative Tracey Mann WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01), alongside Senators Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Roger Marshall (R-KS), announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will no longer pursue its proposed Midwest-Plains...

McPherson County Commissioners and Representatives of Fuqua Construction Kick Off $6.7M Renovation Project with Wall Smashing Ceremony

Monday, December 16

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Commission on Monday accepted a quote from United Fire Group of $15,574 for builder's risk insurance on the County Building renovation project. Under the contract with Fuqua Construction, the County...

McPherson City Commission Approves McPherson Fire Department Dive Team Fees for Non-Emergency Water Recovery Assistance

Tuesday, December 10

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Based on a request from the Fire Department, McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday approved fees for non-emergency water recovery assistance. As presented by Fire Chief Chad Mayberry, the fees would allow for recovery of...

KDOT Announces Award Bids for State Highway Projects, Including Ellsworth, McPherson, Saline County

Tuesday, December 10

By Lucky Kidd The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced award of bids for state highway projects from their November bid letting, including a large mill and overlay project including portions of three highways in Ellsworth, McPherson and Saline...

Two Departments Housed in McPherson County Building Find Temporary Locations as Renovations Begin

Monday, December 9

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The two McPherson County Departments currently housed in the County Building at 122 West Marlin have temporary locations secured after approval of lease agreements by County Commissioners Monday.The County Attorney's...