McPherson News

Kansas Gas Service Wants to Help You Save This Winter

Friday, December 1

Kansas Gas Service Hosts McPherson Chamber Connection Nov. 30 By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Kansas Gas Service hosted the Chamber Connection for the McPherson Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Nov. 30. Katie Bowers, Kansas Gas Service Community Relations...

FHSU December Commencement Plans Underway

Friday, December 1

By University Communications HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State University will recognize approximately 1,157 graduates during its fifth annual fall commencement ceremonies on Friday, Dec. 15 (in person) and Saturday, Dec. 16 (virtual).Graduates who have chosen to...

K-State Commencement Ceremonies to Recognize Summer, Fall 2023 Degree Candidates

Friday, December 1

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27th Annual Community Christmas Dinner

Thursday, November 30

McPHERSON, Kan. — Would you be interested in volunteering for the 27th Annual Community Christmas Dinner?The Community Christmas Dinner will be on Dec. 25, 2023, at the McPherson Community Building. Doors will open at 11:15 a.m. and meals will be...

KDOT Announces Approved November Bids

Thursday, November 30

By the Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Nov. 15, 2023, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include...

McPherson Structure Fire at 900 Block of North Myers

Wednesday, November 29

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson firemen were called out during the noon hour Wednesday to a structure fire in the 900 block of North Myers.Fire Chief TJ Wyssmann told Ad Astra News the fire originated...

Dr. Elizabeth Mauch Named Chancelor of Vermont State Colleges

Wednesday, November 29

Dr. Elizabeth Mauch will serve Bethany College through December 31, 2023 By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Board of Trustees of the Vermont State Colleges System announced today that Dr. Elizabeth Mauch will assume the position of...

Be Aware of Thin Ice

Wednesday, November 29

By the City of McPherson MCPHERSON, Kan. (Nov. 28, 2023) — Don’t be fooled! Be safe and watch out for thin ice, even when temperatures are cold.As the weather continues to cool, the City of McPherson is...

Over $12M Awarded to Fall 2023 KDOT Cost Share Projects

Tuesday, November 28

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed announced today that more than $12 million state dollars will be awarded to 16 transportation construction projects across Kansas through the...

All Schools Day Theme Selection Vote Underway

Tuesday, November 28

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — What should the theme be for the 2024 McPherson County All Schools Day be? You can help decide it.Five theme possibilities have been submitted to the public, and you can...

City of McPherson’s North Main Fire Station Groundbreaking to Take Place Dec. 12

Tuesday, November 28

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Groundbreaking for the new North Main fire station in McPherson will take place Dec. 12. Mayor Tom Brown announced the date for that during Tuesday's City Commission meeting. Time and other details will...

Governor Kelly Announces New Path Forward on State License Plate

Tuesday, November 28

Rescinds License Plate Proposal, Will Establish Public Input Process By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the Kansas Department of Revenue will pause production on the license plate design revealed last...