McPherson News

KANcycle Bike Sharing Announces Free Rides for Kansas Mobility Week

Wednesday, November 1

By Kansas Mobility Management KANSAS — Kansas is celebrating the 3rd Annual Mobility Week November 5 to November 12, 2023. KANcycle is offering the promo code “MobWeek23” for free rides on KANcycle bicycles during...

Governor Kelly Announces $85M for Two New Water-Related Grant Programs

Wednesday, November 1

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Water Office today announced that $85 million over five years will go toward water projects with the launch of the Technical Assistance Fund...

McPherson College Hosts Art Pop 2023

Wednesday, November 1

By McPherson College McPHERSON, KANSAS — Each year, McPherson College invites Kansas high school students to exhibit their best art and compete for prizes and scholarships at the Art POP exhibition in Friendship Hall at the college. This year,...

Inman High School Receives Grand Champion Title in 2023 Kansas State Fair Scholastic Press Corps Competition

Wednesday, November 1

By Ad Astra News INMAN, Kan. — A team from Inman High School was the overall Grand Champion in the 2023 Kansas State Fair Scholastic Press Corps competition.The team includes sophomores Cheyenne Smith, Chesney Black, Sidney Brooks and freshmen...

KDOT Continues to Contend with Staffing Shortages; Highway Snow, Ice Removal Could be Impacted

Wednesday, November 1

By Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Transportation is committed to keeping the highways clear whenever inclement weather impacts the state.However, KDOT staffing shortages create the potential for highways to not be cleared...

DocTalk with Dr. Grace Strella rescheduled for Nov. 6

Tuesday, October 31

By McPherson Center for Health McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Center for Health is announcing that the “DocTalk” with Dr. Grace Strella previously scheduled in October has been rescheduled for Monday, Nov. 6 at noon at The Cedars Conference Center...

Introducing Lane Gillespie, New McPherson Sports Director

Tuesday, October 31

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is excited to announce and welcome the most recent addition to the McPherson team.Lane Gillespie, born and raised in Topeka, Kan., is the new McPherson Sports Director. Gillespie will be...

Community Foundation Releases Over $90,000 In Oct.

Monday, October 30

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation board has approved the following grant awards from the ‘Dream Fund’, the David J. Nutt Fund and the special grants round for Mastermind McPherson County. A total of $92,690 was released...

The Kansas Cold Weather Rule Takes Effect November 1

Monday, October 30

By the Kansas Corporation Commission TOPEKA, Kan. — The Cold Weather Rule, designed to help Kansans who are behind on their utility payments avoid disconnection during the winter months, will begin on Wednesday, November 1 and remain in effect...

McPherson Alternative Christmas Gift Market Returning as Live Event Nov. 11

Monday, October 30

By McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON, Kan. — After three years of operating virtually, McPherson’s Alternative Christmas Gift Market is returning as a live event.Set for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 11, at The Cedars Activities Center, 1021 Cedars Drive, the annual market will...

PASSAGE – A Musical Journey

Monday, October 30

By Gary DemuthDaniel Velasco picked up the flute by way of the recorder.A native of Ecuador, Velasco learned to read music as a young student by learning basic notes on the recorder. His music teacher believed...

McPherson Public Schools Announce Teachers of the Year

Friday, October 27

By McPherson Public Schools McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Public Schools is pleased to announce the District Teachers of The Year. Ms. Maegen Stucky was selected as the Elementary Teacher of the Year and Mr. Christopher Strathman was selected as the Secondary Teacher of the Year.Ms....