McPherson News

McPherson College Honors Young Alumni

Monday, October 23

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — Each year, McPherson College recognizes the accomplishments of young alumni during the Honors Convocation at Homecoming. This year, five alumni — Adeola Grillo Coker '94, Erin '95 & Nathan '98 Swenson-Reinhold, and Paul '00 & Renata Lichty '02 Prose...

Five Storylines to Watch for in KSHSAA Football Playoffs

Sunday, October 22

By Brad Hallier The speculation and scenario guessing can stop, and the calculators can be put away. Postseason football has arrived in Kansas.The brackets were released Saturday morning by KSHSAA. Here are five storylines to watch for.Class 4A West again is wide openWho is the...

September Labor Market Report

Friday, October 20

By the Kansas Department of Labor Communications Division IMPORTANT NOTE: This release includes nonfarm jobs and labor force estimates for September 2023, which are produced using data from two monthly surveys. Data for nonfarm job estimates is collected through a survey of employers while the...

Missing Buhler Teen Sought

Friday, October 20

By the Reno County Sheriff's Office RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a 15-year-old Buhler teen.Eco Kinast has not been seen since October 15th

Suspect Sought in Salina Robbery, Stabbing

Friday, October 20

By Ad Astra News SALINA, Kan. — Salina Police are asking for assistance in locating two people suspected of robbing three people September 20th, stabbing one of them.In a release Friday it was...

Path to Pebble: Documentary Trailer Released

Friday, October 20

By McPherson College Administration McPHERSON, Kan. — Witness the thrill, excitement, and challenges McPherson College students experienced on their Path To Pebble! A 10-year project culminating at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, bringing home one of the top awards. A full-length documentary of the student...

Kansas to Receive More than $5.4M to Improve 9-8-8 Capacity

Thursday, October 19

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) is receiving more than $5.4 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse and Mental...

Bethany College Announces the 2023 Homecoming Court Royalty

Wednesday, October 18

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, KAN. — Bethany College announced the 2023 Homecoming Royalty on Friday, Oct. 13, after the annual Student Talent Show that marked the beginning of Homecoming and Hyllningsfest activities this year. Elyse Boden, a Music Education...

Ad Astra Radio’s October Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Recipient Christine Pianalto

Wednesday, October 18

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust.Chemistry teacher Christine Pianalto has been teaching at McPherson High School for...

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Final Plat and Special Use Permit for New North Main Fire Station

Wednesday, October 18

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — On Tuesday, Oct. 17, McPherson City Commissioners approved the final plat and a special use permit for the new North Main Fire Station. Both had been recommended for approval by the Planning Commission...

County Commissioners Approve Zoning Change, Cheatham Proposes a RV Storage Facility and Construction Yard for Concrete Crushing

Wednesday, October 18

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners approved a zoning change Monday for a property at the northeast corner of 16th and Mohawk Road, where Tim Cheatham is proposing to construct an RV storage facility and a...

A Huge Success : 2023 Svensk Hyllningsfest

Wednesday, October 18

Highlights of Oct. 16 Lindsborg City Council Meeting By Lucky Kidd LINDSBORG, Kan. — The 2023 Svensk Hyllningsfest in Lindsborg is being called a huge success.Mayor Clark Shultz extended thanks to city staff and everyone else who made...