McPherson News

Motorists Encouraged to Be on the Lookout for Deer

Wednesday, October 11

By the Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — Vehicle-deer crashes can happen any day of the year on Kansas roadways. Across the state, 37% of all single-vehicle crashes in 2022 involved a collision with a deer. The Kansas Department of Transportation reports six people were...

Barton Community College Announces Summer 2023 Graduates

Tuesday, October 10

By Barton Community College Barton Community College has announced its

Kansas Hospital of 104 Years Closes

Tuesday, October 10

Ad Astra News HERINGTON, Kan. — Herington Municipal Hospital announced to staff on Monday, Oct. 9, the closure of the hospital. Along with its associated clinics, the hospital will close as soon as Wednesday, Oct. 11.The decision...

Crisis Drill Training

Tuesday, October 10

By Inman Police Chief, Bobby Herron INMAN, Kan. — On Friday, October 13th, the Inman Police Department will be hosting a Crisis Drill Training. This Drill will encompass the area of Pleasant View home as well as various parts of the Inman School Buildings.Participants in...

Art Bag Challenge and Silent Auction Nov. 11-18

Tuesday, October 10

By Smoky Valley Arts and Folklife Center LINDSBORG, Kan. — Smoky Valley Arts and Folklife, at 114 ½ South Main Street, will display artwork from its Art Bag Challenge and conduct a silent auction of the works beginning November 11 through November 18....

County Commissioners Table Zoning Change Due to Not Meeting State Signature Requirement

Tuesday, October 10

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — A change in zoning for a property at the northeast corner of 16th Avenue and Mohawk Road was tabled by the McPherson County Commission Monday. Tim Cheatham requested a...

Rickerson and McCabe to Fill Vacancies on USD 418 Board of Education

Tuesday, October 10

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — After casting a total of five ballots, and one person being voted on twice, Sherrie Rickerson and Perry McCabe were appointed to fill vacancies on the McPherson USD 418 Board of Education Monday...

Governor Kelly and Attorney General Kobach Condemn Attacks Against Israel

Monday, October 9

By the Kansas Office of the GovernorTOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly and Attorney General Kris Kobach jointly release the below statement in response to the recent attacks against the Israeli people. “Like all Kansans, we are sickened and angered by the images...

2023 Holiday Promotion Deadline to Signup Oct. 23

Monday, October 9

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — Can you believe it's already time to plan for the holidays?! Each year the Chamber and McPherson Main Street offer a Holiday Promotion with options to choose from that benefit your business and customers including:Holiday...

Marshall’s Office Offers Assistance to Kansans in Israel

Monday, October 9

By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall M.D. SALINA, Kan. – In response to the ongoing deadly attacks on Israel, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., has announced his office’s assistance in helping any Kansan in Israel safely evacuate...

Motorcyclist Airlifted to Wichita Hospital Following Accident Monday Morning

Monday, October 9

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — One person was airlifted to a Wichita hospital after an accident involving a motorcycle and truck late Monday morning on the southwest edge of McPherson.The McPherson County Sheriff's Office was dispatched at 10:10 AM...

Bethany College Class of 1983 Announces the Henry Hays Scholarship

Monday, October 9

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, KAN. — The Bethany College Office of Advancement is excited to announce the endowment of the Henry Hays Scholarship. Dr. Hays was a business professor from 1977 – 1996, leaving his mark on the Bethany College campus and in students'...