McPherson News

McPherson Housing Coalition Breaks Ground on Sutherland Estates

Wednesday, September 27

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Ahead of Thursday's McPherson County Housing Conference, the McPherson Housing Coalition along with local, state and federal officials took part in a ground-breaking Wednesday afternoon for MHC's new Sutherland Estates project in the...

STEPMC’s Fall Taco Fiesta Oct. 3

Wednesday, September 27

By Ad Astra News McPHERSON, Kan. — It's that time of year again for Steps to End Poverty of McPherson County's Taco Tuesday fall fundraiser.If you're hungry for tacos on Oct. 3, head over to the Trinity...

Bethany College Welcomes Visiting Artist Marco Hernandez for “Reconectando con mis Raíces” Exhibition

Wednesday, September 27

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. — Bethany College is proud to present the upcoming "Reconectando con mis Raíces" exhibition featuring the distinctive artwork of visiting artist Marco Hernandez. The show will be displayed at the Mingenback Gallery from October 2 to October 27, with a...

Sen. Moran Statement on OIG Report Regarding Opioid Prescribing at Eastern Kansas Health Care System

Tuesday, September 26

By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee – today released the following statement in response to the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) report on...

Roosevelt Elementary Student Shot in Arm by Arrow on School Playground, 31-Year-Old Man Arrested

Tuesday, September 26

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — A seven-year-old student at McPherson's Roosevelt Elementary School is in stable condition at a Wichita hospital after being shot in the arm with an arrow this morning on the school's playground, with the...

McPherson Trivia Night Winners Alicia and Luke Chennell

Tuesday, September 26

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Did you know that McPherson has a city flower? Would you have guessed that it is a rose? That is an example of the type of question the attendees were given...

Biggest Event Yet for McPherson Police Department’s COPS Charity Fundraiser

Tuesday, September 26

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — The 2023 C.O.P.S. Fundraiser Charity Shoot on Saturday, Sept. 23, hosted by the McPherson Police Department and sponsored by Justice Lodge #457 raised a record-breaking $4,000...

Two Resignations Tuesday, Commissioners Approve 300K Prairie Landworks Project at Turkey Creek Golf Course

Tuesday, September 26

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — In addition to the resignation of City Administrator Nick Gregory this morning, the City of McPherson Commissioners also accepted the resignation of Code Enforcement Officer Jennifer Burns, effective October 6th

City Administrator Nick Gregory Announces Resignation, Effective Nov. 10

Tuesday, September 26

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Administrator Nick Gregory announced his resignation at this morning's City Commission meeting, effective Nov. 10. He is leaving after 14 years to become City Manager in Maize, Kan."It's been...

Chamber to Host Candidate Forums October 5

Monday, September 25

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Chamber of Commerce Civic Awareness Committee will host candidate forums at Kansas Municipal Utilities, 2090 East Ave. A on Thursday, October 5. The forum for the USD #418 school board will be held at...

County Commission Approves Correction to 2019 Special Use Permit, Mark Hoppes Appointed Treasurer of Empire Township

Monday, September 25

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Commission Monday approved a correction to a 2019 special use permit for a tractor and trailer storage yard south of the Crossroads Assembly Church, between 14th and Old Highway 81. Planning and Zoning Administrator Jon...

McPherson’s Annual Childhood Cancer Walk

Monday, September 25

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson's Annual Childhood Cancer Walk took place Sunday afternoon, with a large number of people walking from the Genesis Parking lot to The Plaza where several speakers talked about projects they are involved...