McPherson News

Applications now open for Kansas Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

Monday, November 18

Program can help qualifying Evergy customers pay their bills By Evergy, Inc. TOPEKA, Kan. — Starting today, Evergy Kansas customers who need financial assistance keeping their heat on this winter can apply for the 2025 Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP).

UPDATE: Findings of Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Salina

Friday, November 15

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation SALINA, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) completed its investigation into the July 24 officer-involved shooting resulting in the death of Jesse Wray, of Salina. KBI’s investigation included shooting reconstruction,...

9th Judicial District Nominating Commission Meeting Set for Nov. 20 to Discuss Nomination Process to Fill District Magistrate Judge Vacancy in McPherson County

Friday, November 15

TOPEKA, Kan. — The 9th Judicial District Nominating Commission is set to meet on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at noon to discuss the process for nominating a candidate to fill a district magistrate judge vacancy in McPherson County.The 9th Judicial District Nominating...

McPherson County Community Foundation Scholarship Portal Opening Nov. 15

Thursday, November 14

By McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) will open its regular and adult learning scholarship application processes on Nov. 15. While scholarship requirements vary, applications will be accepted from all students in...

McPherson Fireman Injured in Thursday Afternoon Fire

Thursday, November 14

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — One McPherson firefighter was injured Friday afternoon in a commercial building fire in the 1000 block of West Kansas.McPherson Fire Chief Chad Mayberry said crews responding to an automatic alarm just...

Ad Astra Radio’s November Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Nicholas Griggs

Thursday, November 14

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Nicholas (Nick) Griggs, Vocal Music teacher at McPherson High School as the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust.

Smoky Valley High School Students Selected for SKMEA Honor Band, Choir and Orchestra

Wednesday, November 13

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Smoky Valley High School announced the students who have been selected for the South Central District KMEA Honor Band, Choir and Orchestra. 1234A Band Tessa Replogle, FluteClaire Blanner, ClarinetLucas Tubbs, Bass...

CCCK Soccer Coach Arrested, Placed on Leave

Wednesday, November 13

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The women's soccer coach at Central Christian College has been arrested on sex-related charges. According to the McPherson County Sheriff's Office jail log, Joshua Macharia was taken into custody just before 6 PM...

McPherson Hospital, Lindsborg Community Hospital, and Mercy Hospital Seeking Community Input on Local Conditions that Impact Health in McPherson County

Tuesday, November 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Hospital, Lindsborg Community Hospital, and Mercy Hospital are collaborating to gather community input on healthcare delivery and unmet needs in the county. This is part of their 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment.Over the coming months, these...