McPherson News

Labor Market Report July 2023

Friday, August 18

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

Suicide Prevention & Awareness Walk September 23

Thursday, August 17

By McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation will be hosting their annual Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk on September 23, 2023. The event will be taking place at Memorial Park in McPherson, between the hours of 9 a.m. and...

McPherson Citywide Spelling Bee Champions

Thursday, August 17

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — It took 10 words between the final two spellers to decide the adult spelling champion of McPherson Thursday night. The tenth word, hyperthyroidism was spelled correctly by Dinah Strange to win the McPherson Public...

Community Wide Corn Hole Tournament and Tailgate

Thursday, August 17

INMAN, Kan. — Inman FFA and the Inman FFA Alumni & Friends will be hosting a community wide corn hole tournament and tailgate on Sunday, Aug. 27 at the Inman City Pasture.A $10/team entry fee will be due before the...

New Kansas Bicycle Map (2023-25) Now Available

Thursday, August 17

Information by Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — Whether you’re looking to cycle from one county to the next or across the entire state, the new 2023-2025 Kansas Bicycle Map has a lot to offer those planning a short trip or a long ride.“The revised...

KCAIC Invites Creative Individuals to Join Kansas Touring Artist Roster

Thursday, August 17

By Kansas Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (KCAIC) announced it is accepting applications from artists to be listed on the Kansas Touring Artist Roster. Applicants can come from any artistic discipline including, but not limited to, music, theater, dance, visual...

Career Opportunities in Kansas Plentiful for Those Seeking Work

Thursday, August 17

By Kansas Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland invites jobseekers and employers to participate in this month’s Statewide Virtual Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 23.“In 2023 alone, more than 1,500 jobseekers...

Kansas Housing Resources Corporation Awards MIH Grants and Tax Credits

Wednesday, August 16

KANSAS — Kansas Housing Resources Corporation made award announcements on Aug. 11 for the 2023 Round 2 Moderate Income Housing, Kansas Housing Investor Tax Credit, and Moderate Income Housing-American Rescue Plan Act Award List. There were 20 projects from 19 Kansas...

BREAKING: KBI Announces Criminal Investigation Linked to Marion County Record to Proceed Independently

Wednesday, August 16

By Lucky Kidd MARION, Kan. — Kansas Bureau of Investigation announced today the criminal investigation linked to the Marion County Record will proceed independently and without review or examination of any evidence seized from the...

Dolly Parton Celebrates Statewide Imagination Library Program Expansion in Kansas

Wednesday, August 16

~Governor Kelly Proclaims August 14 ‘Imagination Library of Kansas Day’ in the State~~ By the Kansas Office of the Governor OVERLAND PARK, Kan.

Clue Auditions

Tuesday, August 15

By the McPherson Community Theatre McPHERSON, Kan. — Auditions for Clue are coming up on August 20th and 21st! Show dates for the Fall play will be October 19th-22nd. Sign up for auditions and find more information here:

NXTSTAGE Enterprise Engagement Series Applications Close August 18

Tuesday, August 15

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce NXTSTAGE Enterprise Engagement Series is a targeted program to activate a rich knowledge network and forge relationships between Kansas companies and established enterprises. This program aims to demystify the partnering process, to build customer pathways and accelerate innovation and...