McPherson News

City of McPherson Approves Incentive Program for Water Park Employees

Tuesday, August 1

Highlights from the City of McPherson Commission Meeting Aug. 1 By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — On Aug. 1, the McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved a 2023-24 agreement with USD 418 for school crossing guards and crossing guard supervisor. Under the...

U.S. 281 Resurfacing in Stafford County to Begin

Tuesday, August 1

By Kansas Department of Transportation STAFFORD COUNTY, Kan. — Work will start soon on a U.S. 281 resurfacing project in Stafford County. The Kansas Department of Transportation project – a surface recycle and chip seal -- will be on U.S. 281 from...

7th Annual Veterans Awareness Expo

Tuesday, August 1

Information provided by Patty Gnefkow (President/CEO of Vet-To-Vet Support Command) WICHITA, Kan. — The 7th Annual Veterans Awareness Expo will be on Aug. 5 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., and is a...

KDOT Approved Bids for July Highway Construction and Maintenance Projects

Tuesday, August 1

By the Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place July 19, 2023, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that...

Kansas State Fair Looking for Models by Aug. 15

Tuesday, August 1

By the Kansas State FairHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is looking for models of all kinds to help tell a story for the 2023 Kansas State Fair in photos and videos Sept. 8-17 in Hutchinson. No previous modeling experience...

Listening Tours with U.S. Congressman Tracey Mann This Week

Tuesday, August 1

KANSAS — U.S. Congressman Tracey Mann is making 16 stops through Kansas this week starting today, Aug. 1 through Thursday Aug. 3. Mann plans to visit with Kansans and listen to their thoughts and concerns to represent the Big...

Marquette Chamber Update for July

Monday, July 31

By the Marquette Chamber of CommerceMARQUETTE, Kan. — Hayley has prepared the first draft for the new Community Foundation grant program and it is currently under review by the Chamber.The Chamber has voted to issue a $4K match for the Community Foundation fund. Hitting...

Hospital Sales Tax Renewal on 2024 McPherson County Ballot

Monday, July 31

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Renewal of a half percent sales tax supporting the three hospitals in McPherson County will be on the ballot in 2024. The exact date is yet to be determined. Funds from that tax are...

Field Survey Set for Proposed U.S. 50 Bridge Replacement

Monday, July 31

By Kansas Department of Transportation A field survey is expected to begin around Monday, Aug. 7, for a proposed bridge replacement on U.S. 50 west of Hutchinson. The survey will be for a bridge replacement over Sugar Creek, near Abbyville, and shown...

McPherson County Spelling Bee

Monday, July 31

The McPherson, Moundridge, Marquette, and Canton libraries are competing against each other in a battle of spelling on Aug. 25. Each public library participating will bring their three best spellers from their communities to compete in an adult spelling bee at the...

Hesston Community Foundation Receives Over $77K During Campaign Event

Monday, July 31

HESSTON, Kan. — Just over $77,000 was raised during the Give.Match..Grow Hesston! campaign and $70,000 of that amount will be matched through the Patterson Family Foundation matching grant.The foundation said they are very grateful...

Planning and Zoning Application Fees to Increase in September

Monday, July 31

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson County Public Works had to halt their overlay projects for this year after running out of aggregate materials. Public Works Director Tom Kramer said the current supplier's capacity to haul the needed ¾ inch road is less than...