In the last two years, at least 136 Kansas children ages 14 and under were treated in emergency rooms or hospitalized for injuries involving fireworks during the fireworks season, June 27 – July 13.

Get to know the McPherson Family Life Center

Michael Thomas Grummert, of McPherson, recently became an Eagle Scout, the highest honor that can be awarded to a Boy Scout of America.

Approximately 25 people gathered in the living room and dining room at 401 South Elm on June 22, to dedicate the home to Carrie Horn, Habitat for Humanity recipient.

Members of the Unified School District 418 Board of Education revisited the naming of district facilities at its most recent meeting. Following the discussion, Dr. Randy Watson, superintendent, was instructed to continue work on the issue and to bring back two policies: one that outlines the naming of new facilities and one that covers renaming an existing facility or part of a facility.

The long-standing dispute about an alleyway in the 800 block of S. Main could come to a quiet closure.

SALINA – The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Kansas Inc. is asking for volunteers in Central and North Central Kansas to grant wishes for area children who suffer from life-threatening illnesses.

The Inman Independence Day Celebration will be held from 6-10 p.m. July 5 at the Inman Country Park.

Friday morning’s storms brought more than just summer showers to McPherson and the surrounding counties.

The McPherson Recreation Commission directed business operations manager Pam Axelson to prepare a preliminary budget based on a one-mill increase in the current MRC levy at a recent meeting.

The Kansas Avenue street project has begun and the City Commission held a special meeting Wednesday.

A look at the Shriners.

The storms that rolled through the county in the early morning hours on Monday brought an unwelcome surprise for 10-year-old Karlie Smith when lightning hit her bedroom.

Rumble strips were installed on 17th Avenue Wednesday, near the intersection of 17th and Limestone.

The BPU heard an update on its upcoming credit card program at its meeting Monday.