This week’s McPherson City Commission meeting celebrated the artistic talents of local fifth graders who participated in the city's annual Arbor Day Poster Contest. McPherson has been a Tree City USA for 47 years and uses this contest to teach students about the importance of trees and their role in keeping the environment healthy.
In September 2024, a familiar community organization quietly began a transformative journey that would eventually result in a new name, a clarified identity, and a reaffirmation of its purpose. Formerly known as McPherson Coalition for Equity, Inclusion and Diversity (MCEID), the nonprofit is now McPherson Social Outreach League (SOuL).
Dacus Auto Body & Collision Repair, a trusted leader in auto body repair in McPherson, Kansas, announced today its acquisition of Crossroads Collision Inc., a key player in the auto collision industry.
Joy Bellesine, 40, was sentenced earlier this month to more than 22 years in prison after pleading no contest to multiple charges related to the sexual abuse and exploitation of a child under her care.
Like most of the nation, Kansas is experiencing a volunteer shortage, which is affecting nonprofits and community events across the state.
For two decades, the Brush Up Mac event, organized by McPherson Housing Coalition (MHC), has made an impact in McPherson. The annual event connects volunteers with local homeowners to help with home maintenance and yard work.
Chapter AY of the P.E.O. Sisterhood met on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the Vaniman Room of Peoples State Bank.
The Kettle Queens met at 2 p.m. at the Moundridge Library with seven ladies attending. They answered roll call with their favorite sun hat.
The McPherson Community Brass ensemble is set to bring inspiring live music to the public with its annual Spring Concert. The performance promises a rich blend of sacred and classical music, highlighting the skill and dedication of local musicians.
For poet Jesse Nathan, the Kansas prairie is more than a childhood backdrop. It's the wellspring of a creative voice that’s earning national recognition.