Recent online discussions have raised concerns about the future of Meals on Wheels and Friendship Meals programs provided by Everfull in several Kansas counties, including McPherson County. The South Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging (SCKAAA) has officially canceled its contract with Everfull, ending the provider’s services in 10 counties as of June 30.
At Tuesday’s McPherson City Commission meeting, a spirit of celebration was paired with gratitude as officials upcoming holiday plans were announced and the commission recognized city staff for swift storm cleanup.
The icon that stood tall along Interstate 135 near McPherson for decades has fallen. The 30-foot-tall Chimney Sweep statue, nicknamed Mac, was brought down by strong winds during overnight storms on June 16.
Lisa M. Lucero grew up in McPherson, and she never expected to become the author of six novels. Now, she is returning to her hometown to celebrate that journey by signing books at Twice Told Tales.
A storm brought heavy rain through McPherson early Saturday morning, but it didn’t stop the fun at the 18th Annual “addies, Buddies, & Bobbers Fishing Derby at Lakeside Park. After a two-hour delay, kids grabbed their fishing poles and got to work.
McPherson County Jail recently reviewed its restraint policies and training procedures following an investigation by KMBC 9 News, a television station in Kansas City, that examined how jails use restraint chairs. Jail Administrator Arlo Blevins discussed the facility’s practices, emphasizing transparency and safety.
The McPherson Family YMCA and the Greater Wichita YMCA Boards of Directors have agreed to bring the two associations together under the same umbrella. With this collaboration, the Y will be able to expand its mission impact and serve more youth and adults in the McPherson community.
Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865, with a message that changed lives. Word of the Civil War’s end and the news that the enslaved were now free finally reached the people.
With the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, a McPherson family favorite event is set to return. Fireworks with a Fireman brings together fun, food, and fire safety for one exciting evening.
Fire crews and other first responders were dispatched to a structure fire late Friday morning in the 600 block of North Oak Street, where a kitchen fire forced four residents and their two dogs from their home.