The start of a new school year brings a familiar mix of excitement, nerves, and early morning routines. As students return to classrooms across town, families prepare for the daily rhythm of drop-offs, pickups, and after-school activities.
During the August 11 regular Inman City Council meeting, Kerry Richardson requested permission to install a pop machine at Lambert Park. The council declined the proposal, citing location concerns, and suggested alternative sites elsewhere in the city.
Lakeside Park will come alive with music, fun, and community spirit as the United Way of McPherson County hosts its annual Party in the Park. The event marks the official kick-off of the organization’s 2025 campaign, which aims to raise $300,000 to support vital services across the county.
Local nature photographers Jim and Cindy Griggs are back with another unforgettable presentation, this time diving deep into the world of gray whales. Their latest adventure took them to Baja, Mexico, where they encountered these majestic creatures up close in the lagoons near Guerrero Negro.
In July 2024, the Gaeddert Family Fund, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation, provided funding to purchase book sets focused on grief for a local bereavement support group.
McPherson Center for Health has been awarded a 5-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), placing it among the top-performing hospitals in the nation for quality of care and the only facility within a 60-mile radius to hold this national recognition. This recognition reflects excellence across five key areas of performance: mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely and effective care, all of which are evaluated through rigorous national standards.
The McPherson Chamber of Commerce and McPherson Main Street are teaming up with McPherson College and Central Christian College to welcome new students to town with a series of events designed to build community connections and introduce students to local businesses. College Connections, will take place downtown on Saturday, August 23, from 10 a.m.
A fatal accident involving a motorcycle and an SUV occurred Sunday morning, August 17, at approximately 10:18 a.m. at the intersection of 22nd Avenue and Comanche Road, just outside Galva.
The City of McPherson has approved Ordinance No. 3444, which updates how residents can view and request public records under the Kansas Open Records Act.
After years of working out of a cramped Law Enforcement Center, the McPherson Police Department is preparing to open the new substation at 218 E. Kansas Avenue, near the city’s business district.