McPherson – Week of March 26 2025

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McPherson Electricity Bills to Include New Demand Charge Starting April 1

Euclid Street Infrastructure Project Advances Toward Maple Street Completion

County Commission Approves Galva Industrial Park Annexation Plan

Sheriff Investigates Newborn Death in Moundridge, Awaiting Autopsy Results

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2. McPherson Electricity Bills to Include New Demand Charge Starting April 1

McPherson residents and businesses will see changes in their electricity bills starting April 1 as the Board of Public Utilities changes rates. During Tuesday's City Commission meeting, BPU General Manager Josh Bedel reminded the public of the upcoming implementation, which adds peak electricity demand (measured in kilowatts) as a billing factor alongside the existing customer base charge and energy consumption (kilowatt-hours). This is a shift in billing methodology and marks the first time many residential customers will experience demand charges, which have traditionally been applied only to larger commercial and industrial users.  Detailed information about the new rate schedules will be available on the McPherson Power website (mcphersonpower.com/rates) beginning March 29, giving customers an opportunity to understand how the changes might affect their monthly bills and what steps they can take to manage their electricity usage patterns.
Source: City of McPherson, BPU

3. Euclid Street Infrastructure Project Advances Toward Maple Street Completion

The City of McPherson's infrastructure improvement project continues to progress along Euclid Street, moving systematically from east to west with sewer line replacements. Having completed work at the Ash Street intersection, crews are now focused on the Maple Street junction, where the Board of Public Utilities reports they're nearly finished relocating water lines with approximately one week of work remaining. The project includes comprehensive surface improvements, with workers installing base sidewalk and stamped concrete on Euclid's south side west of Main Street, alongside pavement sealing in the area. Additional progress includes nearly completed work in the alley north of Euclid and east of Main, where crews have replaced an inlet and restored pavement, with reopening expected later this week. City officials confirmed at Tuesday's commission meeting that the south leg of the Euclid-Maple intersection should reopen by mid-week, and once complete, crews will move operations to the Walnut Street intersection as part of the ongoing water main replacement efforts coordinated with the larger Elm Street drainage project.

See our ‘man on the street’ reporting on the construction by Treg Fawl
Source: City of McPherson

4. County Commission Approves Galva Industrial Park Annexation Plan

The McPherson County Commission unanimously approved the city of Galva's voluntary annexation proposal during their March 26 meeting, clearing the way for expansion of Galva's city limits. The annexation will incorporate the Galva Industrial Park and one property north of Highway 56 into the city boundaries. Planning and Zoning Administrator John Kency presented maps and legal descriptions to the commissioners, noting that while the industrial park properties will extend the city's footprint, the northern property already abuts existing city limits. Galva plans to formally adopt the annexation on May 5, 2025, using the commission's approval documented in meeting minutes as part of their required certification process. The commission's action follows established county procedure for municipal boundary expansions, requiring no separate resolution beyond their recorded approval. McPherson County
Source: McPherson County

5. Sheriff Investigates Newborn Death in Moundridge, Awaiting Autopsy Results

The McPherson County Sheriff’s Office reported on Monday that it’s investigating a newborn death. On Monday, the sheriff’s office shared that on March 17th, deputies responded to a house in Moundridge, where they found the deceased newborn. The sheriff’s office is investigating this and is waiting for autopsy results before sharing any further information.
Source: KWCH

McPherson Bullpups Shine in AV-CTL Division III All-League Selections

The McPherson High School basketball program continues its tradition of excellence with strong representation on the Ark Valley-Chisholm Trail League Division III All-League teams. Senior Gabe Pyle was named Player of the Year, headlining the boys' selections that included his cousin Jett Pyle on the First Team and Ian Razak earning Second Team honors. Cade Strathman received Honorable Mention recognition. On the girls' side, Brooke Doile earned Second Team recognition while Ellie Bower and Rylie Whitfield received Honorable Mention nods. Circle's Jordan Crawford, a McPherson High School alumnus, was named Boys Coach of the Year after guiding his team to an impressive season that featured First Team selection Landon Boldra and Second Team honoree Keaton Koenigsman.

Bullpups Open Spring with Jamboree, Roll Through Valley Center

Baseball (3/21)

McPherson’s baseball squad kicked off the spring season with a Jamboree against Andover and Great Bend. Each scrimmage followed a 90-minute (or 6-inning) limit, with no official score and half-innings ending after 3 outs, 25 pitches, or 5 runs.

Baseball (3/25)

The Bullpups kept the momentum rolling in a doubleheader sweep over Valley Center, posting 14–4 and 11–1 victories.

Softball (3/21)

McPherson’s softball team joined the Jamboree opener, following the same modified format with Andover and Great Bend.

Softball (3/25)

The Bullpups shone against Valley Center, taking both games 6–0 and 10–2.

Girls Soccer (3/25)

McPherson dominated Salina Central, securing an 8–0 shutout.

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1. City of McPherson: https://www.facebook.com/CityOfMcPhersonLocalGovernment/videos/1034779102043525
2. City of McPherson: https://www.facebook.com/CityOfMcPhersonLocalGovernment/videos/1034779102043525
3. McPherson County: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/949/BOCC-Recent-Agendas-Minutes-and-Video
4. KWCH: https://www.kwch.com/2025/03/24/mcpherson-county-sheriff-launches-investigation-into-newborns-death/?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=organicclicks&tbref=hp