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McPherson Man Killed After Motorcycle Strikes Semi

Wednesday, May 24

MCPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. – A McPherson man was killed Wednesday afternoon when his motorcycle struck a semi in southern McPherson County. McPherson County Sheriff Jerry Montagne identified the victim as 37-year-old Michael Heitkotter. Heitkotter was southbound on 14th Avenue when he struck the semi which was... Read More.

Celebration Marks Completion of $1.2 billion NBAF Lab for Studying Animal-to-Human Pathogens

Wednesday, May 24

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector MANHATTAN, Kan. — National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility researcher Lisa Hensley’s career took her from laboratory to laboratory and country to country to study the alphabet soup of ghastly pathogens such as SARs, monkeypox, MERs and Marburg. But she said an... Read More.

Red Cross: Help Boost the Blood Supply Around Memorial Day Holiday

Wednesday, May 24

KANSAS – The American Red Cross asks people to book a time to give blood or platelets now to address a recent drop in donation appointments that could lead to fewer transfusions for patients in the weeks ahead. Type O blood donors are especially needed to ensure... Read More.

Hutchinson Man Arrested on Aggravated Robbery Charge

Wednesday, May 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Tuesday morning Officers with the Hutchinson Police Department were dispatched to the 1000 block of North Main Street in reference to an armed robbery. An 82-year-old female victim reported hearing someone rattling the back door of her residence. Moments later she... Read More.

Royals Snap 4-Game Skid With 4-1 Win Over Tigers

Wednesday, May 24

By David Smale, AP News KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Maikel Garcia had three hits, an RBI and a run and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1 on Tuesday night to snap a four-game losing streak. Mike Mayers allowed one run on six... Read More.

Dragons’ Edmunson Named Jayhawk West MVP

Tuesday, May 23

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Community College baseball sophomore outfielder Will Edmunson led five Blue Dragon players on the 2023 All-Jayhawk West team and was named the league's Most Valuable Player on Tuesday. CLICK FOR 2023 ALL-JAYHAWK WEST BASEBALL TEAM The sophomore... Read More.

Midwest Single Source, Roberts Hutch-Line Announce Merger

Tuesday, May 23

By Christopher Ruvo HUTCHINSON, Kan. - An acquisition involving two Kansas-based distributors of promotional products, office supplies and other items is creating a combined company that will serve more than 5,000 customers and generate a forecasted $16 million in revenue in 2023. Wichita, KS-headquartered Midwest Single... Read More.

Cosmosphere to Receive SPRINT Grant

Tuesday, May 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Cosmosphere is set to receive a $700,000 grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce as part of the State Park Revitalization and Investment in Notable Tourism (SPRINT) program. This funding opportunity seeks to revitalize the tourism sector in Kansas in... Read More.

May’s Ad Astra Radio McPherson Classroom Hero Award Recipient is Aspen Lott

Tuesday, May 23

McPHERSON, Kan. - Ad Astra Radio announces the most recent recipient of the McPherson Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. Aspen Lott is in her tenth year at McPherson Middle School in the Special Education Department. When reflecting on what motivates her... Read More.

Brunk Earns First Team All-State Honors, Mac Lady Swimmers Set Two School-Records at State Meet

Tuesday, May 23

By: Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio TOPEKA, Kan. - The McPherson Lady Swimmers concluded their season competing in the Class 5-1A State Meet on Friday and Saturday, setting two new school records on their way to finishing in a tie with Hillsboro for 11th place... Read More.

USD 308 Board Selects Individuals to Interview for Vacant Seat

Tuesday, May 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The USD 308 Board of Education reviewed applications for the vacant board member seat on Monday (May 22, 2023). Board members discussed the 11 applications for individuals interested in filling the vacant seat on the USD 308 Board of Education and narrowed... Read More.

Sage Toews and Amber Smith Receive the 2023 Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Scholarship for McPherson County

Tuesday, May 23

MCPHERSON, Kan. – The Agriculture Future of America (AFA) scholarships are made possible by the McPherson Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee in partnership with Agriculture Future of America. The Chamber’s Agriculture Committee has raised funds to support the AFA Leader and Academic Scholarship for... Read More.