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Athlete of the Week: Ava Burlie, Hutchinson Golf

Wednesday, October 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Each week, Ad Astra Radio recognizes different athlete’s outstanding achievements. Congratulations to the Athlete of the Week for the week of 10/27-11/2 Hutchinson High School senior Ava Burlie. The week: Burlie was part of the Hutchinson team that qualified for the Class... Read More.

McPherson Chamber 2024 Emerging Leader Awarded to Kena Dacus

Tuesday, October 29

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. (Oct. 28, 2024) — The Emerging Leader Award is presented each year to an individual who is an up-and-coming business and community leader – a rising star who is inspiring others. Among other criteria, this individual’s... Read More.

Tom Brown Presented with 2024 President’s Award at McPherson Chamber Annual Banquet

Tuesday, October 29

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. (Oct. 28, 2024) — Each year, the past presidents of the McPherson Chamber select the President’s Award winner, to recognize an individual for their valuable contribution and long-term impact on the McPherson business community. The 2024... Read More.

Sophomore-Senior Duo Qualify for State Meet

Tuesday, October 29

By Emmie BoeseUSD 311 Communications Director/BOE Clerk/Pretty Prairie High School Secretary PRETTY PRAIRIE, Kan. — Senior Claire Miller and Sophomore Amity White qualified for the girls KSHSAA class 1A state cross country meet. The Pretty Prairie High School duo placed in the top 15 individually at... Read More.

10th Annual Midian Shrine Fez-tival of Trees

Tuesday, October 29

By the Midian Shrine WICHITA, Kan. — The 10th Annual Midian Shrine Fez-tival of Trees is a fantastic event to kick off the holiday season! Here's a quick rundown of what you can expect:Dates: November 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, & December 1. Highlights: ... Read More.

VA Delivers Record Care and Benefits to Kansas Veterans in Fiscal Year 2024

Tuesday, October 29

By the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced it delivered more care and more benefits to more Veterans than ever before in fiscal year 2024 — including to Veterans, their families, and their survivors in Kansas.These... Read More.

Barton County Approves $30K Equipment Purchase from Bauer Computers

Tuesday, October 29

By Lucky Kidd BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners Tuesday approved purchase of just over $30,000 in computer equipment from Bauer Computers for various departments. Information Technology Director Dereck Hollingshead said the County has a plan to annually replace a certain number of computers.... Read More.

Walkaway from Larned State Hospital SPTP Enters Guilty Plea

Tuesday, October 29

By Lucky Kidd LARNED Kan. — A man who walked away from Larned State Hospital's Sexual Predator Treatment Program June 23, 2023, entered a guilty plea Monday to aggravated escape from custody. The plea by Gary Leslie Furthmyer, 73, came one day before a jury... Read More.

Mill and Overlay Challenges and McPherson City Project Updates

Tuesday, October 29

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — A problem that has cropped up over the years on some mill and overlay projects in McPherson has come up again, this time in the Sycamore area. While milling was being done the contractor came across areas of weak... Read More.

USD 418 Begins Discussion on New Vision Initiative

Tuesday, October 29

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education has started the process of developing a new vision statement for the school district, as the lifespan of the Vision 2025 initiative is coming to a close. The Board, along with district... Read More.

AG’s Office Secures Guilty Plea, 21-Year Sentence in Attempted Murder Case

Tuesday, October 29

By the Office of Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach PRATT, Kan. (Oct. 28, 2024) — Samuel Lee Hall will serve more than 21 years in prison for the attempted murder of Ana Oviedo-Baltazar, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced. On April 2, Hall entered a Pratt... Read More.

Sterling College to Honor its History with Founders Day Celebration and Heritage Convocation Service

Monday, October 28

STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College will be holding a Founders Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 1, the same day the College was founded in 1887.There will be a special Heritage Convocation service, which will take place at 10 a.m. in Culbertson Auditorium, and is... Read More.