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CHS Owners Elect Five Board Members

Thursday, December 11

Owners of CHS, a global agribusiness and the nation’s leading cooperative, elected five board members to three-year terms during the 2025 CHS Annual Meeting held Dec. 4-5 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.The following leaders were reelected to the CHS Board of Directors:Alan Holm, who raises... Read More.

Caring for Poinsettias

Thursday, December 11

K-State horticulture expert says popular holiday plant can be maintained year-round MANHATTAN, Kan. — In all their colorful glory, poinsettias are a great addition to any home during the holiday season. Ranging from red, white, green, pink or a color combination, poinsettias can be maintained year-round,... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Boys Team of the Month: Andale Football

Thursday, December 11

ANDALE, Kan. — Each month Ad Astra Radio will be recognizing a girls and boys Team of the Month, selected from area high schools. The November Boys Team of the Month goes to the Andale Football team!The month: Andale dominated the competition in Class... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber Launches “Cups of Cheers” Week to Spread Holiday Cheer & Strengthen Connections

Thursday, December 11

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce is inviting residents, members, newcomers, and local businesses to join a special week of holiday hospitality with Cups of Cheers: Elevating Great Bend, One Warm Welcome at a Time. In the spirit of the... Read More.

Water Conservation Measures at the Great Bend Airport Industrial Complex Following Pump Failure

Wednesday, December 10

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend is implementing temporary water conservation measures at the Great Bend Airport Industrial Complex due to a pump failure in the system that serves the Industrial Area. City crews are working diligently to repair the equipment... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Reese Swanson, Central Christian Girls Basketball

Wednesday, December 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Central Christian High School junior Reese Swanson as this week’s Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College.The week - Swanson helped get the Cougars off to a great start to the season,... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s December Classroom Hero Aubrey Powell, Presented by Heartland Credit Union

Wednesday, December 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce this month’s recipient of the Classroom Hero Award, presented by Heartland Credit Union. Aubrey Powell, 7th Grade math teacher at Reno Valley Middle School, was presented the Classroom Hero Award on Wednesday, Dec. 10.Each month,... Read More.

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Darrell Westervelt, Blueville Nursery

Wednesday, December 10

MANHATTAN, Kan. (Dec. 3, 2025) — “We’re not really in the plant business, we’re in the people business.”That may seem an unusual statement for the owner of a nursery and landscape company, but it describes the philosophy that has helped this business to succeed. Darrell... Read More.

Andale Basketball Sweeps Winfield in Season Opener

Tuesday, December 9

ANDALE, Kan. — The Andale basketball teams opened their seasons on Tuesday with a sweep over Winfield.Andale girls basketball coach JR Toliver picked up his first career win as the Lady Indians defeated the Lady Vikings, 52-10. Winfield pulled within one at 3-2, but... Read More.

Sentencing Delayed in 2024 Firearm Incident in Inman

Tuesday, December 9

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Sentencing for a man who discharged a weapon into two homes and a vehicle in Inman in December 2024 has been continued. According to the McPherson County Attorney's Office the sentencing for Benjamin Schwindt that was to have taken place... Read More.

McPherson Fire Chief Provides City Commissioners with Overview of Recent Hazmat Incident

Tuesday, December 9

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Fire Chief Chad Mayberry gave City Commissioners an overview Tuesday on the December 2nd incident where a semi hauling hydrochloric acid overturned at the US 56/Old81 Bypass intersection. The semi was going north on the bypass, K-153 for that section,... Read More.

City of McPherson Public Works Treat Streets Following First Snowfall of the Season

Tuesday, December 9

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson street crews were busy last week, and not just due to the hydrochloric acid incident. Public Works Director Eric Duerksen told McPherson City Commissioners at the Commission Meeting Tuesday that crews went out Monday to take care of treating streets... Read More.