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Match Week Registrations Due Feb. 15

Friday, January 5

By McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Registration for organizations that want to participate in Match Week 2024 has gone digital! The County-wide Match Week will run from Mar. 4–8th.Organizations must hold an endowed fund at the Foundation in order to participate and... Read More.

Hutchinson Art Association 75th Anniversary Celebration

Thursday, January 4

By the Hutchinson Art Association/Center HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Art Association is celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2024!The Hutchinson Art Association was founded in the Spring of 1949. Members met in private homes to share their love of art and plan for what has... Read More.

????Celebrating 75 Years of KNEX-KMCP????

Wednesday, January 3

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The month of January marks milestones for two Ad Astra Radio stations.On January 4th, 1949, KNEX 1540 AM signed on the air for the first time, climaxing a nearly two-year effort to bring local radio to McPherson. Now KMCP,... Read More.

Salina Symphony to Present “The Harmony Games” & Children’s Activities Jan. 28 at Stiefel Theatre

Tuesday, January 2

By Salina Symphony SALINA, KAN. — Bring your children or grandchildren to the Salina Symphony on Sun., Jan. 28, at 4 p.m. at the Stiefel Theatre for this year’s Family Concert, The Harmony Games.Enjoy an afternoon of music and more with The Harmony Games, a... Read More.

Salina Symphony to Present “American Patriots” Jan. 27 at Theatre Salina’s Black Box Theatre

Tuesday, January 2

By Salina Symphony SALINA, KAN. — Join the Salina Symphony for the inaugural concert of its new concert series, Out of the Box, performed in the intimate setting of Theatre Salina’s Sunflower Financial (Black Box) Theatre Jan. 27 at 4 p.m. & 7 p.m.The Symphony... Read More.

Barton County Commissioners Approve Conditional Use Permit Allowing Performance Crop Research to Expand Business at 526 SW 20 Avenue

Tuesday, January 2

By Lucky Kidd BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners Tuesday approved a conditional use permit to allow Performance Crop Research to expand their business at 526 SW 20 Avenue. Although it's in an agriculture zoned area, an agriculture-related business requires a permit. The Barton... Read More.

Scott Meggers Sworn in as Member of Hutchinson City Council, Stacy Goss and Steven Garza Sworn in for New Terms

Tuesday, January 2

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Scott Meggers was sworn in as a member of the Hutchinson City Council Tuesday morning. Meggers won the Northeast District seat in the November general election over Stuart Conklin who had been appointed to the council last year to... Read More.

Becker and O’Dell Re-elected to McPherson County Commission for 2024

Tuesday, January 2

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Keith Becker was re-elected chairman of the McPherson County Commission for 2024 during their annual reorganization at Tuesday's meeting. The meeting this week was moved from Monday due to New Year's Day. David O'Dell was re-elected vice chair... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Take Oath of Office for New Terms, City Appoints Britta Erkelenz as Interim City Administrator

Tuesday, January 2

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission has approved the start of the process to hire a new fire chief. This action comes after Chief TJ Wyssmann was placed on administrative leave; an action made public late last week. Division Operations Chief... Read More.

KDOT Announces Approved December Bids

Tuesday, January 2

By Kansas Department of Transportation The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Dec. 13, 2023, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and... Read More.

Update: McPherson Fire Chief Not Returning to Position After Being Placed on Administrative Leave

Saturday, December 30

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Fire Chief TJ Wyssmann, who had been placed on administrative leave, apparently won't be returning to the position.In the wake of a number of rumors circulating around the community, Mayor Tom Brown confirmed to Ad Astra News in... Read More.

Bethany College Announces Appointment of Interim President, Dr. Steve Eckman

Friday, December 29

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, KAN. — Bethany College is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Steve Eckman as the Interim President for the next 12-18 months. Currently serving as the Chancellor at York University in York, Nebraska, Dr. Eckman brings a wealth of... Read More.