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Veterans Story Night Sept. 19

By Dan Hervey, McPherson American Legion Harry B Dorst Post 24   McPHERSON, Kan. — On Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. two veterans will share their stories at the American Legion. Friends, family and the public are invited. Kathy Nicholson and Sheryl White both served in... Read More.

Fatal Wreck Friday Near Partridge

By Lucky Kidd    PARTRIDGE, Kan. — A Partridge woman died Friday after her vehicle and a semi collided at K-61 and Partridge Road east of Partridge. The Kansas Highway Patrol said Janice Richardson was northbound on Partridge Road about 5 p.m. and had pulled away from... Read More.

Bringing K-State Sports Back to 1510 KLQR

By Ad Astra News   LARNED, Kan. — As 1510 KLQR approaches its 60th anniversary this fall, the station will bring Kansas State Wildcat sports back to Larned radio. This week, Ad Astra Radio and President Chris Shank announced a new agreement with LEARFIELD – the... Read More.

Young at Heart Day: Kansas State Fair 2023

By Brenna Eller   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The first day of the Kansas State Fair starts today and because it is Young at Heart Day, adults ages 55 and older will get in for $2 at the gates. The day is sponsored by Kansas Department for... Read More.

Residential Fire in Midtown Hutchinson

By Ad Astra News   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Fire Department crews responded to a residential structure fire at 2:43 p.m. today at 319 East 8th Avenue.  Upon their arrival, units found light smoke coming out of the eaves of a one and a half story duplex.... Read More.

The Salt City Welcomes Return of Hutch Fest in October 2023

By Brenna Eller   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutch Fest is coming back in full swing this October and is sure to greet the community of Hutchinson with loads of nostalgia since there hasn't been a full celebration since 2016. For many Hutchinson natives, Hutch Fest has been... Read More.

Annual Faculty, Staff Art Exhibit on Display in Friendship Hall

By McPherson College   McPHERSON, Kan. — An exhibition featuring the artwork of McPherson College faculty and staff is on display now through October in Friendship Gallery on the college campus. The exhibit includes a wide variety of artistic media. A closing reception is scheduled for... Read More.

Hutchinson Garage Fire Injures One

By Lucky Kidd   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One person was injured in a garage fire Wednesday night in the 1500 block of West 12th in Hutchinson. Hutchinson Fire Battalion Chief Jeremy Unruh said the first responding unit after the call came in at 10:45 PM reported this... Read More.

Hutch Rec Releases Line-Up of Hutch Fest Events on Oct. 6 & 7

By Hutch Rec   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutch Rec, in a partnership with the Downtown Hutch Rod Run, are excited to release the line-up of activities and events taking place during Hutch Fest on Oct. 6 & 7 in Downtown Hutchinson. At this time, featured events include: ... Read More.