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Lori Shultz of Lindsborg Announces Candidacy for 73rd District Kansas House of Representatives

Thursday, August 28

There is now a declared candidate for 73rd District Kansas House of Representatives next year, and it's someone who has briefly been there before. Lori Shultz of Lindsborg announced her candidacy during a McPherson Chamber of Commerce Connection Thursday.Shultz, whose husband Clark is Mayor... Read More.

Loyd Builders Tapped for Mih Family Fine Arts Center Construction

Thursday, August 28

CHANUTE, Kan. — The Neosho County Community College (NCCC) Board of Trustees held a Special Board of Trustees Meeting on Thursday, August 21, 2025, in the Student Union Boardroom on the Chanute Campus. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. and adjourned... Read More.

Estimate – McPherson Population Tops 14K, County Population Up Slightly

Thursday, August 28

McPHERSON, Kan. — Based on estimates released earlier this month by the Kansas Division of Budget, McPherson's population has passed the 14,000 mark. 2024 data indicates that McPherson's population has gone up 162 and now stands at 14.068. McPherson County as a whole gained 243... Read More.

Investigation Underway Involving Exploded Device in Newton

Thursday, August 28

NEWTON, Kan. — An investigation is underway in Newton involving an exploded device this morning.Newton Police responded to a report about 5:20 this morning of shots fired in the area of the 1500 block of North Anderson. While no evidence was found at the... Read More.

Hope Unlimited Brings Support Services to ACC Students

Thursday, August 28

IOLA, Kan. (Aug. 28, 2025) — Allen Community College welcomed Hope Unlimited to campus this week with an informational table set up in the student union. The outreach effort is designed to connect ACC students with vital support services offered by the Iola-based nonprofit.Hope... Read More.

Sign Up for the 23rd Annual Burnin’ Down Main Cook-Off

Wednesday, August 27

McPHERSON, Kan. — Get Your Team Together for the Burnin’ Down Main Cook-Off! Think you’ve got the best chili or dessert in town? Grab your coworkers, friends, or family and prove it at the 23rd Annual Burnin’ Down Main Cook-Off! This is the perfect opportunity to... Read More.

Newton City Commission Approves Demolition Agreements for Former Dillons Building

Wednesday, August 27

NEWTON, Kan. — The former south Dillons Store in Newton will soon be coming down. Newton City Commissioners have approved a $160,000 contract with Dondlinger Construction of Wichita to tear down the building at 320 North Main which has been vacant for over a... Read More.

The ReUse It Center Announces August Volunteer of the Month and Donations

Wednesday, August 27

McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center announced its Volunteer of the Month today as well as the donations for August.August Volunteer of the Month: Kathy BerryBerry has been a volunteer at the Center for nine years. She started working at the ReUse It... Read More.

New Foods Featured for 2025 Kansas State Fair

Wednesday, August 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair starts next Friday! Many Fair Food Favorites will be returning as well as several new items. New Foods Featured:Truffle Burger — The Beer Garden Fried Pies — Little B’s Fried Pies Blackened Shrimp — MidState Cookers Fried... Read More.

City of Garnett Approves 2026 Budget, Commission Approves FAA Airport Improvement Grants for Future Runway Expansion Project

Wednesday, August 27

GARNETT CITY, Kan. — Garnett City Commissioners Tuesday approved a 2026 budget that will basically be revenue neutral. The amount of property taxes raised in the budget is 27 dollars more than levied for 2025, the budget has a projected levy rate one thousandth... Read More.

Allen County Commission Approves Budgets and Discusses Road Maintenance and Community Development

Wednesday, August 27

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — The Allen County Commission Tuesday evening approved the budgets for the county, three fire districts and two sewer districts and the resolutions for each to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate. During public hearings on the budgets, there was considerable discussion... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Lily Rodriguez, Hutchinson Girls Soccer

Wednesday, August 27

Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Lily Rodriguez with Hutchinson Girls Soccer as the Athlete of the Week.The week - Rodriguez had a strong week during a pair of Salthawk wins in early April. Rodriguez first had a pair of assists in a... Read More.