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Friendship Meals Seeking Donations to Offset Funding Cuts

Sunday, December 22

By Lucky Kidd Some donations have been received to help the Friendship Meals program continue in the Larned area in the wake of federal funding for it being cut by nearly Half.Welcome Inn Senior Center director Juanita Lemon tells Ad Astra News they are looking... Read More.

Bond Raised for Suspect in Wednesday Incident in Inman, Other Cases

Sunday, December 22

By Lucky Kidd INMAN, Kan. -- The man who allegedly fired shots at two homes and a vehicle last Wednesday in Inman made appearances Friday in McPherson County District Court in four separate cases.During a first appearance before Magistrate Judge Amanda Faber on three of... Read More.

Experience Artrageous at the McPherson Opera House February 13, 2025

Friday, December 20

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — ARTrageous , a theater arts community based outside of Albuquerque, NM., who uses art, energy and creativity to bring their audience together with a 3D visual concert will be coming to the McPherson Opera House in February 2025. Artrageous... Read More.

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Doctor on False Statements, Writing Charges Related to 1989 Rape

Friday, December 20

Law Enforcement Continues to Seek Information in Ohio, Colorado & Kansas By Lucky Kidd DAYTON, Ohio — Federal investigators are seeking any possible victims or other information involving a doctor who at one time practiced in Kansas and who has been linked by DNA evidence to... Read More.

Charges Filed in Inman Shots Fired Case

Friday, December 20

By Lucky Kidd INMAN, Kan. — Charges have been filed in connection with Wednesday morning's shots fired incident in Inman that led to cancellation of classes in USD 448.In a complaint filed in McPherson County District Court Friday, Benjamin Schwindt of Inman is charged with... Read More.

Sterling High School Evacuated Amid Gas Leak Concerns During Routine Inspection

Friday, December 20

By Lucky Kidd STERLING, Kan. — Sterling Junior-Senior High school was evacuated this morning after a possible gas leak. According to a release from USD 376, the state fire marshal's office was doing a routine inspection of the school when he felt like there was... Read More.

SILVER ALERT: Active Search Ongoing for Reno County Man

Friday, December 20

*Updates from the Reno County Sheriff's OfficeRENO COUNTY, Kan. (Dec. 20, 2024) — An update from Captain Shawn McClay of the Reno County Sheriff's Office shared the SILVER ALERT for Gary Foster is still active. Dog teams from the Kansas Search and Rescue Dog... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s December Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Recipient Angela Kahle

Thursday, December 19

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio, along with community partners, is proud to announce McPherson Middle School 6th and 7th grade science teacher Angela Kahle as the December 2024 Classroom Hero presented by Peoples Bank and Trust.Each month, Ad Astra Radio randomly selects... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol’s Newest Troopers Graduate from Training Academy

Wednesday, December 18

By Kansas Highway Patrol SALINA, Kan. — Two new classes of Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers graduated from the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy on Tuesday, December 17 in Salina, Kansas. Condensed Recruit Class #69 graduated four (4) new troopers and Basic Recruit Class #70 graduated... Read More.

Former Neosho County Prosecutor Facing Felony Charges

Wednesday, December 18

By Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Former Neosho County Attorney Linus Thuston, who was jailed for misdemeanor convictions earlier this year, now faces six felony charges of perjury and witness intimidation.Special prosecutor Branden Bell filed the charges Monday in Neosho County... Read More.

Evergy Offers Tips for Energy Efficiency During the Holidays

Wednesday, December 18

Small Changes Can Help Save Energy and Money By Evergy, Inc. KANSAS CITY, MO — The holidays are here. Whether you’re hosting a big gathering with friends and family or keeping things quiet at home, Evergy is reminding customers of ways to save energy this season. ENTERTAINING... Read More.

Hutchinson Clinic to No Longer be in Network with Blue Cross and Blue Shield Effective January 1, 2025

Wednesday, December 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Clinic has decided to no longer be in-network with Blue Cross and Blue Shield, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Hutchinson Clinic released a statement on Tuesday about the decision, which was made after extensive negotiations and careful evaluation of financial impact according... Read More.