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CCCK Soccer Coach Arrested, Placed on Leave

Wednesday, November 13

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The women's soccer coach at Central Christian College has been arrested on sex-related charges. According to the McPherson County Sheriff's Office jail log, Joshua Macharia was taken into custody just before 6 PM Tuesday on two counts of aggravated... Read More.

Patrick Mahomes Calls Burglaries of his and Travis Kelce’s Homes ‘Frustrating, Disappointing’

Wednesday, November 13

The Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs quarterback and the star tight end were both targeted a month ago in break-ins that were only recently revealed. By David K. Li, NBC News Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said Wednesday it's "frustrating, disappointing"... Read More.

McPherson Hospital, Lindsborg Community Hospital, and Mercy Hospital Seeking Community Input on Local Conditions that Impact Health in McPherson County

Tuesday, November 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Hospital, Lindsborg Community Hospital, and Mercy Hospital are collaborating to gather community input on healthcare delivery and unmet needs in the county. This is part of their 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment. Over the coming months, these hospitals will work together... Read More.

Sterling College Exceeds Founders Day: Day of Giving Goal, Unlocks $100,000 Matching Gift

Tuesday, November 12

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. (Sterling.edu) — Sterling College is proud to announce that it has met its ambitious 2024 Founders Day: Day of Giving matching challenge, raising $142,007 in contributions from alumni, friends, and supporters. This achievement has unlocked an additional $100,000 matching... Read More.

K-State Students Assisting in LaHarpe Cleanup Saturday

Tuesday, November 12

By Lucky Kidd IOLA, Kan. — A team of students from Kansas State University will be taking part in the city of LaHarpe's community cleanup Saturday. The students will be leaving Friday afternoon and will undergo a training session prior to departing. This is part of... Read More.

Provision Ballots Cast in General Election Counted in Vote Canvass, County Clerk Provides Election Update

Tuesday, November 12

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Provision ballots (313 of 4720) cast in last week's general election were counted in the vote canvass by McPherson County Commissioners this morning. County Clerk Hollie Melroy said 80 of the 159 ballots not counted were from people... Read More.

“Path to Pebble” Wins Top Prize at Grand Motoring Festival

Tuesday, November 12

McPHERSON, Kan. (McPherson.edu) — McPherson College's documentary, "The Path to Pebble," chronicling the decade-long journey to compete at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance won Best Documentary Short Film at the Grand Motoring Film Festival on Oct. 31 at Hilton Head Island. The film was... Read More.

Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education Approves 2025 Bond Election

Tuesday, November 12

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education Monday accepted a Facility Steering Committee Recommendation to submit to voters next April 1st a $109.5 million bond issue for a number of projects, chief of which would be construction of a... Read More.

Kansas Lawmakers Anxious about Costly Nursing Shortage at Psychiatric Hospitals

Tuesday, November 12

Staffing agency nurses at Larned, Osawatomie cost $60 million annually By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The staffing shortage at Kansas’ psychiatric hospitals in Larned and Osawatomie prompted budget requests of more than $60 million to continue filling the health-care gap with private... Read More.

K-State University Honors Program Welcomes Inaugural Cohort of Robert E. Campbell Scholars

Friday, November 8

By Sara Luly, K-State News and Communications MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University has selected the inaugural cohort of Robert E. Campbell Scholars, a group of high-achieving and academically talented students in the University Honors Program who will receive renewable scholarships. Scholars receive... Read More.

Veterans Day Area Events

Tuesday, November 5

In honor of Veterans Day, Ad Astra Radio would like to thank the brave men and women who have served or are currently serving in the United States military. Here are upcoming events in the areas we cover: Hutchinson Vieyra Honors Foundation Pancake Feed & Bingo... Read More.

Kansas Arts Commission and KTWU Partner to Showcase Kansas Musicians, Featuring Melissa Etheridge, Freedy Johnston

Saturday, November 2

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Arts Commission announced that Grammy- and Oscar-winning rockstar/musician Melissa Etheridge and 1994 Rolling Stone Songwriter of the Year Freedy Johnston will be featured in a new television series highlighting the diverse musical talent born... Read More.