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St. Joseph Catholic School Kindergarten Teacher Receives May Classroom Hero Award

Monday, May 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — Kindergarten teacher Jennifer Wagner goes above and beyond for her students and colleagues at St. Joseph Catholic School in McPherson. Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Miss Wagner as this month’s recipient of the Classroom Hero Award, presented by Peoples Bank... Read More.

McPherson Center for Health Celebrates Staff Graduates of Leadership McPherson

Monday, May 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Center for Health is proud to recognize two outstanding team members, Kelsi Hilger, Paramedic and Lieutenant with McPherson EMS, and Colton Arnold, Certified Surgical Technician (CST), on their recent graduation from Leadership McPherson. Leadership McPherson is a respected community program designed... Read More.

Hutchinson Community Foundation Hosting Summer Workshops Focusing on Data Strategy and Leadership

Monday, May 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Leveraging data and practicing leadership will be the focus of a series of free professional development opportunities hosted by Hutchinson Community Foundation this summer as part of its ongoing Nonprofit Strength Initiative. Staff and board members of community-based organizations serving Reno County... Read More.

Jo Dee Messina Brings Bridges Tour to the Kansas State Fair

Monday, May 11

Country Stars Take The Kansas Star Casino Grandstand Stage Sunday, September 13 at 7:30 PM HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Country music icon Jo Dee Messina will bring her signature powerhouse vocals and chart-topping hits to the 2026 Kansas State Fair. Messina will take the stage at... Read More.

Wilper Named Dragon Educator of the Year

Monday, May 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College has announced that Matt Wilper, Associate Professor of Economics, has been selected as the 2025-26 Dragon Educator of the Year. Wilper was selected from nominees from all academic areas by the HutchCC Student Government Association (SGA) for the honor.... Read More.

Hutchinson Clinic Addresses Pharmacy Policy Change Affecting Controlled Substance Prescriptions

Friday, May 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Clinic is sending patient letters to inform the community of a recent policy change by Kroger affiliated pharmacies, including Dillons Pharmacy locations, regarding the filling of certain controlled substance prescriptions. Kroger has notified Hutchinson Clinic that its pharmacies will no longer... Read More.

KBI Investigating Officer Involved Shooting Tied to Thursday Night Chase

Friday, May 8

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has been called in to investigate an officer involved shooting Thursday night in Bourbon County involving Crawford County Sheriff's deputies. The KBI said deputies were pursuing a stolen semi-truck fleeing north from Pittsburg, reported to be driving into... Read More.

Former Microsoft Executive and Kansas Native to Speak During KARL Event

Friday, May 8

Agricultural leadership program graduates one class, set to announce the next MANHATTAN, Kan. (May 8, 2026) — Tickets are now available for the Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership Program’s Big Event on June 6, featuring the most recent graduating class and a keynote address... Read More.

Kansas Native Convicted in $150 Million Fraud Scheme

Friday, May 8

TOPEKA — The former top executive of a company granted a banking charter by the Kansas Legislature was found guilty Thursday by a federal jury of orchestrating a scheme to funnel more than $150 million to himself through securities fraud, false claims and fabricated... Read More.

Thursday Fire Damages Iola Apartment House

Thursday, May 7

Multiple firefighters responded late this morning to an apartment fire in midtown Iola. Fire units were called to a three-story apartment house at 302 East Street, around 10:45 AM. Iola Radio's Gene Myrick said witnesses reported hearing a loud pop before the fire began. There were... Read More.

McPherson College Announces Expansion Plans for Templeton Hall

Wednesday, May 6

At the 50th anniversary celebration of the Automotive Restoration program at McPherson College, Amanda Gutierrez, vice president for automotive restoration, announced plans to update and expand Templeton Hall, the program's home for the past 50 years. "The next phase of Templeton Hall will allow us... Read More.

All Schools Day Button Hunt Winners Announced, Clues Explained

Wednesday, May 6

A first-time hunter and one of the most successful ones were the winners in the 2026 McPherson County All Schools Day Button Hunts. Cassandra Slife of McPherson found the medallion Tuesday morning, hidden under a slightly elevated on one end rock next to a... Read More.