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Hutchinson Art Association 75th Anniversary Celebration

By the Hutchinson Art Association/Center   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Art Association is celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2024! The Hutchinson Art Association was founded in the Spring of 1949. Members met in private homes to share their love of art and plan for what has... Read More.

????Celebrating 75 Years of KNEX-KMCP????

By Lucky Kidd   McPHERSON, Kan. — The month of January marks milestones for two Ad Astra Radio stations. On January 4th, 1949, KNEX 1540 AM signed on the air for the first time, climaxing a nearly two-year effort to bring local radio to McPherson. Now KMCP,... Read More.

KDOT Announces Approved December Bids

By Kansas Department of Transportation   The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Dec. 13, 2023, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and... Read More.

McPherson Fire Chief on Administrative Leave

By Lucky Kidd   McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Fire Chief TJ Wyssmann has been placed on administrative leave. Mayor Tom Brown confirmed to Ad Astra News in an email Friday morning, in the wake of a number of rumors around the community regarding Wyssmann's status. Division Operation Chief... Read More.