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Building Collapse in Lyons

By Ad Astra News LYONS, Kan. — City of Lyons Crews and Emergency Management are on scene, on the North side of the square where a building, housing Yeraldi’s Boutique and County Seat Bar and grill's upper part of the west wall (side of Yeraldi’s)... Read More.

Update on McPherson City Election Results

By Ad Astra News McPHERSON, Kan. — More ballot numbers came in on Thursday from the McPherson city and school board elections. Unofficial results are updated below: USD 418 School Bond Question: Yes votes: 2,004No Votes: 2,259 McPherson County Liquor Question: Yes votes: 4,735No votes: 1,959 USD 418 School Board... Read More.

Unveiling of the Eternal Flame at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Today, the City of Hutchinson, in collaboration with community partners, neighbors, and the distinguished veterans who have valiantly served our nation, marked the unveiling of the Eternal Flame at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial situated on First... Read More.

October Home Sales Down, Prices Up

By Lucky Kidd Home sales during October in the Mid-Kansas area declined by 22.1 percent from a year ago. Prairie Land Realtors reports 95 homes were sold in their area last month through their Mid-Kansas Multiple Listing Service. The median sales price region-wide at $159,000... Read More.

McPherson College to Add Women’s Bowling in 2024-25

By McPherson College  McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College Director of Athletics Josh Daume announced today the addition of a varsity Women's Bowling program set to begin competition in 2024-2025. This represents the 19th varsity program at McPherson College."We are excited about the addition of Women's Bowling... Read More.

Cedars Open House at Assisted Living Residences

By the Cedars  McPHERSON, Kan. — Join the Cedars Sunday, November 12, for an open house at our assisted living residences! From 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. we will host tours through our newly remodeled assisted living spaces. You can stop by that day or... Read More.

Rise Up Rice County: The Brick Road To Nowhere

 By Rise Up Rice County RICE COUNTY, Kan. — Rise up Rice County is hosting their second event, Sunday Nov. 12, 2023 at 4 p.m. South of Sterling at the intersection of Hodge Rd and 95th Ave.The second Rise Up Rice County event invites the... Read More.

“Notorious” Exhibit Opening

By Hansen Museum Director Shari Buss LOGAN, Kan. — A special exhibit, Notorious, from the Smoky Hill Museum is now on display at the Hansen Museum, Logan, Kansas, and will remain on view through January 28, 2024. Kansas has a rich history of events and... Read More.

Hutchinson Community College President Carter File Announces Retirement

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College President Carter File announced on Thursday his intent to retire in 2024.File submitted his request to the college board of trustees indicating his intent to retire effective August 31, 2024."My time at HutchCC has exceeded... Read More.

MCF to Increase Match for Match Week 2023

By the McPherson County Community Foundation MOUNDRIDGE, Kan.  — The Moundridge Community Foundation’s (MCF) annual matching event is entering its ninth year of helping build the endowments of local partnering non-profits. Match Week will take place during the week of Nov. 6-10. A total of... Read More.

McPherson County Philanthropist of the Year Celebration: Nov. 14

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation is excited to announce their award winners for Philanthropist of the Year (POY) and Organization of the Year (OOY). This year’s POY will be McPherson Community member Jo French and OOY... Read More.