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McPherson Man Identified in Harvey County Fatal Accident

Wednesday, November 1

By Ad Astra News HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. — The Harvey County Sheriff's Office has identified the person killed in a one vehicle crash near Burrton Tuesday as a 26-year-old McPherson man. Cody Curl was southbound on Burmac Road about two miles south of Burrton around 4:50... Read More.

McPherson College Men’s and Women’s Home Basketball Games Returning to 98.9/1540 KMCP

Wednesday, November 1

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Basketball season is here, Bulldog fans, and Ad Astra Radio will have live coverage for McPherson College Men’s and Women’s home basketball games on 98.9/1540 KMCP. “We are excited to add McPherson College Sports to 98.9/1540 KMCP’s lineup,” Chris Shank,... Read More.

KANcycle Bike Sharing Announces Free Rides for Kansas Mobility Week

Wednesday, November 1

By Kansas Mobility Management KANSAS — Kansas is celebrating the 3rd Annual Mobility Week November 5 to November 12, 2023. KANcycle is offering the promo code “MobWeek23” for free rides on KANcycle bicycles during Mobility Week. This promo code is good for all locations in the... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $85M for Two New Water-Related Grant Programs

Wednesday, November 1

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Water Office today announced that $85 million over five years will go toward water projects with the launch of the Technical Assistance Fund Grants and Water Projects Fund Grants... Read More.

McPherson College Hosts Art Pop 2023

Wednesday, November 1

By McPherson College McPHERSON, KANSAS — Each year, McPherson College invites Kansas high school students to exhibit their best art and compete for prizes and scholarships at the Art POP exhibition in Friendship Hall at the college. This year, a record number of high schools,... Read More.

Inman High School Receives Grand Champion Title in 2023 Kansas State Fair Scholastic Press Corps Competition

Wednesday, November 1

By Ad Astra News INMAN, Kan. — A team from Inman High School was the overall Grand Champion in the 2023 Kansas State Fair Scholastic Press Corps competition.The team includes sophomores Cheyenne Smith, Chesney Black, Sidney Brooks and freshmen Jaycelyn Richter and Alexis Noone competed... Read More.

KDOT Continues to Contend with Staffing Shortages; Highway Snow, Ice Removal Could be Impacted

Wednesday, November 1

By Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Transportation is committed to keeping the highways clear whenever inclement weather impacts the state.However, KDOT staffing shortages create the potential for highways to not be cleared of snow and ice in a timely manner.... Read More.

HutchCC Launches Student Food Pantry

Wednesday, November 1

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. – To help combat food insecurity amongst its campus community, Hutchinson Community College has launched a student food pantry located in the Rimmer Learning Resource Center.“Nationally, nearly 60% of college students experience some sort of food insecurity”, shared Debbie... Read More.

DocTalk with Dr. Grace Strella rescheduled for Nov. 6

Tuesday, October 31

By McPherson Center for Health McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Center for Health is announcing that the “DocTalk” with Dr. Grace Strella previously scheduled in October has been rescheduled for Monday, Nov. 6 at noon at The Cedars Conference Center at 1019 Cedars Drive.She will share... Read More.

Linda Kehres and Elaine Heisler of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute to Present Nov. 6

Tuesday, October 31

By the Rotary Club of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Rotary Club will be hosting Linda Kehres – Director of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and Elaine Heisler – a board member and volunteer at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute on Nov. 6 at 12 noon Stringer... Read More.

Reno County City/School General Election

Tuesday, October 31

By Ad Astra News HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Exercise your right and vote Nov. 7 in the Reno County City/School General Election. Polling locations will be open from 7am-7pmTo request an Advance Ballot submit the Application to the Reno County Clerks Office at 125 W.... Read More.

Exercise Your Right: VOTE

Tuesday, October 31

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — The City/School general election will be Tuesday, November 7th. All polling places in McPherson County will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Advance voting ends Monday, November 6th at noon. Sample ballots are available... Read More.