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Veterans Story Night Tonight

By Dan Hervey   McPHERSON, Kan. — Tonight, on Tuesday, October 17th at 7:00 p.m. George Mellinger and Ron Ensz will share stories at the American Legion. Both served in the US Army. Mellinger served during Korea and Ensz during Vietnam. Friends, family and the public... Read More.

USD 495 School Board Candidate Forum Oct. 21

By Larned Area Chamber of Commerce   LARNED, Kan. — The Fort Larned Teachers Association is hosting a USD 495 School Board Candidate Forum on Oct. 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Jordaan Public Library, 724 Broadway in Larned. All of the candidates running for USD... Read More.

McPherson College Career Services, Amy Beckman Featured By NACE

By McPherson College   McPHERSON, Kan.  — McPherson College’s career service program was recently featured in an article published by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). The article noted that 80% to 85% of McPherson College students work at any given point in the... Read More.

Halloween Carnival, Free Admission this Year

By Ad Astra News   McPHERSON, Kan. — The Halloween Carnival is back again, and the McPherson Optimist Club is excited for another fun evening of costumes, games, prizes and a lot of smiles!  On Thursday, Oct. 26, start the evening off with Trick or Treat down... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments

By the Kansas Office of the Governor   TOPEKA, Kan. – Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced 10 appointments and 15 reappointments to the following state boards and commissions. Governor’s Military Council Purpose: To initiate, act upon, and consider all necessary strategies to optimize the military presence in Kansas. Lana... Read More.

Fatal Single Vehicle Accident in Marquette

By Ad Astra News   MARQUETTE, Kan. — McPherson County Sheriff Department deputies were dispatched to a single vehicle accident on Smoky Valley Road near 6th Avenue on Saturday, Oct. 14, at approximately 08:10 a.m. On scene, deputies found a Kawasaki Mule rolled into the South... Read More.

WACCC Crawl for Cancer 2023

By Brenna Eller   McPHERSON, Kan. — Women and Children Combating Cancer of McPherson County held a Cancer Crawl fundraiser at five locations on Friday, Oct. 13 from 4 to 8:30. Hank's, Easy, Bob's Golf Club, Tres Amigos, and the American Legion hosted the pub crawl for... Read More.