McPherson News

Rep. Paul Waggoner to Not Seek Re-election

Friday, May 1

A central Kansas legislator announced Friday morning he will not seek re-election this year. 104th District State Representative Paul Waggoner (R-Hutchinson) said in a statement “My decision is driven by growing personal and professional needs but I plan on remaining active in politics.... Read More.

2026 All Schools Day Button Hunt Clue #1

Friday, May 1

🔎 𝐁𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐞 #𝟏: 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭 As you begin your hunt, remember your boundaries, stay off private property, and remember to have your license. This may be important later in the hunt. Button Hunt licenses and 2026 All Schools Day buttons are available... Read More.

McPherson Meals on Wheels Director Retires After 25 Years of Service

Thursday, April 30

Connie Grennan retired Thursday as director of Meals on Wheels of McPherson, on the last day of her 25th year in the position. Grennan became Meals on Wheels director May 1, 2001. At the time, she had not been working for a few... Read More.

Coffey Buys Kansas Barn Sale

Thursday, April 30

Hello! I’m Ben Coffey, founder, owner, and operator of The Ark Antiques and Flea Market in McPherson, KS. We opened in 2020, but I have been buying, selling, creating events, and negotiating since I was a kid. At The Ark, we value creativity, curiosity, exploration,... Read More.

Waldo Estate Makes Historic Gift to Hutchinson Community College

Thursday, April 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community College Endowment Association has announced a $1.8 million gift from the estate of Ray and Dolores “Dee” Waldo, the most sizable contributions in the organization’s history. This remarkable gift builds upon the Waldos’ long-standing legacy of generosity, following a... Read More.

McPherson Center for Health Expands Digestive Care with Advanced Endoflip and Bravo Technology

Wednesday, April 29

McPherson, KS- McPherson Center for Health is expanding access to advanced digestive care with the addition of the Endoflip 300 and Bravo pH Monitoring System, two technologies now available locally thanks to support from the McPherson Health Care Foundation and generous community donors. These... Read More.

Newton City Commissioners Approve Street Vacation for Business Expansion, Make Multiple Appointments

Wednesday, April 29

Newton City Commissioners have approved vacation of a portion of Highland Avenue between West 2nd and West 3rd Streets to give Millennium Machine & Tool more room for a planned expansion. The street in question, while platted, has never been opened and the city... Read More.

Teams Still Being Accepted for ASD Madathon, Button Hunt Licenses Still Available

Wednesday, April 29

Registrations are still being taken for the McPherson County All Schools Day Madathon Friday afternoon, May 8th in Linnea Park. Madathon Chair Leslie Buettenbaugh told Ad Astra News registrations for the 5th and 8th Grade events somewhat inspired by a 1970’s TV show are... Read More.

Big Kansas Road Trip Pop-Up Saturday in Humboldt

Wednesday, April 29

The Big Kansas Road Trip is coming to Humboldt Saturday. It's sponsored by the Kansas Sampler Foundation as part of their Kansas Explorers Club and is one of a series of pop-up events held in primarily rural communities around Kansas. “It's an opportunity... Read More.

McPherson College CARS Club Show Saturday, Cruise-In Friday Night

Wednesday, April 29

One-of-a-kind classic automobiles will be displayed during the 26th Annual C.A.R.S. Club Motoring Festival at McPherson College on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Organizers expect 450 cars from across the country to participate. This year’s show will also celebrate the... Read More.

McPherson College Honors Four Citation of Merit Recipients

Wednesday, April 29

McPherson College has presented four alumni the Citation of Merit award for 2026. Elmer Gooding ’63, Craig ’70 and Joanna (Dell) ’72 Little, and Pamela Higgins ‘83 were honored at the Evening of Recognition banquet April 24th at the Peoples Bank and Trust Welcome... Read More.

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Jessica Moyer, Kanopolis Drive-In

Wednesday, April 29

“Let’s fire up your Thunderbird, put in $2 worth of gas, and drive over to the drive-in and see a movie.” If that sounds like I’m in a time warp or having flashbacks to the 1950s, hold on. Other than buying cheap gas, it is... Read More.