McPherson News

USD 418 Facilities Bond Election Falls Short

Wednesday, November 8

By USD 418 Board of Education McPherson, Kan. — The USD 418 Board of Education expressed disappointment at the initial results of Tuesday’s facilities bond election. As of early Wednesday morning, the bond question fell short with a tally of 1843 yes votes to 2149... Read More.

Other Results of McPherson County Election: Canton, Inman, Lindsborg, Marquette, Canton-Galva, Moundridge

Wednesday, November 8

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Taking a look at other results in McPherson County from Tuesday's election...In Canton, Earl Maltbie won a three-way race for May over Saxton Bezruick and Timothy O'Brien, with Rhonda Klatt-Hamby, Wendy Brotton, and Mary Jowers the top three... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 School Board, Bond Proposal and City Commissioner Election

Wednesday, November 8

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — For the 3rd time in two years voters in McPherson USD 418 on Tuesday rejected a bond issue. The $88.5 million proposal had its major item replacement the current academic area of McPherson High School. Unofficial numbers from the... Read More.

Local Veterans Day Events

Tuesday, November 7

Ad Astra Radio thanks all Veterans for their service! Here are some local events happening in and around the communities we cover. McPherson Veterans Day Events McPherson's Veterans Day events kick off with a free breakfast for veterans from 8-10 at the American Legion, hosted by... Read More.

Commerce Announces $2M in CDBG-COVID Resiliency Competitive Grants, McPherson One of Recipients

Tuesday, November 7

By the Kansas Department of CommerceTOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced 15 Kansas communities would receive their share of $2 million from the Community Development Block Grant-COVID Resiliency (CDBG-CVR) competitive grant program. This program was funded via the Coronavirus Aid, Relief,... Read More.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Central Christian College of Kansas and National Fitness Campaign Make Fitness Free for Everyone in McPherson

Monday, November 6

State-of-the-Art Outdoor Fitness Court Studio Coming to McPherson, KS By Central Christian College of Kansas McPHERSON, Kan. — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS), Central Christian College of Kansas (CCCK), and National Fitness Campaign today announced a partnership to bring an outdoor Fitness Court... Read More.

Kansas National Guardsmen to Support Veterans Day Events

Monday, November 6

By the Kansas Office of the Adjutant General’s Department KANSAS — Soldiers and Airmen of the Kansas National Guard will honor their fellow veterans, past and present, by participating in several Veterans Day events in the state.Saturday, Nov. 4EmporiaCompany A, Recruiting and Retention Battalion, will... Read More.

USDA Invests $4.21 Million to Help Rural Kansas Business Owners Lower Energy Costs, Generate Income and Expand Operations

Monday, November 6

By U.S. Department of Agriculture KANSAS — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Kansas State Director Christy Davis today announced that Rural Development is awarding $4.21 million in grants to help agricultural producers and rural small business owners make energy efficiency improvements and renewable... Read More.

Peoples Bank and Trust Celebrates 125 Years, Hosts Chamber Connection

Monday, November 6

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Peoples Bank and Trust's 125th anniversary was on Nov. 1, 2023. The bank hosted the Chamber Connection for the McPherson Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Nov 2. Tom Pruitt, the current Peoples Bank and Trust President, shared the bank's history... Read More.

BPU Employee of the Month for October: Chris Unruh

Friday, November 3

By the McPherson Board of Public Utilities McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Board of Public Utilities delivers some of the lowest-cost and most reliable power and water in the State. However, the BPU wouldn’t be able to do what it does as well as it... Read More.

McPherson to become Purple Heart City

Friday, November 3

By the City of McPherson McPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson is excited to announce its intention to become a Purple Heart City, joining a nation-wide list that today includes eight other municipalities in the state. To celebrate, the City will host a ceremony to... Read More.

Kansas Children Entering Foster Care is at Lowest Point Since 2006

Friday, November 3

~~DCF’s Focus on Prevention Helps Agency Achieve Milestone~~ By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that for the first time since 2006, the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) had fewer than 3,000 children enter foster care... Read More.