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Kansas Gas Service Hosts McPherson Chamber Connection Nov. 30 By Brenna Eller   McPHERSON, Kan. — Kansas Gas Service hosted the Chamber Connection for the McPherson Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Nov. 30.  Katie Bowers, Kansas Gas Service Community Relations Manager from Manhattan shared that the communication team... Read More.

FHSU December Commencement Plans Underway

By University Communications   HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State University will recognize approximately 1,157 graduates during its fifth annual fall commencement ceremonies on Friday, Dec. 15 (in person) and Saturday, Dec. 16 (virtual). Graduates who have chosen to participate in person will be honored in two... Read More.

27th Annual Community Christmas Dinner

McPHERSON, Kan. — Would you be interested in volunteering for the 27th Annual Community Christmas Dinner? The Community Christmas Dinner will be on Dec. 25, 2023, at the McPherson Community Building. Doors will open at 11:15 a.m. and meals will be served from 11:30 a.m.... Read More.

KDOT Announces Approved November Bids

By the Kansas Department of Transportation   TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Nov. 15, 2023, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled... Read More.

McPherson Structure Fire at 900 Block of North Myers

By Lucky Kidd   McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson firemen were called out during the noon hour Wednesday to a structure fire in the 900 block of North Myers. Fire Chief TJ Wyssmann told Ad Astra News the fire originated in the garage on the north side of... Read More.

Dr. Elizabeth Mauch Named Chancelor of Vermont State Colleges

Dr. Elizabeth Mauch will serve Bethany College through December 31, 2023  By Bethany College   LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Board of Trustees of the Vermont State Colleges System announced today that Dr. Elizabeth Mauch will assume the position of system Chancellor, effective January 1, 2024. Dr. Mauch... Read More.

Be Aware of Thin Ice

By the City of McPherson   MCPHERSON, Kan. (Nov. 28, 2023) — Don’t be fooled! Be safe and watch out for thin ice, even when temperatures are cold. As the weather continues to cool, the City of McPherson is warning the community to stay off lakes and... Read More.

Over $12M Awarded to Fall 2023 KDOT Cost Share Projects

By the Kansas Office of the Governor   TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed announced today that more than $12 million state dollars will be awarded to 16 transportation construction projects across Kansas through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Cost Share... Read More.