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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.

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Known Motors - Vintage Mazda Restoration and Rotary Engine Repair Shop Hosts Ribbon Cutting By Brenna Eller   McPHERSON, Kan. — Mason Polston, Owner of Known Motors, celebrated the Ribbon Cutting of his Vintage Mazda Restoration and Rotary Engine Repair shop with family, friends and the McPherson... Read More.

Woman Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge

By the City of Newton   NEWTON, Kan. — A Newton woman was arrested on suspicion of attempted second-degree murder and other charges Friday evening after a disturbance in the 300 block of East Second Street. Newton Police responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at around... Read More.

McPherson Landfill Fire Saturday

By Lucky Kidd   McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Firefighters from five departments battled a fire at the McPherson County Landfill Saturday, Oct. 14. Water shuttles were utilized from McPherson to the scene for the large fire that produced a lot of smoke and limited visibility along... Read More.