McPherson News

Ad Astra Radio Awarded Horizon Business Award at Annual Chamber Meeting

Thursday, November 9

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is honored to have been awarded the Horizon Business Award at the Annual Chamber Meeting on Nov. 8, 2023. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the McPherson Chamber of Commerce, our clients, and the wonderful people... Read More.

Windom Lions Club Pancake Feed and Senior Center Bazaar/Bake Sale Saturday

Thursday, November 9

By Ad Astra News Windom, Kan. — Visit Windom for the 71st Annual Pancake Feed hosted by Windom Lions Club on Nov. 11 from 6:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Windom Fire Station. The feed is a free-will donation. A portion of the proceeds... Read More.

Explore a Swedish Kansas Town that Celebrates its Culture

Thursday, November 9

By Sheridan Wimmer, Kansas Living LINDSBORG, Kan. (Nov. 6) — Whether you enjoy or despise Hallmark movies, they have perfected the formula of a feel-good holiday plot. A girl moves to a small town to save it from some sort of ruin, meets... Read More.

Genereux Named 2023 Recipient of K-State Salina’s McArthur Family Faculty Award

Thursday, November 9

By K-State Division of Communications and Marketing SALINA, Kan. — Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus has announced Bill Genereux, professor in the department of integrated studies, as this year's recipient of the Rex McArthur Family Faculty Award for excellence in teaching... Read More.

Efforts of Emergency Personnel Highlighted During Crash Responder Safety Week, Nov. 13-17

Thursday, November 9

By the Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — More than 80,000 vehicles are involved in crashes across Kansas each year, with emergency responders putting their personal safety at risk at every scene. With that in mind, “Protect Those Who Protect You” is the theme... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments

Thursday, November 9

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced 7 appointments and 3 reappointments to the following state boards and commissions. 911 Coordinating Council Purpose: To monitor the delivery of 911 services, develop strategies for future enhancements to the 911 system and... Read More.

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 Commerce TOPEKA, 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.