McPherson News

Canadian Radio Hobbyist Hears Two Ad Astra Radio Stations on the Fourth of July

Sunday, September 7

Nigel Pimblett, an avid radio listener and hobbyist has now heard several Ad Astra Radio signals from Dunmore, a small province of Alberta, Canada.Most recently Pimblett has picked up audio from Kicks 106.1 KXKU and Country 1O1.5 KIKS.He heard Kicks 106.1 KXKU at 9:32... Read More.

Three Area Firms Named Finalists for 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Kansas

Sunday, September 7

Products from firms in Galva, Garden Plain, and Hutchinson are among the ten finalists for the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Kansas Competition. The contest sponsored by the Kansas Manufacturing Council highlights the innovation, Craftsmanship, and impact of Kansas-made products, from everyday essentials to... Read More.

Sandbags at McPherson High School Not Deemed Fire Hazard

Saturday, September 6

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Fire Chief Chad Mayberry responded Friday afternoon to reports it has received about possible blocked entrance doors at McPherson High School.Mayberry noted maintenance personnel have sandbagged around doors multiple times in the wake of the flooding of the Roundhouse floor... Read More.

Opening Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting at the 2025 Kansas State Fair

Friday, September 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 5, 2025) – The 112th Kansas State Fair officially opened its gates this morning with an opening ceremony at the People’s Bank and Trust Arena. Despite the rainy weather, fairgoers donned rain jackets and ponchos, with spirits high among the sounds,... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Board Prepares for First Day of the Fair

Friday, September 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 5, 2025) - As a light rain sprinkled the Kansas State Fairgrounds this morning, the Kansas State Fair Board met to prepare for the day ahead. Spirits were high in the morning’s meeting as the Board welcomed special guests Dave Johnson-... Read More.

Consumer Alert: Recent Storm Damage Could Attract Unregistered Contractors

Thursday, September 4

TOPEKA, Kan. (September 4, 2025) — Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is urging Kansas residents to use caution to avoid scams by unregistered contractors following storm damage sustained recently in Kansas. Storms last night produced hail in Harvey and Coffee counties, and in the... Read More.

Elyria Christian School to Resume Classes Friday after Closure Due to Hailstorm

Thursday, September 4

ELYRIA, Kan. — Classes will resume Friday at Elyria Christian School after it was closed Thursday due to damage from a wind and hailstorm that came through early Wednesday evening.ECS Athletic Director Jach Goodrich told Ad Astra News late Thursday afternoon the storm took... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Board Meets for Final Time Before the Fair

Thursday, September 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 4, 2025) - The Kansas State Fair Board met this afternoon for their orientation meeting to finalize preparations for the Kansas State Fair. One of the key points throughout the meeting was security for the fair. Lieutenant Dave Golden of the... Read More.

Kansas Wheat Test Weight and Protein Down from 2024

Thursday, September 4

Preliminary data for the 2025 Kansas winter wheat crop show an average test weight of 59.9 pounds per bushel. This compares to 60.7 pounds per bushel for the 2024 crop and an average of 60.7 pounds per bushel for the 2015 through 2024 crops.... Read More.

State of Kansas August Total Tax Collections at $692.3 Million; 3.9% Above Estimate

Thursday, September 4

TOPEKA, Kan. — The State of Kansas ends August 2025 with total tax collections at $692.3 million. That is $26.2 million, or 3.9%, above the estimate. Total tax collections were up 4.0% from August 2024. “This month’s stronger-than-expected tax collections highlight the strength of Kansas’... Read More.

Storm Wednesday Afternoon Produces up to Baseball Sized Hail

Thursday, September 4

A storm that rapidly developed late Wednesday afternoon northwest of Salina brought up to baseball sized hail in a swatch across Saline, McPherson and Harvey counties into the Wichita area. The largest hail reports came in a band from northwest of Smolan through McPherson and... Read More.

Peoples Bank and Trust Welcomes Scott Davis as Loan Officer

Wednesday, September 3

McPHERSON, Kan. — Peoples Bank and Trust is excited to announce the appointment of Scott Davis as a Loan Officer at its McPherson Main location. A lifelong resident of McPherson, Scott brings a deep commitment to the community and a passion for service that... Read More.