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Support Needed to Sustain McPherson Middle School Supply Closet

McPHERSON, Kan. — The future of McPherson Middle School's School Supply Closet is in doubt, and they need your help.The supply closet, started in 2020 by members of that year's Leadership McPherson class to assist students at MMS with school supplies during the school... Read More.

Beware of Jury Duty Scam Alert in McPherson County

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Sheriff's Office has issued a scam alert involving a person claiming to be a “Captain Wells” calling people and advising them they missed jury duty.The Sheriff's Office by the way does not have a Captain Wells. This... Read More.

Blue-Green Algae Mats Detected at Marion County Lake

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae mats.The KDHE Harmful Algal Bloom (HABs) response program has recently identified a new and evolving health concern... Read More.

City of McPherson 2026 Budget, RNR Hearings Set for Tuesday

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners will hold a public hearing on their proposed 2026 budget and to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate Tuesday morning at 9 as part of their regular meeting.The published budget calls for a total property tax levy of 53.238... Read More.

Accident Friday Morning in McPherson

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Police Captain Ryan Bauer told Ad Astra News that an accident was reported at about 10 AM this morning.Circumstances involving the crash remain under investigation at this time, but a medical issue may have factored into the crash.Name of the person... Read More.

Kansas FFA Selects National Band and Chorus Members

This morning, the Kansas FFA Association announced the band and chorus members selected to perform throughout the National FFA Convention this fall. The Kansas FFA National Band & Chorus Members: Band:James Marquardt - Greeley County Maisy Mack - Eudora Kaitlyn Webb - Cheney Gage Billinger... Read More.

McPherson Country Artists Exhibit at McPherson College Gallery

McPHERSON, Kan. – A new exhibition featuring artwork from McPherson County artists is on exhibit at McPherson College’s Friendship Hall. The public is invited to a closing reception for the artists on Sunday, September 28, from 2 to 4 p.m.Last spring, an open call was... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Releases $35K in August

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for August 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $35,000 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from four different community funds. McPherson County General Grants Galva... Read More.

School Supply Closet Faces Funding Shortfall

McPHERSON, Kan. — The expected cost of school supplies for each McPherson Middle School student is about $80.46. While the supply list is basic (pencils, pens and other essentials) it adds an expense beyond enrollment and program fees. For some families, even modest costs... Read More.

McPherson College Offers New Degree in Exercise Science

McPHERSON, Kan. — The Higher Learning Commission recently approved McPherson College to offer a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science starting in August 2026. The degree further diversifies the college’s academic offerings and builds on the existing strengths in the health science and sports... Read More.