McPherson News – Page 32 – Ad Astra Radio

Four Area Communities to Receive Downtown Rehabilitation Grants

Thursday, July 2

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded $750,000 in Downtown Revive & Thrive grants to support nine building renovation projects across Kansas including four in this area. When matched with more than $286,000 in... Read More.

Central Kansas Organizations Awarded Community Service Tax Credits

Wednesday, July 1

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that the Department of Commerce has awarded $4.13 million in Community Service Program (CSP) Tax Credits to support significant fundraising efforts for 24 non-profit organizations across Kansas. “Non-profit organizations throughout the state are doing... Read More.

Remembering the First Fireworks Display In McPherson

Tuesday, June 30

Submitted to Ad Astra Radio by John Duerksen When approaching this 250th anniversary of the United States establishment, It would be good to look back to the Bi Centennial celebration back in 1976. The McPherson JC's was still a functioning organization, and decided that it... Read More.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas, YMCA 360 Announce Access Expansion

Tuesday, June 30

YMCA 360, the digital health solution for YMCAs across the United States, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) are teaming up to make healthy living accessible to BCBSKS members 24/7. BCBSKS is the largest and only local, not-for-profit, health plan, serving... Read More.

Rock Fest at the Fair Completes the 2026 Kansas State Fair Grandstand Lineup

Tuesday, June 30

A night of rock music featuring From Ashes to New with Saliva and Saving Abel HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A hard-hitting night of rock is coming to the 2026 Kansas State Fair. Saturday, September 19 will be Rock Fest at the Fair featuring From Ashes to... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Selects Construction Manager at Risk for Bond Projects

Monday, June 29

Simpson Construction of Wichita has been selected the Construction Manager at Risk for the McPherson USD 418 bond projects. The recommendation of the district's Facilities Committee was approved by the Board of Education at a special meeting Monday evening. While all of the... Read More.

Gubernatorial candidate Curt Skoog discusses issues with Ad Astra News

Sunday, June 28

One of the last people to file for Governor this year visited Ad Astra Radio Friday. Curt Skoog is the Mayor of Overland Park and one of three Democrats seeking to replace term-limited incumbent Laura Kelly. Skoog has worked in marketing, business development and... Read More.

Kansas Supreme Court Rejects Carr Brothers Bid for Resentencing

Friday, June 26

The Kansas Supreme Court Friday affirmed the Sedgwick County District Court's order denying Reginald Carr's and Jonathan Carr's motions for resentencing. The Carr brothers were convicted of numerous crimes, including capital murder, arising from a notorious crime spree in Wichita in 2000. The Court... Read More.

CMS Authorizes Enhanced Payments for Rural Hospitals

Thursday, June 25

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran announced Wednesday the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved Kansas’ application to allow Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and Rural Emergency Hospitals (REHs) to receive enhanced payments through the state’s provider assessment program. During negotiations on the One Big Beautiful... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Announces Golden Ticket Giveaway

Thursday, June 25

Kansas, America-Themed Prize Package Gives One Winner the Ultimate 2026 Fair Experience Hutchinson, KS – The Kansas State Fair is bringing back the Golden Ticket Giveaway, and this year, the prize package comes with a Kansas, America spin. One lucky winner will receive the ultimate Fair experience for... Read More.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Waives Day Use Fees at Recreation Areas in Observance of America’s 250th Birthday Celebration

Thursday, June 25

WASHINGTON (June 24, 2026) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in support of America’s 250th birthday celebration, July 3-5. The waiver covers fees for boat launch... Read More.

A Gathering for Farmers, Ranchers and the Ag Community

Wednesday, June 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Buhler Mennonite Church (Buhler) & Hoffnungsau Mennonite Church (Inman) invite local farmers and ag professionals to a Gathering for Farmers, Ranchers and the Ag Community on Friday, July 31st at Hilton Garden Inn, Hutchinson, KS. 8:30 AM: Coffee and Donuts 9:00 AM... Read More.