McPherson News

Tasty Tuesday at the Kansas State Fair!

Tuesday, September 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 9, 2025) - Today at the Kansas State Fair, it's Tasty Tuesday! While yesterday's rain has led the Kansas State Fair Board to close the parking lots for safety due to moisture, they hope to have them dry for the weekend's... Read More.

Split Votes Delay Action on MHS Roundhouse Floor Repairs and Flooding Mitigation Projects

Tuesday, September 9

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education spent over an hour and a half discussing options related to the Roundhouse floor replacement at a special meeting Monday night but, for now, accomplished nothing. After five separate motions for various options failed to... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Announces Parking Lot Closures, Shuttle Service, Tuesday Schedule Changes

Monday, September 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 8, 2025) — Following heavy rainfall on the Kansas State Fairgrounds, the Kansas State Fair has announced that all on-grounds parking lots are closed until further notice, with the exception of handicapped parking near Gate 5 on State Fair Road. Additional details... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Approve 2026 Budget, Discuss Bridge Priorities

Monday, September 8

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners have approved a 2026 budget that will require a one mill increase in property taxes, exceeding the revenue neutral rate by just over 1.8 mills. A resolution to exceed the RNR was approved prior to budget action.... Read More.

Monday is Dillons Dollar Day at the Kansas State Fair

Monday, September 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (September 8, 2025) - Today is Dillons Dollar Day at the Kansas State Fair! State Fair Board President John Leslie kicked off the board’s morning meeting with a quote from Dwight D. Eisenhower, “In preparing for battle I have always found that... Read More.

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.