McPherson News – Page 55 – Ad Astra Radio

Kansas Court of Appeals Upholds CKC Trail Ruling, Punitive Damages against Adjacent Landowner

Friday, September 26

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Court of Appeals has upheld a McPherson County District Court ruling involving a civil action related to the Meadowlark Trail between McPherson and Lindsborg. In an unpublished opinion released Friday, a three-judge panel of the court affirmed McPherson County... Read More.

New K-State Institute Equips Kansas Educators to Prepare Students for Financial Success

Friday, September 26

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University has established the Institute for Financial Education and Prosperity, a comprehensive initiative designed to support educators across Kansas in teaching financial literacy skills that high school students will need as they transition into the workforce and adult... Read More.

Roundhouse Flooring Replacement Now Expected to Start in October

Friday, September 26

McPHERSON, Kan. — If everything goes as now planned, McPherson High School basketball will open the season in the Roundhouse. On a 4-2 vote Thursday night, the USD 418 Board of Education agreed to move forward with installation of the new floor to replace... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk Takes Place Saturday, Sept. 27

Thursday, September 25

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation’s (MCCF) Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday Sept. 27. The event, meant to bring light to the nationwide epidemic, is open to the public, with participants... Read More.

McPherson College Recognized on National Survey

Thursday, September 25

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College is a great place to work, according to a new survey by the Great Colleges to Work For® program. The results, featured in a special edition of The Chronicle of Higher Education, recognize McPherson College for the 11th consecutive... Read More.

ReUse It Center Announces September Donations and Volunteer of the Month

Thursday, September 25

McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center has announced the donations for the month of September. The following organizations received check donations this month: McPherson County Feeds the Starving: $500 The MCFS project is a festive, hands-on community event to roll up your sleeves and feed... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Announces Elyria Christian Learning Center Coordinator as September Classroom Hero

Wednesday, September 24

McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Elyria Christian School Learning Center Coordinator Jennifer Swinney as the most recent recipient of the Ad Astra Radio Classroom Hero Award, presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. Each month, Ad Astra Radio randomly selects a... Read More.

Affidavit Released in McPherson Daycare Child Abuse Case

Wednesday, September 24

McPHERSON, Kan. — Additional information has been released in the case of a McPherson woman facing child abuse and other charges stemming from an incident Sept. 10, 2025, at a daycare she operated from her home. At the request of a Wichita TV Station, McPherson... Read More.

Evergy Recognized as Carl R. Ice College of Engineering 2025 Company of the Year

Wednesday, September 24

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University's Carl R. Ice College of Engineering is honoring Evergy as its 2025 Company of the Year in recognition of Evergy's outstanding commitment to engineering education, professional excellence and community engagement. Evergy provides electricity to more than 1 million... Read More.

KSU Foundation, Technology Development Institute Collaborate to Support Rural Innovation

Wednesday, September 24

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University's Technology Development Institute is expanding its reach in rural Kansas communities by establishing the Rural Technology Innovation Assistant Program through a unique collaboration with the KSU Foundation. Through a two-year, $1 million grant to the KSU Foundation... Read More.

McPherson College Ranks in U.S. News & World Report “Best College” List

Tuesday, September 23

McPHERSON, Kan. — For the 10th consecutive year, McPherson College has earned recognition by U.S. News & World Report in its 2025-26 Best Colleges list for Regional Colleges in the Midwest. This year, the college ranked within the top 20 on the list. Additionally,... Read More.

Local Consult Meetings to Focus on Regional Transportation Priorities in Kansas

Tuesday, September 23

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is inviting citizens to share ideas and discuss regional transportation needs concerning highways, public transit, pedestrians and more at Local Consult meetings taking place across the state in October. “We want to hear directly from Kansans about what transportation... Read More.