McPherson News

Smoky Valley High School Students Selected for SKMEA Honor Band, Choir and Orchestra

Wednesday, November 13

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Smoky Valley High School announced the students who have been selected for the South Central District KMEA Honor Band, Choir and Orchestra. 1234A Band Tessa Replogle, FluteClaire Blanner, ClarinetLucas Tubbs, Bass ClarinetSebastian McGinty-Kinderknecht, Tenor Sax AlternateEmmalee Harris, TrumpetJill Hett, HornEcho Clark-Pavlovich, Trombone Treble Choir Emma... Read More.

CCCK Soccer Coach Arrested, Placed on Leave

Wednesday, November 13

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The women's soccer coach at Central Christian College has been arrested on sex-related charges. According to the McPherson County Sheriff's Office jail log, Joshua Macharia was taken into custody just before 6 PM Tuesday on two counts of aggravated... Read More.

McPherson Hospital, Lindsborg Community Hospital, and Mercy Hospital Seeking Community Input on Local Conditions that Impact Health in McPherson County

Tuesday, November 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Hospital, Lindsborg Community Hospital, and Mercy Hospital are collaborating to gather community input on healthcare delivery and unmet needs in the county. This is part of their 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment.Over the coming months, these hospitals will work together... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Hear Multiple Project Updates

Tuesday, November 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — Project updates were presented to the McPherson City Commission Tuesday. On the Euclid extension of the Elm Street Drainage project more sidewalk was placed last week on the south side of Euclid east of Main and electrical conduit and wiring was... Read More.

Provision Ballots Cast in General Election Counted in Vote Canvass, County Clerk Provides Election Update

Tuesday, November 12

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Provision ballots (313 of 4720) cast in last week's general election were counted in the vote canvass by McPherson County Commissioners this morning. County Clerk Hollie Melroy said 80 of the 159 ballots not counted were from people... Read More.

“Path to Pebble” Wins Top Prize at Grand Motoring Festival

Tuesday, November 12

McPHERSON, Kan. (McPherson.edu) — McPherson College's documentary, "The Path to Pebble," chronicling the decade-long journey to compete at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance won Best Documentary Short Film at the Grand Motoring Film Festival on Oct. 31 at Hilton Head Island. The film was... Read More.

Kansas Lawmakers Anxious about Costly Nursing Shortage at Psychiatric Hospitals

Tuesday, November 12

Staffing agency nurses at Larned, Osawatomie cost $60 million annually By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The staffing shortage at Kansas’ psychiatric hospitals in Larned and Osawatomie prompted budget requests of more than $60 million to continue filling the health-care gap with private... Read More.

The Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau Wins Armful of Awards at the 2024 Kansas Tourism Conference

Thursday, November 7

By the Rye Media Group LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau earned multiple Travel Industry Association marketing awards at the 2024 Kansas Tourism Conference held in Olathe.“The Travel Industry Association of Kansas seeks to promote travel across the state through programming that... Read More.

ReUse It Center Names Al Neufeld October Volunteer of the Month

Wednesday, November 6

By the ReUse It Center McPHERSON, Kan. — Al Neufeld started volunteering at the ReUse It Center on Thursday evenings while he was still working and enjoyed it so much that after retiring from teaching, he decided to volunteer more and now also serves as... Read More.

McPherson County General Election Results

Wednesday, November 6

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Beyond the Presidential and Congressional elections, most McPherson County voters had no contested races Tuesday. Local voters gave Donald Trump 70 percent of their votes in the presidential race, with Kamala Harris receiving 24 percent.Seven townships and three... Read More.

Veterans Day Area Events

Tuesday, November 5

In honor of Veterans Day, Ad Astra Radio would like to thank the brave men and women who have served or are currently serving in the United States military. Here are upcoming events in the areas we cover: HutchinsonVieyra Honors Foundation Pancake Feed & Bingo... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Replacement of Fire Department Pagers and Approve Other Items at Tuesday Meeting, Changes to McPherson County Toy Run Route

Tuesday, November 5

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday approved the replacement of Fire Department pagers at a cost not to exceed $18.259.50. The existing pagers are aging and require frequent repairs that can cost half as much as a new one, and McPherson County Communications... Read More.