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Get Out and Play: K-State Expert Says Outdoor Time is Learning Time for Kids

Thursday, March 2

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension News Service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Turns out, time spent outside is good not only for children’s ability to be physically active. Kansas State University child development specialist Bradford Wiles says it’s pretty valuable for their minds, as well. “There... Read More.

Conservation and Water: High Priority in the 2023 Farm Bill

Wednesday, March 1

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. questioned witnesses today during the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry’s third hearing on the 2023 Farm Bill, a five-year legislative package that is critical for providing support to Kansas’ agriculture industry. Today’s hearing... Read More.

February’s Ad Astra Radio McPherson Classroom Hero Award Recipient is Kaden Tichenor

Wednesday, March 1

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Ad Astra Radio announces the February 2023 recipient of the McPherson Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. Kaden Tichenor is in his first year of teaching Kindergarten at Eisenhower Elementary in McPherson USD 418. When asked what his favorite... Read More.

Johnson Snags KCAC Pitcher of the Week Honors

Wednesday, March 1

By McPherson College Athletics WICHITA, Kan. (macbulldogs.com) — McPherson College sophomore Jordyn Johnson was named KCAC Pitcher of the Week following a pair of solid outings, the league announced Tuesday (Feb. 28). Johnson, a native of Lakewood, Colo., got her week started with five strikeouts while... Read More.

Career Week Lands Fernandez as KCAC Player of the Week

Wednesday, March 1

By McPherson College Athletics WICHITA, Kan. (macbulldogs.com)— McPherson College senior Antonio Fernandez continued his staggering start to the 2023 season by doing something that just two other Bulldogs in history have done before en route to his first KCAC Player of the Week honors. The Tuscon,... Read More.

McPherson Boys Defeat Chapman in Sub-State Semis 71-39, Andale Awaits in Sub-State Championship Friday

Wednesday, March 1

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio McPHERSON, Kan. - Class 4A Sub-State Basketball tipped off at the Roundhouse on Tuesday, as the McPherson High Boys moved one game closer to the State Tournament after defeating the Chapman Fighting Irish 71-39. Cory Muehler quickly gave the Pups... Read More.

Jerry Jacobs Youth Football Combine Happens March 11th at Gowans Stadium

Wednesday, March 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson, in collaboration with the Hutchinson YMCA and Blue Dragon Sports, welcomes Jerry Jacobs, a cornerback for the Detroit Lions, back to Hutchinson and Gowans Stadium, where his NFL journey started. Jacobs, along with HutchCC Football, is... Read More.

Purchase of New Playground Equipment Approved for McPherson’s Wall Park

Wednesday, March 1

MCPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson City Commissioners have approved a $235,000 purchase of new accessible playground equipment to be installed in Wall Park. This will replace playground equipment removed from the park in 2019 for safety reasons. The equipment is being acquired from Cunningham Equipment, whose... Read More.

McPherson City and County Commissioners Agree to Allot Funding to Housing Coalition for Land Purchase

Wednesday, March 1

MCPHERSON, Kan. – McPherson City and County Commissioners have agreed to allot funds to the McPherson Housing Coalition for the purchase of property north of the Oak Harbor Cottages for the development of future housing after a federal grant fell through at the last... Read More.

Reno County Working Towards Availability of Additional Fire Utility Terrain Vehicles

Wednesday, March 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The first step towards the deployment of additional fire utility terrain vehicles in Reno County was approved Tuesday by County when a $32 thousand expenditure for Reno/Harvey County Joint Fire District 2 in Buhler was approved. At the present time, the only... Read More.

ProValue Donates Home to Interfaith Housing, Move Made Tuesday

Wednesday, March 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – On Tuesday, ProValue Insurance’s donation of a house that sat just to the east of its Hutchinson location to Interfaith Housing and Community Services was made official. ProValue had previously purchased the property where the home was located along E 30th Ave.... Read More.

Tickets On Sale Friday for TECH’s Annual Brewmaster’s Dinner

Wednesday, March 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Tickets go on sale this Friday for TECH’s Annual Brewmaster’s Dinner. Participants will enjoy a five-course dinner prepared by Chef Rick Carr, with each course carefully paired with a hand-selected beer from a local or regional brewery. It’s a great opportunity to... Read More.