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Mastermind Grants Open Now Through Sept. 30, Upcoming County Wide Mastermind Summit

Thursday, August 28

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) is now accepting applications for its Mastermind McPherson County grant process. Applications are open through Sept. 30 for county nonprofits, government entities and community groups. To be considered, projects must address one of the key... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff to Honor the Victims of Minneapolis, Minnesota Shooting

Thursday, August 28

TOPEKA, Kan. — Today, in honor of the victims of the Minneapolis, Minnesota shooting at Annunciation Catholic School, Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, directed flags throughout the State of Kansas be lowered to half-staff effective immediately until sundown on Sunday,... Read More.

Lori Shultz of Lindsborg Announces Candidacy for 73rd District Kansas House of Representatives

Thursday, August 28

There is now a declared candidate for 73rd District Kansas House of Representatives next year, and it's someone who has briefly been there before. Lori Shultz of Lindsborg announced her candidacy during a McPherson Chamber of Commerce Connection Thursday. Shultz, whose husband Clark is Mayor... Read More.

Loyd Builders Tapped for Mih Family Fine Arts Center Construction

Thursday, August 28

CHANUTE, Kan. — The Neosho County Community College (NCCC) Board of Trustees held a Special Board of Trustees Meeting on Thursday, August 21, 2025, in the Student Union Boardroom on the Chanute Campus. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. and adjourned... Read More.

Estimate – McPherson Population Tops 14K, County Population Up Slightly

Thursday, August 28

McPHERSON, Kan. — Based on estimates released earlier this month by the Kansas Division of Budget, McPherson's population has passed the 14,000 mark. 2024 data indicates that McPherson's population has gone up 162 and now stands at 14.068. McPherson County as a whole gained 243... Read More.

Investigation Underway Involving Exploded Device in Newton

Thursday, August 28

NEWTON, Kan. — An investigation is underway in Newton involving an exploded device this morning. Newton Police responded to a report about 5:20 this morning of shots fired in the area of the 1500 block of North Anderson. While no evidence was found at the... Read More.

Blue Dragon men’s cross country team ranked 4th in preseason poll

Thursday, August 28

The Hutchinson Community College men’s cross country team is ranked No. 4 in the 2025 NJCAA Division I Men’s Cross Country National Coaches’ Preseason Poll. The men’s and women’s polls were released Wednesday by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). The... Read More.

Kansas Volleyball Association 2025 Pre-Season Rankings

Thursday, August 28

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Volleyball Association is pleased to announce the 2025 Pre-Season Volleyball Rankings. Current classifications for rankings are based on enrollments from the 2024-25 school year, and the rankings will be adjusted when updated classifications are released at the end of... Read More.

Hope Unlimited Brings Support Services to ACC Students

Thursday, August 28

IOLA, Kan. (Aug. 28, 2025) — Allen Community College welcomed Hope Unlimited to campus this week with an informational table set up in the student union. The outreach effort is designed to connect ACC students with vital support services offered by the Iola-based nonprofit. Hope... Read More.

High School Football Preview: Stafford County

Thursday, August 28

Ad Astra Radio is previewing area football teams, based on county. Today, we preview Stafford County. Previous previews: Aug. 25: Pawnee County. Aug. 26: Kingman County Aug. 27: western Sedgwick County Macksville Mustangs Coach: Jordan Hackerott, first season Classification: Eight-player Division 2 District: 6 2024: 3-6 Postseason: Lost to Central Christian 48-6 Best postseason... Read More.

Former Hutchinson Blue Dragon Waymond Jordan Jr. will start at running back for Southern California

Thursday, August 28

Former Hutchinson Blue Dragon running back Waymond Jordan Jr. will likely start at running back for the University of Southern California Trojans, according to On3.com/Rivals. Jordan, a 5-foot-10, 200-pound junior from Pensacola, Fla., rushed for for 1,614 yards and 20 touchdowns in 2024 for the... Read More.

Buhler varsity, JV girls tennis players competing at Hesston, Maize South meets Thursday

Thursday, August 28

The Buhler High School varsity girls tennis team will compete Thursday at the Hesston Invitational and the Buhler JV girls tennis team will participate in the Maize South JV Tournament. Both meets start at 3 p.m. The Buhler varsity squad competed at the Wichita Collegiate Classic... Read More.

Mastermind Grants Open Now Through Sept. 30, Upcoming County Wide Mastermind Summit

Mastermind Grants Open Now Through Sept. 30, Upcoming County Wide Mastermind Summit

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff to Honor the Victims of Minneapolis, Minnesota Shooting

Lori Shultz of Lindsborg Announces Candidacy for 73rd District Kansas House of Representatives

Loyd Builders Tapped for Mih Family Fine Arts Center Construction

Estimate – McPherson Population Tops 14K, County Population Up Slightly

Investigation Underway Involving Exploded Device in Newton

Blue Dragon men’s cross country team ranked 4th in preseason poll

Kansas Volleyball Association 2025 Pre-Season Rankings

Hope Unlimited Brings Support Services to ACC Students

High School Football Preview: Stafford County

Former Hutchinson Blue Dragon Waymond Jordan Jr. will start at running back for Southern California

Buhler varsity, JV girls tennis players competing at Hesston, Maize South meets Thursday

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