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Lyons City Council Considers Gas Rate Increases and Discusses Firework Regulations Amid Community Concerns

Tuesday, April 22

LYONS, Kan. — A study presented to the Lyons City Council Monday night indicated a need to look at increasing gas system revenues to improve ending balances which have declined in two of the past five years. Darren Prince, manager of regulatory and rates for... Read More.

McPherson College Adds Mechanical Engineering Degree

Monday, April 21

McPHERSON, Kan. — The Higher Learning Commission recently approved McPherson College to offer a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering starting in August 2026. The new degree further diversifies the college’s academic offerings and advances its position as a practical, future-oriented, and innovative campus. The... Read More.

Six Mac High Track & Field Athletes Participate in Prestigious KU Relays

Monday, April 21

LAWRENCE, Kan. - Six McPherson High School Track & Field Athletes qualified for and participated in the KU Relays Saturday, April 19 at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence. Girls athletes Arihanna Koehn & Ellie Herrera and boys athletes Ethan Elder, Dayden Friesen, Tripp Pelzel, and Caleb... Read More.

Bullpup Boys Tennis Honors Former Coach at Yearly Doug Gayer Classic

Monday, April 21

McPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson High School Boys Tennis team held their annual Doug Gayer Classic at McPherson High School Saturday, April 19. McPherson held two teams, Red & White, and faced nine other schools in the competitive tournament. The Red team finished 3rd overall, thanks... Read More.

KU Track & Field Alum Sharon Lokedi Wins 2025 Boston Marathon with Course Record 2:17:22

Monday, April 21

BOSTON (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas alum Sharon Lokedi won the 2025 Boston Marathon with a record-breaking time of 2:17:22 on Monday morning, securing her second World Marathon major victory. Lokedi was a part of the lead pack for much of the Boston Marathon, before pulling... Read More.

Relive the Best of ’80s Rock at the Kansas State Fair with Hairball Thursday, Sept. 11

Monday, April 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Get ready to rock! Hairball takes the stage at the Nex-Tech Grandstand during the 2025 Kansas State Fair on Thursday, September 11, at 7:30 PM! As part of their Silver Anniversary Tour, Hairball is celebrating 25 years of bringing the biggest hits... Read More.

Moundridge Man Killed in Nebraska Plane Crash

Saturday, April 19

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — A Moundridge man was one of three people killed in the Friday night crash of a small plane near Fremont, Neb., northwest of Omaha. The Dodge County, Neb., Sheriff's Office identified the men as 43-year-old Daniel Williams of Moundridge, and 50-year-old Jeff... Read More.

The Wind Blew and the Home Runs Flew on Thursday; Buhler Baseball & Softball Each Take Two from Augusta

Saturday, April 19

BUHLER, Kan.— Bombs away. Buhler softball (11-3) blasts seven home runs in a sweep of Augusta Thursday in Wheatland Park. Baseball (10-4) takes two also. SOFTBALL GAME ONE: Buhler 18, Augusta 17 Game one could not have produced more drama. Buhler trailed Augusta, 12-1, in the... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Thursday High School Scoreboard-4/17/25

Friday, April 18

Baseball Buhler 7, Augusta 4 Buhler 14, Augusta 4 Mulvane 2, McPherson 0 McPherson 10, Mulvane 4 Hutchinson 19, Andover Central 6 Remington 15, Trinity Catholic 3 Trinity Catholic 3, Remington 1 Lyons/Sterling 16, Republic County 1 Lyons/Sterling 11, Republic County 0 Halstead 14, Hillsboro/Peabody-Burns 4 Hillsboro/Peabody-Burns 6, Halstead 1 Larned/La Crosse 8, Haven 6 Larned/La Crosse... Read More.

Little River Sports Roundup: Two Powerlifters Win State, Track Finishes Top 5 at Halstead, Baseball Stays Undefeated

Friday, April 18

POWERLIFTING The Little River Powerlifting team took to Claflin Saturday, April 12, finishing with 16 medals in total and two state title winners. Lu Mey Cronje and Reece Erickson each won a title in their girls powerlifting events. Cronje won the 140.4 overall weight class, placing... Read More.

Bullpup Softball Sweeps Triangular & Mulvane, Stay Undefeated at 18-0

Friday, April 18

McPHERSON, Kan. - The Bullpup Varsity Softball team stays undefeated at 18-0 on the season following a triangular Tuesday, April 15 and a divisional doubleheader at Mulvane Thursday, April 17. 4/15 TRIANGULAR Game One: W 15-0 (4 Inn.) vs. Liberal The Bullpups started the week with a triangular... Read More.

McPherson County Extension Agent Shad Marston Wins State Communications Award from Kansas Association of County Agricultural Agents

Friday, April 18

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Shad Marston, County Extension Agent with McPherson County K-State Research and Extension, recently won State in the Communications Award category from the Kansas Association of County Agricultural Agents. This was for his communication work/audio recordings on Ad Astra Radio! Each Monday,... Read More.

Lyons City Council Considers Gas Rate Increases and Discusses Firework Regulations Amid Community Concerns

Lyons City Council Considers Gas Rate Increases and Discusses Firework Regulations Amid Community Concerns

McPherson College Adds Mechanical Engineering Degree

Six Mac High Track & Field Athletes Participate in Prestigious KU Relays

Bullpup Boys Tennis Honors Former Coach at Yearly Doug Gayer Classic

KU Track & Field Alum Sharon Lokedi Wins 2025 Boston Marathon with Course Record 2:17:22

Relive the Best of ’80s Rock at the Kansas State Fair with Hairball Thursday, Sept. 11

Moundridge Man Killed in Nebraska Plane Crash

The Wind Blew and the Home Runs Flew on Thursday; Buhler Baseball & Softball Each Take Two from Augusta

Ad Astra Radio Thursday High School Scoreboard-4/17/25

Little River Sports Roundup: Two Powerlifters Win State, Track Finishes Top 5 at Halstead, Baseball Stays Undefeated

Bullpup Softball Sweeps Triangular & Mulvane, Stay Undefeated at 18-0

McPherson County Extension Agent Shad Marston Wins State Communications Award from Kansas Association of County Agricultural Agents

CURRENT WEATHER

CURRENT CONTESTS

Abbyville Frontier Days & PRCA Rodeo

Free Donut Friday

UPCOMING EVENTS

McPherson County All Schools Day

Girls Night Out

Salt City Racing at the Kansas State Fairgrounds

34th Annual NALC “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive