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Sen. Marshall Answers Comments During Tuesday Media Conference

Tuesday, April 29

As President Donald completed the first 100 days of his second term Tuesday, US Senator Roger Marshall said we are witnessing a rebirth of American greatness. In a media conference with Kansas reporters, the senator said, “If there's one theme I've heard over and... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Monday High School Scoreboard-4/28/25

Tuesday, April 29

Baseball Buhler 11, Clearwater 2 Buhler 4, Clearwater 3 McPherson 10, Collegiate 5 McPherson 9, Collegiate 9 (Suspended in 7th due to darkness) Trinity Academy 12, Haven 4 Trinity Academy 10, Haven 9 Kingman/Norwich 22, Nickerson 3 Kingman/Norwich 20, Nickerson 4 Douglass 11, Halstead 1 Halstead 12, Douglass 8 Ellinwood 14, Moundridge 3 Moundridge 12, Ellinwood... Read More.

Bullpup Baseball Defeats Wichita Collegiate in Game One 10-5, Game Two Suspended in 9-9 Tie After 7th

Tuesday, April 29

WICHITA, Kan. - The McPherson High School Varsity Baseball team traveled to Wichita Monday, April 28 for a doubleheader against the Wichita Collegiate Spartans, but left unfinished. McPherson won game one 10-5, but game two was suspended after seven innings in a tied game due... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Purchases, Multiple Appointments and Adopts Proclamations at Tuesday Meeting

Tuesday, April 29

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved purchase of a snow blade attachment for the Public Lands and Facilities Department. During this past winter's snowstorms it came to their attention a new blade had not been received as expected. It later surfaced... Read More.

K-State Basketball Adds Serbia’s Andrej Kostić

Tuesday, April 29

MANHATTAN, Kan. - Kansas State Men's Basketball will bring an overseas recruit to Manhattan, Kan. for the 2025-26 season, bringing in Serbian recruit Andrej Kostić. Kostić has been a member of the Serbian U18 National Team where he averages 15.7 points and 5.7 rebounds per game.... Read More.

USD 308 Board of Education Sets Bond Election Date and Capacity for Out of District Students

Tuesday, April 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Voters in Hutchinson USD 308 will consider a $109.5 million bond issue at the November general election. The USD 308 Board of Education last night adopted a resolution to call the election, which since it will take place at the same... Read More.

Jared Jones with Lyons Receives Kansas Municipal Utilities’ Wastewater Operator Award of Excellence

Tuesday, April 29

McPHERSON, Kan. — Jared Jones, Public Works Director for Lyons, Kansas, was presented with the 2025 Wastewater Operator Award of Excellence by Kansas Municipal Utilities (KMU). KMU is the statewide association of community-owned and operated electric, gas, water, and wastewater utilities in Kansas. Jones... Read More.

Retired Hutch Police Department Sergeant Files for City Council

Tuesday, April 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A veteran law enforcement officer who spent much of his career with the Hutchinson Police Department has filed for what will be an open seat on the Hutchinson City Council. Darrin Truan announced Monday he will seek the at-large position on the... Read More.

2025 McPherson County All Schools Day Button Hunt to Begin Friday, May 2

Monday, April 28

The 2025 edition of the McPherson County All Schools Day Button Hunt begins Friday. As in past years, the button hunt involves two separate hunts including a physical hunt for a medallion featuring this year's All Schools Day Button, and a virtual hunt where... Read More.

Hutchinson Man Sentenced for Child Pornography Distribution

Monday, April 28

WICHITA, Kan. — A Kansas man has been sentenced to 151 months in prison for distributing child sexual exploitation materials. Zachary Charles Hiskey, 27, from Hutchinson, received a 151-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to one count of distribution of child pornography. Court documents reveal... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Reviews Subdivision Moratorium Request; Other Meeting Highlights

Monday, April 28

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — No action was taken by McPherson County Commissioners Monday on a request for a moratorium on small tract subdivisions. The request came from McPherson County Planning Board chair Kathy Nicholson, who was speaking for herself and not the full board. Nicholson... Read More.

Darren Doonan with Great Bend Receives Kansas Municipal Utilities’ Water Operator Award of Excellence

Monday, April 28

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Darren Doonan, Utilities Supervisor for Great Bend, Kansas, was presented with the 2025 Water Operator Award of Excellence by Kansas Municipal Utilities (KMU). KMU is the statewide association of community-owned and operated electric, gas, water, and wastewater utilities in Kansas.... Read More.