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National “I’ll Fight Day” Comes to Reno County

By The Salvation Army  HUTCHISON, Kan. (Dec. 9, 2023) — The Salvation Army’s I’ll Fight Day comes to the Reno County community this weekend on Saturday, December 9.This year’s $20 Bill Challenge resulted in (75) $20 Bills, which totals $1,500. This also resulted in our... Read More.

All Schools Day Theme Selection Vote Underway

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — What should the theme be for the 2024 McPherson County All Schools Day be? You can help decide it.Five theme possibilities have been submitted to the public, and you can select the one you like on the Read More.

Four McPherson Bullpups Ink College Letters on Signing Day

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Four McPherson High School athletes signed college letters of intent on Wednesday, November 8th. Riggs Kuhn - Johnson County Comm College, Soccer, Pre VetDanica Brunk - Lindenwood Univ, Swimming, Physical TherapyBaylee Simmelink - Northwest Missouri State Unvi, Soccer, Applied Sports MedKarter Alvord -... Read More.

Local Veterans Day Events

Ad Astra Radio thanks all Veterans for their service! Here are some local events happening in and around the communities we cover. McPherson Veterans Day Events McPherson's Veterans Day events kick off with a free breakfast for veterans from 8-10 at the American Legion, hosted by... Read More.

Kansas National Guardsmen to Support Veterans Day Events

By the Kansas Office of the Adjutant General’s Department  KANSAS — Soldiers and Airmen of the Kansas National Guard will honor their fellow veterans, past and present, by participating in several Veterans Day events in the state.Saturday, Nov. 4EmporiaCompany A, Recruiting and Retention Battalion, will... Read More.

Sterling College to Host First-Ever Giving Day

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College is set to make history with its inaugural Giving Day on November 1, 2023. The date corresponds with the College’s birthday, which was November 1, 1887. In an unparalleled show of commitment to its students, the College... Read More.

Disability Mentoring Day

By Ad Astra News RENO COUNTY, Kan.  — Students from Reno County high schools took part in Beyond Borders' Disability Mentoring Day Wednesday. The students shadowed local business and professional people to see what the world of work is like. Participants first gathered for breakfast... Read More.

USD 308 Reports Enrollment Count Day Numbers for 2023-2024

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Each year, Kansas statute designates September 20 as Enrollment Count Day; the date that is used to determine the number of students regularly enrolled for funding purposes. As of September 20, 2023, USD 308 student population is 4,030.... Read More.