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McPherson Fire Department Releases Statement Regarding Recent Arrest of Firefighter

Friday, December 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson and the McPherson Fire Department are aware of the recent arrest of one of our firefighters. We are aware of the situation and are diligently reviewing the matter. At this time, the City of McPherson will not comment... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Releases $34,800 in December

Thursday, December 11

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for December 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $34,800 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from three different community funds. McPherson County General Grants Night... Read More.

Black-Harmon Sets Rebounding Record as Swede Women Roll Past McPherson

Thursday, December 11

The Bethany College Swedes delivered one of their strongest performances of the season Wednesday night, defeating the McPherson Bulldogs 81–69 behind a historic night from Janae Black-Harmon. The standout forward made program history by grabbing an astounding 19 rebounds, the most ever recorded by a Bethany... Read More.

McPherson Native with KU Volleyball Named to AVCA All-Region Central Team

Thursday, December 11

McPherson, Kan. native, McPherson High School alum, and current senior on the KU Volleyball team, Rhian Swanson, was named on the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-Region Central Honorable Mention team.Swanson was one of three players honored by the AVCA from the KU Volleyball... Read More.

McPherson Stumbles Early in 90-61 Loss to Spires

Tuesday, December 9

McPherson, Kan. – On Saturday, McPherson College hosted the University of Saint Mary Spires for an afternoon conference matchup. The Bulldogs headed into the contest looking for a win after a season low 39 points in their most recent loss against Tabor. The Spires were... Read More.

McPherson Fire Chief Provides City Commissioners with Overview of Recent Hazmat Incident

Tuesday, December 9

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Fire Chief Chad Mayberry gave City Commissioners an overview Tuesday on the December 2nd incident where a semi hauling hydrochloric acid overturned at the US 56/Old81 Bypass intersection. The semi was going north on the bypass, K-153 for that section,... Read More.

City of McPherson Public Works Treat Streets Following First Snowfall of the Season

Tuesday, December 9

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson street crews were busy last week, and not just due to the hydrochloric acid incident. Public Works Director Eric Duerksen told McPherson City Commissioners at the Commission Meeting Tuesday that crews went out Monday to take care of treating streets... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Girls Team of the Month: Little River Volleyball

Tuesday, December 9

LITTLE RIVER, Kan. — Each month Ad Astra Radio will be recognizing a girls and boys Team of the Month, selected from area high schools. The November Girls Team of the Month goes to the Little River Volleyball team!The month: Little River capped another... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Adopt State of Local Disaster Declaration Connected to Hydrochloric Acid Incident at US 56 and Old 81 Bypass

Monday, December 8

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday formally adopted a state of local disaster declaration connected with the December 2nd incident at US 56 and the Old 81 Bypass where a semi hauling hydrochloric acid overturned, prompting evacuations and road closures.The declaration had... Read More.

Triple-Double Highlights Season Dominance by McPherson’s 8th Grade Girls Hoops

Friday, December 5

McPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson Middle School 8th Grade Girls Basketball team has been dominant in the 2025 season so far, but it was highlighted by a points-assists-steals triple-double on Thursday, Dec. 4, in their 69-6 win over Arkansas City.Elles Pavlovich, one of the star... Read More.

Red Devil women smash Haskell, McPherson

Thursday, December 4

The Allen Red Devils remain undefeated after whalloping Haskell and McPherson during over the weekend and face their first true test of 2025 when they host the North Central Missouri College Pirates Wednesday.The Allen Red Devils kept their record unblemished over the weekend while... Read More.

Tabor Men fall to McPherson in first half of the Highway 56 Showdown

Thursday, December 4

McPHERSON, Kan. – The Bluejay men returned to KCAC action on Wednesday evening as they made the short trip to take on rival McPherson in another installment of the Highway 56 Showdown.SCORETabor: 74 – McPherson: 95GAME NOTESWith the loss, Tabor falls to 2-7... Read More.