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City of McPherson Receives Positive Feedback on Snow Removal

Tuesday, January 27

McPHERSON, Kan. — Feedback from last weekend's snow removal in McPherson has been up to now overwhelmingly positive. Public Works Director Eric Duerksen said city crews were able to get onto every street in McPherson. If your street was missed let them know. Snow... Read More.

McPherson Men Hold Off Bethel in Overtime Thriller 82-77

Monday, January 26

McPherson, Kan – It'd be a show to watch on Sunday evening as McPherson and Bethel College squared off in a massive KCAC matchup. Both teams were tied for second place in the conference standings coming into the contest, making this one out to be... Read More.

62nd Annual McPherson Invitational – Day 2

Friday, January 23

Day two of the McPherson Invitational was held on Friday, Jan. 23, at the Roundhouse. The games were moved up from their original schedule due to the incoming winter storm and to ensure that the teams can make it home in time. There will be... Read More.

Salthawks Spur Upset, Take Down Top Seed Topeka Seaman in McPherson

Thursday, January 22

Lamar Govain poured in a game-high 21 points, and Draydon Hippen added 15 points, and the Hutchinson High boys basketball team spurred an upset in the first round of the McPherson Invitational on Thursday, as the eighth-seeded Salthawks beat the top-seeded Topeka Seaman 53-51. The... Read More.

Sterling Women dominate McPherson in Gleason Center

Thursday, January 22

STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College defeated McPherson College, 88-70, at Gleason Center on Wednesday, Jan. 21, securing the win with a dominating 23-point lead at one point. Sterling's 18 steals contributed significantly to their victory. The Lady Warriors opened the game with strong defensive pressure,... Read More.

62nd Annual McPherson Invitational Tournament – Day 1

Thursday, January 22

Below are the game-by-game recaps of day one of the McPherson Invitational Tournament, held at the McPherson Roundhouse. Be sure to check back in periodically for updates. Once the day has concluded, see the bottom of this article to see the stat leaders and the... Read More.

Schedule Changed for McPherson Invitational & Mid-America Classic

Thursday, January 22

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson Athletic Director Shane Backhus announced Thursday afternoon that changes will be made to the schedule for the McPherson Invitational Tournament, which in turn will impact the Mid America Classic, due to the incoming winter storm in the area. Day one of the... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Rylie Whitfield, McPherson Girls Basketball

Wednesday, January 21

McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce McPherson High School junior Rylie Whitfield as this week’s Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College. The week - Whitfield had one of her best weeks in her high school career, as she... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Updated Snow and Ice Control Policy

Tuesday, January 20

McPHERSON, Kan. — An updated snow and ice control policy was approved by McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday. This policy sets out such things as pre-treatment ahead of winter storms, how snow is plowed, workers scheduled, and states snow removal contractors and businesses can't plow... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves EPA Agreement and Key Infrastructure Updates

Tuesday, January 20

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved entering into an Administrative Order on Consent agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency related to compliance with the Clean Water Act and National Pollution Discharge Elimination System. As we previously reported, this came out of a... Read More.

McPherson High Wins 4-Speaker Debate State Title, 2-Speaker Named Runners-Up

Monday, January 19

McPherson High School's 4-Speaker Debate team won the 4A State Title on Saturday, Jan. 17, held at Community Elementary School in Coffeyville. The title is the school's 4th in 4-Speaker Debate and their 10th overall. Under Aaron Schopper, it's McPherson's 5th Debate title, all coming... Read More.

McPherson City Commission to Consider EPA Consent Agreement Tuesday

Friday, January 16

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday will consider an administrative consent order with the Environmental Protection Agency involving pre-treatment activities at the city's Wastewater Treatment Plant. Deficiencies were identified in a scheduled Pretreatment Program Audit conducted in July, 2024. Information provided to the... Read More.