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Non-Injury Plane Crash in McPherson Saturday

McPHERSON, Kan. — The Kansas Highway Patrol reported that at 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, a 1941 Piper Fixed-Wing Single Engine Aircraft had crashed 500 yards East of 25th Ave and Arapaho Rd, Southeast of Moundridge, Kan. The aircraft pilot, Justin T. Coletti of Salina... Read More.

McPherson County Football Preview

By Brad Hallier Ad Astra Radio will preview area high school football teams, based on county, before the season opener Sept. 1. Here is the preview for McPherson County.Previous previews:Stafford CountyHarvey CountyCanton-Galva EaglesCoach: Shelby Hoppes, sixth season (58-11)Classification: Eight-man Division 2District: 22022: 11-1Postseason:... Read More.

Preseason Volleyball Results: McPherson Goes 5-0 in AVCTL Tournament

 DateLocationOpponentSet 1Set 2Set 3Win/LossRecordSat 8/26/23McPherson (AVCTL Tourn)Valley Center28-2625-23—----W1-0Sat 8/26/23McPherson (AVCTL Tourn)Derby25-1625-23—----W2-0Sat 8/26/23McPherson (AVCTL Tourn)Goddard25-1125-14—----W3-0Sat 8/26/23McPherson (AVCTL Tourn)Andover20-2525-1725-23W4-0Sat 8/26/23McPherson (AVCTL Tourn)Campus25-2225-17—----W5-0  Kill Leaders Ava Romero (32) Brooke Doile (30) Haely Hagemann (27)  Aces Haely Hagemann (12) Addison Chapman (8) Ava Romero and Alex Romero (5)  Digs Ava Romero (58) Addison Chapman (37) Brooke... Read More.

MHC Previews September Ground Breaking Ceremony and Housing Conference

McPHERSON, Kan. — On Thursday, the McPherson Housing Coalition, Inc. (MHC) invited the McPherson community to the Oak Harbor Cottages for the McPherson Chamber Connection.MHC Executive Director Chris Goodson and Director of Support Services Karolyn Moore shared that they went to the Kansas Housing... Read More.

McPherson County Hit with Strong Thunderstorm Tuesday Afternoon

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — A compact but strong thunderstorm brought heavy rain and 70 mile an hour wind gusts along with some hail to parts of McPherson County late Tuesday afternoon.The slow moving storm developed in the Hesston/Moundridge area and moved slowly... Read More.

McPherson Leaders Under 30 to be Awarded in the Fall

McPHERSON, Kan. — At the City Commission Meeting Tuesday morning, McPherson Police Department Chief Mikel Golden and Detective Patrick Carr announced that three McPherson City Employees will be recognized and awarded later this fall for their efforts and contributions to the community.The three McPherson... Read More.

NO SCHOOL AT MCPHERSON HIGH SCHOOL TUESDAY

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — There will be no school at McPherson High School Tuesday due to an air conditioning equipment failure.USD 418 said in a note sent to parents late Monday afternoon the motor in the chiller fan failed early Monday morning leaving... Read More.

KDOT to Host Active Transportation Summit in McPherson Sept. 20 to 22

By Kansas Department of Transportation Transportation professionals, advocates and community members across Kansas are invited to attend the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Walk Bike Roll Kansas Active Transportation Summit taking place in McPherson from Sept. 20 to 22.The three-day, in-person event will feature the newest... Read More.

McPherson Citywide Spelling Bee Champions

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — It took 10 words between the final two spellers to decide the adult spelling champion of McPherson Thursday night. The tenth word, hyperthyroidism was spelled correctly by Dinah Strange to win the McPherson Public Library's Adult Spelling Bee held... Read More.