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McPherson High School Fall 2023 Honor Roll

Thursday, January 11

By McPherson High School McPherson High School Honor Roll (3.49-3.0) Fall 2023 SENIORS Banuelos, Abraham G Behrens, Ethan A Bhakta, Kunj Bonlender, Noel Nicole Dahlstrom, Cale M Dammann, Jordan Daryl Davis, Myah Maxine Egging, Gage Patrick Eickbush, Conor Michael Elbert, Brayden William Faulk, Paige Jo Ferguson, Lara Frances Grace Givens, Brendan Michael Thomas Hobson, Zahara Janzen, LilyAnn Jean Jennings, Daniel C Miller, Joseph R Miller,... Read More.

Seeding, bracket announced for 60th annual McPherson Invitational

Wednesday, January 10

McPHERSON, Kan - With the 60th annual McPherson Invitational just one week away, the seeding and full bracket have been released. With a 6-0 record, the Bullpups retain the No. 1 seed in the tournament, and will begin the tournament hosting Wichita-Bishop Carrol Thurs. Jan. 18... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Hosts McPherson Chamber Connection on 75th Anniversary of KNEX-KMCP

Monday, January 8

Story by the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — Chamber members crowded into the Ad Astra Radio station on a cold January 4, 2024, to celebrate it being 75 years to the day since KNEX 1540, now known as KMCP, took to the... Read More.

McPherson College Receives $2 Million Mabee Foundation Matching Grant

Monday, January 8

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College received a $2 million grant from the J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation. The grant will be directed toward the construction of the new Campus Commons. The Mabee Foundation grant comes following last year’s completion of the Building... Read More.

A Christmas Opera ‘Visits’ McPherson County

Friday, January 5

By McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — In December, a Donor Advised Fund gave the Foundation the opportunity to schedule Music on Site to perform the Christmas Opera ‘Amahl and The Night Visitor’. ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’ is an opera in one act... Read More.

Becker and O’Dell Re-elected to McPherson County Commission for 2024

Tuesday, January 2

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Keith Becker was re-elected chairman of the McPherson County Commission for 2024 during their annual reorganization at Tuesday's meeting. The meeting this week was moved from Monday due to New Year's Day. David O'Dell was re-elected vice chair... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Take Oath of Office for New Terms, City Appoints Britta Erkelenz as Interim City Administrator

Tuesday, January 2

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission has approved the start of the process to hire a new fire chief. This action comes after Chief TJ Wyssmann was placed on administrative leave; an action made public late last week. Division Operations Chief... Read More.

Update: McPherson Fire Chief Not Returning to Position After Being Placed on Administrative Leave

Saturday, December 30

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Fire Chief TJ Wyssmann, who had been placed on administrative leave, apparently won't be returning to the position. In the wake of a number of rumors circulating around the community, Mayor Tom Brown confirmed to Ad Astra News in... Read More.

McPherson Fire Chief on Administrative Leave

Friday, December 29

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Fire Chief TJ Wyssmann has been placed on administrative leave. Mayor Tom Brown confirmed to Ad Astra News in an email Friday morning, in the wake of a number of rumors around the community regarding Wyssmann's status. Division Operation Chief... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves 2024 Contracts and Agreements

Wednesday, December 27

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved a number of 2024 contracts and agreement, including the fire protection contracts with McPherson and King City townships and Rural Fire District 10, which includes the south half of New Gottland Township. Each of... Read More.

Support for August San Romani Bandshell in Lakeside Park Voiced During McPherson City Commission Meeting

Tuesday, December 19

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Support for restoration of the August San Romani Bandshell in Lakeside Park was voiced during Tuesday's McPherson City Commission meeting, as Mayor Tom Brown elaborated on the reasons that he doesn't feel city funds should be used on the... Read More.

McPherson Chamber Hosts Annual Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC)

Tuesday, December 19

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — Paul Reichenberger’s high school entrepreneurship students started arriving at the Community Building around 8:30 a.m. December 13th, dressed professionally and trying to settle their nerves before a morning spent presenting their proposed businesses to judges and... Read More.