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Peoples Bank and Trust Pledges $500,000 To Major McPherson College Building Project

Tuesday, March 7

MCPHERSON, Kan. - A McPherson business with deep roots in the community is making a significant investment in McPherson College’s most ambitious building campaign. Peoples Bank and Trust has committed $500,000 toward the college’s signature building project – the Campus Commons. In appreciation of... Read More.

McPherson Boys STATE BOUND, Defeating Andale 49-37

Friday, March 3

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio McPHERSON, Kan. - Andale and McPherson finished second and third in the Class 4A State Tournament a season ago, and Friday night, they met for the second time this season, with a trip to Salina’s Tony’s Pizza Event Center... Read More.

Thursday Evening Fire in Northeast McPherson Possible Arson

Friday, March 3

MCPHERSON, Kan. – The McPherson Fire Department responded Thursday evening to the report of a structure fire in Mustang Communities on the northeast edge of McPherson. That fire is being investigated as a potential arson. McPherson Fire Chief TJ Wyssman told Ad Astra News that... Read More.

February’s Ad Astra Radio McPherson Classroom Hero Award Recipient is Kaden Tichenor

Wednesday, March 1

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Ad Astra Radio announces the February 2023 recipient of the McPherson Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. Kaden Tichenor is in his first year of teaching Kindergarten at Eisenhower Elementary in McPherson USD 418. When asked what his favorite... Read More.

McPherson Boys Defeat Chapman in Sub-State Semis 71-39, Andale Awaits in Sub-State Championship Friday

Wednesday, March 1

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio McPHERSON, Kan. - Class 4A Sub-State Basketball tipped off at the Roundhouse on Tuesday, as the McPherson High Boys moved one game closer to the State Tournament after defeating the Chapman Fighting Irish 71-39. Cory Muehler quickly gave the Pups... Read More.

McPherson City and County Commissioners Agree to Allot Funding to Housing Coalition for Land Purchase

Wednesday, March 1

MCPHERSON, Kan. – McPherson City and County Commissioners have agreed to allot funds to the McPherson Housing Coalition for the purchase of property north of the Oak Harbor Cottages for the development of future housing after a federal grant fell through at the last... Read More.

McPherson Community Theatre to Present ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ This Weekend

Wednesday, March 1

MCPHERSON, Kan. – The McPherson County Community Foundation is sponsoring the local production of Every Brilliant Thing this weekend. The one-person show, with occasional audience interaction, will be performed by the McPherson Community Theatre. Shows will take place... Read More.

Mastermind McPherson County: A Community Survey Initiative

Sunday, February 26

MCPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) will be introducing a new initiative to further the development of McPherson County. Mastermind McPherson County is a three-year program set on creating a process to review and act on county needs. This will be... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation To Host Eighth Annual Match Event

Friday, February 24

MCPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson County Community Foundation’s (MCCF) annual matching event enters its ninth year of helping build the endowments of local partnering non-profits. Match Week, formally known as Match Day, will take place during the week of Mar. 6-10. A total of... Read More.

Kansas Wheat Commission to Host Upcoming Wheat Rx Schools in McPherson and Russell

Friday, February 24

By Julia Debes, Kansas Wheat MCPHERSON, Kan. – Two Wheat Rx Schools in early March will share the latest research recommendations for intensive wheat management, the value of wheat as part of crop rotations and cover cropping as well as provide updates on wheat breeding... Read More.

McPherson High’s Jackson, Qualifies for State Bowling with Top 10 Finish

Wednesday, February 22

TOPEKA, Kan. - 5-1A Regional Bowling took place in Topeka on Tuesday, and McPherson High found themselves up against stiff competition, as only the top ten individuals, and top three teams would qualify to move on to the State Tournament out of 15 competing... Read More.

Slow Start Doesn’t Stop McPherson Boys on Senior Night Against Augusta

Wednesday, February 22

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio McPHERSON, Kan. - It was Senior Night at McPherson High School on Tuesday, where three lady, along with Mason Miller from the boys basketball team were honored in between games, along with seniors from other MHS Activities, as the... Read More.