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Roundhouse Flooring Replacement Now Expected to Start in October

Friday, September 26

McPHERSON, Kan. — If everything goes as now planned, McPherson High School basketball will open the season in the Roundhouse. On a 4-2 vote Thursday night, the USD 418 Board of Education agreed to move forward with installation of the new floor to replace... Read More.

Veterans and Families Invited to Attend Free Veterans Claims and Benefits Event October 24-25

Thursday, September 25

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Veterans and Families are invited to the Veterans Claims and Benefits event at the Pittsburg State University Student Recreation Center, 2001 S. Rouse St., Pittsburg, Kansas on Friday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 25... Read More.

STEM Discovery Day for Homeschoolers Scheduled for October 17

Monday, September 15

ERIE Kan. — Area Homeschool families are invited to participate in a day of hands-on science learning at the upcoming STEM Discovery Day for Homeschoolers on Friday, October 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Neosho Valley Event Center, 321 N. Wood... Read More.

ReUse It Center Names Al Neufeld October Volunteer of the Month

Wednesday, November 6

By the ReUse It Center McPHERSON, Kan. — Al Neufeld started volunteering at the ReUse It Center on Thursday evenings while he was still working and enjoyed it so much that after retiring from teaching, he decided to volunteer more and now also serves as... Read More.

October Total Tax Collections at $668.2 M; 3.4% Below the Estimate

Saturday, November 2

By the Kansas Department of Revenue TOPEKA, Kan. — The State of Kansas ends October with total tax collections at $668.2 million. That is $23.4 million, or 3.4%, below the estimate. Total tax collections are down 2.5% from October 2023.Individual income tax collections were $311.5... Read More.

ReUse It Center October Donations

Thursday, October 24

McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center was able to donate 3,500.00 this month thanks to the shoppers and volunteers. Organizations donated to this month: STEPMCSTEPMC mission statement is to walk alongside people until they are out of poverty. STEPMC provides a framework for people to... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s October Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Cara Schrag

Thursday, October 24

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Cara Schrag, Roosevelt Elementary School Principal as the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. Each month, Ad Astra Radio randomly selects a different educator, from... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s October Heartland Credit Union Classroom Hero Lauren Denison

Friday, October 18

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Heartland Credit Union.Lauren Denison is a first-year teacher and teaches 4th grade at Morgan Elementary School.Morgan Elementary is where Denison's education... Read More.

Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce October Small Business of the Month: Waggoners Inc.

Wednesday, October 16

By the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the October Small Business of the Month award to Waggoners Inc., a family-owned company with deep roots in our community. Their story is one of... Read More.

Station Upgrades Set for Wednesday, October 9th

Tuesday, October 8

ATTENTION LISTENERS 94.7 KSKU will be receiving some exciting upgrades starting Wednesday, October 9th! For about 24 hours from noon on Wednesday you may experience reception issues for 94.7 KSKU while we are preforming the upgrades.We apologize for any interruptions. These upgrades allow us to... Read More.

Larned State Hospital Mental Illness Awareness Week Free Movie | Inside Out 2 | October 9 at 6:30 PM

Monday, October 7

By the Larned Chamber of Commerce LARNED, Kan. — Larned State Hospital has a free movie on Wednesday, October 9th at 6:30 pm. It will be hosted at the State Theater and the movie is Inside Out 2. The movie is to make aware of... Read More.

Governor Laura Kelly Declares October as Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Awareness Month

Wednesday, October 2

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment KANSAS — Governor Laura Kelly proclaims the month of October as Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Awareness Month. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is committed to reducing childhood lead poisoning in the state due to... Read More.