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Faber Reflects on 40 years of Teaching at Tabor College

Friday, January 26

By Tabor College HILLSBORO, Kan. — David Faber, Ph.D., saw Tabor College as the perfect home as he began teaching philosophy in higher education.“How do we help students to think with a Christian mind? What does it mean to approach any discipline from a Christian... Read More.

????Celebrating 75 Years of KNEX-KMCP????

Wednesday, January 3

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The month of January marks milestones for two Ad Astra Radio stations.On January 4th, 1949, KNEX 1540 AM signed on the air for the first time, climaxing a nearly two-year effort to bring local radio to McPherson. Now KMCP,... Read More.

Saturday’s First Snowfall of the Season, Most Snow Some Have Seen from Single Event in Years

Sunday, November 26

By Lucky Kidd Saturday's first snowfall of the season was for many the most snowfall from a single event in years. A band of heavy snow stretched from southwest to northeast across Kansas, with the heaviest official snowfall report from the National Weather Service coming... Read More.

Peoples Bank and Trust Celebrates 125 Years, Hosts Chamber Connection

Monday, November 6

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Peoples Bank and Trust's 125th anniversary was on Nov. 1, 2023. The bank hosted the Chamber Connection for the McPherson Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Nov 2. Tom Pruitt, the current Peoples Bank and Trust President, shared the bank's history... Read More.

Kansas Hospital of 104 Years Closes

Tuesday, October 10

Ad Astra News HERINGTON, Kan. — Herington Municipal Hospital announced to staff on Monday, Oct. 9, the closure of the hospital. Along with its associated clinics, the hospital will close as soon as Wednesday, Oct. 11.The decision was made due to lengthy financial struggles and... Read More.

Youth Services Director Shelly Bredemeier to Retire after 35 Years of Service

Monday, October 9

By Reno County Kansas Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. — After 35 years of service to Reno County, Shelly Bredemeier is retiring as Director of Reno County Youth Services, 219 West Second Ave., and her last day will be on December 22, 2023.Bredemeier began working at... Read More.

Sergeant Darrell “Lance” Smith Retires After 34 Years

Monday, September 25

Information by Reno County, Kansas Government HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On Friday, Sept. 22, Sergeant Darrell “Lance” Smith celebrated his retirement from the Reno County Sheriff's Office. Smith has been with Reno County for 34 years and many were there on Friday to wish him a... Read More.

Central Christian School to Celebrate 75 Years During 7th Annual Alumni and Reunion Weekend

Friday, September 22

By Ad Astra News HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Central Christian School is having their 7th Annual Alumni and Reunion Weekend this weekend, which is an extra special event this year as the school celebrates its 75th Anniversary. During the day today they had Grandparents Day for pre-school... Read More.

Smallville Con to Conclude Operation After Ten Years

Saturday, September 16

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Jon Robinson, who organized the pop culture and comic book celebration Smallville Con in Hutchinson for the past ten years announced a “conclusion of operations" on Friday. Robinson said following the conclusion of the 10th Comic Con last summer they... Read More.

KHP Troopers Recognized for Saving Life of Woman at Last Year’s Fair

Saturday, September 16

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Two members of the Kansas Highway Patrol were recognized Saturday by Kansas State Fair Officials for the efforts that saved the life of a Hutchinson woman at last year's Fair.During the last Saturday of the 2022 fair Master Trooper... Read More.

Hutchinson Reno County Emergency Communications Celebrating 40 Years

Wednesday, August 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson-Reno County Emergency Communications is inviting the community to celebrate the 40th year of being the 911 consolidated center for Reno County.They will be providing tours of the center and other activities for the day. They are still working the... Read More.

Moundridge City Administrator of Eight Years Stepping Down

Friday, August 4

Information provided by the City of Moundridge MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. —The City of Moundridge announced on Friday, Aug. 4, that the City Administrator, Murray McGee will be stepping down on Sept. 1. McGee has been City Administrator for a total of eight years. He served as... Read More.