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Building Collapse in Lyons

By Ad Astra News LYONS, Kan. — City of Lyons Crews and Emergency Management are on scene, on the North side of the square where a building, housing Yeraldi’s Boutique and County Seat Bar and grill's upper...

Update on McPherson City Election Results

By Ad Astra News McPHERSON, Kan. — More ballot numbers came in on Thursday from the McPherson city and school board elections. Unofficial results are updated below: USD 418 School Bond Question: Yes votes: 2,004No Votes: 2,259 McPherson County Liquor Question: Yes votes: 4,735No votes: 1,959 USD 418 School Board...

October Home Sales Down, Prices Up

By Lucky Kidd Home sales during October in the Mid-Kansas area declined by 22.1 percent from a year ago. Prairie Land Realtors reports 95 homes were sold in their area last month through their Mid-Kansas Multiple Listing Service. The...

McPherson College to Add Women’s Bowling in 2024-25

By McPherson College  McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College Director of Athletics Josh Daume announced today the addition of a varsity Women's Bowling program set to begin competition in 2024-2025. This represents the 19th varsity program at McPherson College."We are excited about the addition of Women's Bowling...

Cedars Open House at Assisted Living Residences

By the Cedars  McPHERSON, Kan. — Join the Cedars Sunday, November 12, for an open house at our assisted living residences! From 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. we will host tours through our newly remodeled assisted living spaces. You can stop by that day or...

Rise Up Rice County: The Brick Road To Nowhere

 By Rise Up Rice County RICE COUNTY, Kan. — Rise up Rice County is hosting their second event, Sunday Nov. 12, 2023 at 4 p.m. South of Sterling at the intersection of Hodge Rd and...

“Notorious” Exhibit Opening

By Hansen Museum Director Shari Buss LOGAN, Kan. — A special exhibit, Notorious, from the Smoky Hill Museum is now on display at the Hansen Museum, Logan, Kansas, and will remain on view through January 28, 2024. Kansas has a rich history of events and...

MCF to Increase Match for Match Week 2023

By the McPherson County Community Foundation MOUNDRIDGE, Kan.  — The Moundridge Community Foundation’s (MCF) annual matching event is entering its ninth year of helping build the endowments of local partnering non-profits. Match Week will take place during the week of Nov. 6-10. A total of...

McPherson County Philanthropist of the Year Celebration: Nov. 14

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation is excited to announce their award winners for Philanthropist of the Year (POY) and Organization of the Year (OOY). This year’s POY will be McPherson Community member Jo French...

Reno County Planners Delay Action on Solar Regulations

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Planning Commission heard over an hour and a half of comments from citizens Thursday night regarding proposed solar energy regulation, after which they indicated a desire to take time...