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Bulldog Athletic Facilities Get New Name

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — The center of Bulldog athletic activity has a new name – Holman Fieldhouse. The renaming marks the completion of a major renovation and addition to the former Sport Center and honors the family...

Barton Music Students to Perform Fall Recitals Starting Nov. 6

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Barton Community College instrumental and vocal students will perform this fall in the Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel (Fine Arts Building). The performances range in a wide array of styles and genres and feature brass and woodwind...

Pavement-Marking Project Set on U.S. 281 in Barton County

By the Kansas Department of Transportation BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Work will begin soon on a U.S. 281 pavement-marking project in Barton County.The Kansas Department of Transportation project will be on U.S. 281 from the Hoisington west...

Pretty Prairie Middle School Students Selected for Honor Choir

By Emmie Boese, USD 311 Communications PRETTY PRAIRIE, Kan. — Several Pretty Prairie Middle School students have been nominated and selected for the Kansas Music Educators Association (KMEA) District Honor Choir.The students selected are Hallie Deel, Olivia...

$31.5M to be Awarded for 31 Bicycle, Pedestrian Projects Across Kansas

TOPEKA, Kan.  — On October 14, 2024, Governor Laura Kelly announced that nearly $31.5 million will be awarded to fund 31 projects across Kansas. These projects aim to enhance the safety, accessibility, and mobility of communities by creating more walkable and bike-friendly...

Athlete of the Week: Caleb Muehler, McPherson Cross Country

By Brad Hallier McPHERSON, Kan. — Each week, Ad Astra Radio recognizes different athlete’s outstanding achievements. Congratulations to the Athlete of the Week for the week of 10/13-10/19, McPherson High School junior, Caleb Muehler! The week: Muehler competed...