Kansas Lawmakers Anxious about Costly Nursing Shortage at Psychiatric Hospitals
Staffing agency nurses at Larned, Osawatomie cost $60 million annually
By Tim Carpenter,
McPherson News
The Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau Wins Armful of Awards at the 2024 Kansas Tourism Conference
By the Rye Media Group LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau earned multiple Travel Industry Association marketing awards at the 2024 Kansas Tourism Conference held in Olathe.“The Travel Industry Association of Kansas seeks to promote travel...
ReUse It Center Names Al Neufeld October Volunteer of the Month
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...
McPherson County General Election Results
By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Beyond the Presidential and Congressional elections, most McPherson County voters had no contested races Tuesday. Local voters gave Donald Trump 70 percent of their votes in the presidential race, with Kamala Harris...
Veterans Day Area Events
In honor of Veterans Day, Ad Astra Radio would like to thank the brave men and women who have served or are currently serving in the United States military.
Here are upcoming events in the areas we cover:
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McPherson City Commissioners Approve Replacement of Fire Department Pagers and Approve Other Items at Tuesday Meeting, Changes to McPherson County Toy Run Route
By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday approved the replacement of Fire Department pagers at a cost not to exceed $18.259.50. The existing pagers are aging and require frequent repairs that can cost half as much...
Moundridge Community Foundation Match Week Nov. 4-8
MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — The Moundridge Community Foundation is holding its ninth Match Week this week (Nov. 4-8). A match grant of $70,000 is available through the Patterson Family Foundation.
2024 Partnering Organizations:Moundridge Community Fund
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McPherson County Commissioners Give Pre-Approval for IT Equipment Purchase and Other Building Renovation Items
By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday gave pre-approval for purchase of IT equipment and other items related to the County Building renovation. IT Director Jeff Butler said he wanted to obtain approval now so...
Kansas Arts Commission and KTWU Partner to Showcase Kansas Musicians, Featuring Melissa Etheridge, Freedy Johnston
By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Arts Commission announced that Grammy- and Oscar-winning rockstar/musician Melissa Etheridge and 1994 Rolling Stone Songwriter of the Year Freedy Johnston will be featured in...
Kansas Governor’s Arts Awards Nominations Open for 2025
By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — The Department of Commerce announced today that the Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) is accepting nominations for the 2025 Kansas Governor’s Arts Awards. Nominations for these prestigious honors will be accepted...
October Total Tax Collections at $668.2 M; 3.4% Below the Estimate
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...
