McPherson News

Todd Beam Named McPherson Middle School Assistant Principal for 2023-24 School Year

Thursday, March 9

MCPHERSON, Kan. – McPherson Public Schools announced this week that Mr. Todd Beam will transition to McPherson Middle School as Assistant Principal for the 2023/24 school year."After 15 years serving Roosevelt Elementary, I am ready for a change in my educational journey," Mr. Beam...

Area Students Among 30 Named as 2023 Rudd Scholars

Wednesday, March 8

WICHITA, Kan. – The Rudd Foundation is pleased to announce its sixth class of Rudd Scholars, comprised of 30 Kansas high school seniors selected following a competitive application process that focuses on the students and their life stories, in addition to academic accomplishments, test...

Peoples Bank and Trust Pledges $500,000 To Major McPherson College Building Project

Tuesday, March 7

MCPHERSON, Kan. - A McPherson business with deep roots in the community is making a significant investment in McPherson College’s most ambitious building campaign. Peoples Bank and Trust has committed $500,000 toward the college’s signature building project – the Campus Commons. In appreciation of...

Thursday Evening Fire in Northeast McPherson Possible Arson

Friday, March 3

MCPHERSON, Kan. – The McPherson Fire Department responded Thursday evening to the report of a structure fire in Mustang Communities on the northeast edge of McPherson. That fire is being investigated as a potential arson.McPherson Fire Chief TJ Wyssman told Ad Astra News that...

February’s Ad Astra Radio McPherson Classroom Hero Award Recipient is Kaden Tichenor

Wednesday, March 1

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Ad Astra Radio announces the February 2023 recipient of the McPherson Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust.Kaden Tichenor is in his first year of teaching Kindergarten at Eisenhower Elementary in McPherson USD 418. When...

Purchase of New Playground Equipment Approved for McPherson’s Wall Park

Wednesday, March 1

MCPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson City Commissioners have approved a $235,000 purchase of new accessible playground equipment to be installed in Wall Park. This will replace playground equipment removed from the park in...

McPherson City and County Commissioners Agree to Allot Funding to Housing Coalition for Land Purchase

Wednesday, March 1

MCPHERSON, Kan. – McPherson City and County Commissioners have agreed to allot funds to the McPherson Housing Coalition for the purchase of property north of the Oak Harbor Cottages for the development...

McPherson Community Theatre to Present ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ This Weekend

Wednesday, March 1

MCPHERSON, Kan. – The McPherson County Community Foundation is sponsoring the local production of Every Brilliant Thing this weekend. The one-person show, with occasional audience interaction, will be performed by the

Kansas Senate Approves Elimination of Taxes on IRA Income

Monday, February 27

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) — The Kansas Senate has approved a bill eliminating state taxes on all income from retirement accounts, like Social Security and 401K accounts. The measure is now headed to the House for consideration.The change is estimated to add $260 million in...

Mastermind McPherson County: A Community Survey Initiative

Sunday, February 26

MCPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) will be introducing a new initiative to further the development of McPherson County. Mastermind McPherson County is a three-year program set on creating a process to review and act on county needs. This will be...

Kansas Senate Supports Elimination of State, Local Food Sales Tax

Sunday, February 26

By Rachel Mipro, earlier proposal to curtail sales tax reductions for unhealthy food.Senators voted to eliminate...

KCAC Tournament Scoreboard: Semifinal Results

Sunday, February 26

KCAC Tournament Semifinals WomenSaint Mary 78, (20) Sterling 66Friends 57, Ottawa 52 Men(22) Southwestern 98, (7) Oklahoma Wesleyan 73Bethel 90, Sterling 73 KCAC ChampionshipMonday, Feb. 27th at Hartman Arena, Park City6:00 p.m. (22) Southwestern vs Bethel Men8:00 p.m. Saint Mary vs Friends Women