McPherson News

January’s Ad Astra Radio McPherson Classroom Hero Award Recipient is Kirsten Stewart

Thursday, January 19

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Ad Astra Radio announces the January 2023 recipient of the McPherson Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust.Kirsten Stewart is in her 29th year of teaching, and has spent all of her time at Roosevelt...

Match Challenge Brings Nearly $100K to Lindsborg Museum

Wednesday, January 18

LINDSBORG, Kan. – The numbers have been tabulated and the results are clear: The Match Challenge to benefit the Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum surpassed everyone’s hopes and expectations with total giving of $98,750.61 – just $1,249.39 shy of six-figures!

Scientists: Warmer, Drier Climate Affecting Wheat Yields

Wednesday, January 18

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KNS) - Kansas State University researchers have pinpointed how much hot, dry and windy weather it takes to stifle wheat production. The recent study found that just 10 hours of extreme heat, dryness and wind together can reduce wheat production...

More Kansans Calling New 988 Suicide Hotline

Wednesday, January 18

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - More Kansans are calling the new 988 suicide hotline than the old crisis number. The Kansas News Service reports that there was a 15% increase in calls to Kansas crisis hotlines in November 2022 when compared to...

Gov. Kelly Proclaims January as Kansas Radon Action Month

Wednesday, January 18

TOPEKA, Kan. - Governor Laura Kelly today proclaimed January as Radon Action month in Kansas. Through a partnership with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), Kansans are urged to protect their families by testing their homes, schools and work sites for radon...

Kansas Law Enforcement Says Legislation Should be Passed on Fentanyl, Mental Health Issues

Wednesday, January 18

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Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center Graduates 303rd Basic Training Class

Tuesday, January 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Twenty-two new law enforcement officers graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) on January 13, 2023 in a ceremony held in KLETC’s Integrity Auditorium.Commencement speaker for the ceremony, United States Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., congratulated the graduates and expressed...

McPherson Park and Tree Boards to be Combined

Tuesday, January 17

By Lucky Kidd, Ad Astra Radio MCPHERSON, Kan. - An new ordinance that combines the McPherson Park and Tree Boards was adopted by the McPherson City Commission Tuesday. Commissioners asked City Attorney Jeff Houston to research whether the two boards could be...

Bullpup All-State KMEA Selections

Thursday, January 12

WICHITA, Kan. - After a year where McPherson High School witnessed incredible musicians, speakers, debaters, actors and actresses take the top spot in a 6-1A race, they are once again up to big things. The MHS Thespians just finished their All-State...

McPherson Police Begin ‘Taking Down DUI’ Traffic Enforcement Campaign.

Wednesday, December 28

McPHERSON, Kan. - Beginning around December 26, and continuing through January 2nd, the McPherson Police Department will join many other law enforcement agencies across the state, including the Kansas Highway Patrol, in the *Taking Down DUI traffic enforcement campaign. The New Year’s...

McPherson Area Solid Waste Utility Closed Monday, January 2nd, 2023

Monday, December 26

McPHERSON, Kan. - MASWU will be closed Monday, January 2nd, 2023. All services for January 2nd – 6th will be delayed one day The Transfer Station at 1431 17th Avenue will be open Saturday, December 31st from 8am – 4pm.

McPherson Area Solid Waste Utility Closed December 26

Monday, December 19

McPHERSON, Kan. - MASWU will be closed on Monday, December 26th, 2022. All services for December 26th – 30th will be delayed one day. The Transfer Station at 1431 17th Avenue will be open Saturday, December 24th from 8am – 12pm.