McPherson News

McPherson County Philanthropist of the Year Celebration: Nov. 14

Thursday, November 9

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...

Ad Astra Radio Awarded Horizon Business Award at Annual Chamber Meeting

Thursday, November 9

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is honored to have been awarded the Horizon Business Award at the Annual Chamber Meeting on Nov. 8, 2023. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the McPherson Chamber of Commerce,...

Windom Lions Club Pancake Feed and Senior Center Bazaar/Bake Sale Saturday

Thursday, November 9

By Ad Astra News Windom, Kan. — Visit Windom for the 71st Annual Pancake Feed hosted by Windom Lions Club on Nov. 11 from 6:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Windom Fire Station. The feed is a free-will donation. A portion of the proceeds...

Explore a Swedish Kansas Town that Celebrates its Culture

Thursday, November 9

Genereux Named 2023 Recipient of K-State Salina’s McArthur Family Faculty Award

Thursday, November 9

By K-State Division of Communications and Marketing SALINA, Kan. —

Efforts of Emergency Personnel Highlighted During Crash Responder Safety Week, Nov. 13-17

Thursday, November 9

By the Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — More than 80,000 vehicles are involved in crashes across Kansas each year, with emergency responders putting their personal safety at risk at every scene. With that in mind, “Protect Those Who Protect...

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments

Thursday, November 9

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced 7 appointments and 3 reappointments to the following state boards and commissions.911 Coordinating Council Purpose: To monitor the delivery of 911 services, develop strategies for future enhancements to the 911 system and...

USD 418 Facilities Bond Election Falls Short

Wednesday, November 8

By USD 418 Board of Education McPherson, Kan. — The USD 418 Board of Education expressed disappointment at the initial results of Tuesday’s facilities bond election. As of early Wednesday morning, the bond question fell short with a tally...

Other Results of McPherson County Election: Canton, Inman, Lindsborg, Marquette, Canton-Galva, Moundridge

Wednesday, November 8

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Taking a look at other results in McPherson County from Tuesday's election...In Canton, Earl Maltbie won a three-way race for May over Saxton Bezruick and Timothy O'Brien, with Rhonda Klatt-Hamby,...

McPherson USD 418 School Board, Bond Proposal and City Commissioner Election

Wednesday, November 8

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — For the 3rd time in two years voters in McPherson USD 418 on Tuesday rejected a bond issue. The $88.5 million proposal had its major item replacement the current...

Local Veterans Day Events

Tuesday, November 7

Ad Astra Radio thanks all Veterans for their service! Here are some local events happening in and around the communities we cover. McPherson Veterans Day Events McPherson's Veterans Day events kick off with a free breakfast for veterans from 8-10 at the...

Commerce Announces $2M in CDBG-COVID Resiliency Competitive Grants, McPherson One of Recipients

Tuesday, November 7

By the Kansas Department of CommerceTOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced 15 Kansas communities would receive their share of $2 million from the Community Development Block Grant-COVID Resiliency (CDBG-CVR) competitive grant program. This program was funded via the...