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Marquette Community Foundation Opens Annual Grants

MARQUETTE, Kan. — The Marquette Community Foundation has announced that they are now accepting applications towards their annual community grants round now until May 15. For 2026 $1,000 will be made available. Grant applications will be accepted from community organizations that are actively working within... Read More.

Gap Year Grad Finds Purpose at Allen Community College

IOLA, Kan. (Feb. 19, 2026) — When Alyssa Williams graduated from Iola High School in 2025, she didn’t head straight to college like many of her peers. Instead, she chose to work, regroup, and give herself time to understand what she wanted to do... Read More.

Centre USD 397 Bus Involved in Wednesday Morning Crash

A Lost Springs man was injured Wednesday morning when his pickup collided with a Centre USD 397 school bus about three miles west of Lost Spring in Marion County. The Kansas Highway Patrol said Michael Walsh was eastbound on 340th Street just east of Sunflower... Read More.

Earthquake Reported in Saline County

An earthquake struck southern Saline County Wednesday afternoon. The earthquake, which the US Geological Survey said had a magnitude of 3.5, occurred around 2:15 PM and was centered just over three miles east-northeast of Assaria. Initial reports indicate the earthquake was felt in both Lindsborg and... Read More.

Six Kansas Couples Named Master Farm Families

Families will be honored during banquet in Manhattan on March 13 MANHATTAN, Kan. — Six couples will be honored on March 13 as the 2026 class of Kansas Master Farm Families in recognition of their leadership in agriculture, environmental stewardship and service to their communities. The... Read More.

Bridge North of Yates Center is Undergoing Repairs

Repairs are underway on a U.S. 75 bridge north of Yates Center in Woodson County, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. Traffic is reduced to one lane on the bridge and guided by traffic signals as work progresses. A width restriction of 14 feet... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Cruz Cannon, Hutchinson Boys Wrestling

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Hutchinson High School junior Cruz Cannon as this week’s Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College. The week - Cannon was the Class 5A regional champion in Hays, as the 126-pounder won all... Read More.