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Applications Open for Kansas Arts Commission Funding Opportunities

Wednesday, February 5

TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced applications are being accepted for four Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) grant programs that support a wide range of arts and cultural activities across the state.The grant programs, which are designed to... Read More.

Strataca Seeks Smithsonian Affiliation to Boost Hutchinson Tourism and Innovation

Wednesday, February 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Strataca, Hutchinson's underground salt museum, is currently pursuing an affiliation with the Smithsonian in Washington. Strataca Director Rachel Terry told the Hutchinson City Council about this at Tuesday night's meeting.Terry said this would be a prestigious recognition that would elevate the... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Considers Matching Grant Program to Revitalize Business Facades

Wednesday, February 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council Tuesday night heard a presentation on a proposed Commercial Facade Improvement Program. Community Development Director Matthew Williams said the purpose of the program is to encourage local businesses to improve their building facades and reduce blight and... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Kaia Smith, Hutchinson Girls Basketball

Wednesday, February 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Congratulations to Ad Astra Radio's Athlete of the Week Kaia Smith, Hutchinson High School senior on the girls' basketball team. The week - Smith played well in the Salthawks’ mid-season tournament in McPherson, where the Salthawks finished in third place. She saved... Read More.

Man Arrested in Connection to Saturday Fatal Fire in Hutchinson

Tuesday, February 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 37-year-old Hutchinson man has been arrested in connection with the early Saturday morning fatal fire at a residence in the 1000 block of East 3rd. Hutchinson Police Tuesday evening released the identity of one of the two people who died... Read More.

Allen County Commission Discusses Costly Radio Upgrades Due to Federal Mandate, Other Meeting Highlights

Tuesday, February 4

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners and Sheriff Anthony Maness discussed upcoming radio issues during Tuesday's meeting, and it probably won't be cheap to deal with.This has to do with a federal mandate for encryption of law enforcement radio transmissions that needs to... Read More.

Mayor Brown to Not Seek Re-Election in 2026; Other Commission Meeting Highlights

Tuesday, February 4

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Mayor Tom Brown announced at the start of Tuesday's City Commission meeting he will not seek re-election. When his present term ends in January 2026, Brown will have completed 16 years of service as Mayor, one of the longest tenures... Read More.

United Way Close to Making 2024-25 Campaign Goal, Mayor Brown Issues Community Challenge

Tuesday, February 4

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The United Way of McPherson County is very close to making their $300,000 goal for the 2024-25 campaign.United Way of McPherson County Executive Director Laura Parks told McPherson City Commissioners this morning they have raised $297,000, which while not what... Read More.

United Way Achieves $1.3 Million Campaign Goal, Impacting 25,000 Local Lives

Tuesday, February 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — United Way of Reno County is proud to announce the successful achievement of its $1.3 million fundraising goal, which will directly support 33 vital programs and services across our community over the next year.Thanks to the generosity of donors, businesses and... Read More.

KDHE Honors World Cancer Day with Launch of New Cancer Data Dashboard

Tuesday, February 4

As today is World Cancer Day, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has announced its new Cancer Data Dashboard, released by the Bureau of Epidemiology and Public Health Informatics (BEPHI) and the State Cancer Program. The Kansas Cancer Data Dashboard, which officially... Read More.

K-State Veterinarian Warns Cat Owners about H5N1 Risks Amid Rising Cases

Tuesday, February 4

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Veterinary and public health officials are urging cat owners to remain vigilant as cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or H5N1, commonly known as bird flu, have been detected in domestic cats.Kansas State University's Susan Nelson, clinical professor and veterinarian in... Read More.

2025 KidWind Challenge Competitions to Begin this Week

Tuesday, February 4

TOPEKA, Kan. — The 2025 Kansas KidWind Challenge kicks off this week. The annual competition has grown significantly from one regional challenge with 14 teams in 2016 to six regional events with a total of 94 teams from 48 schools this year.The first regional... Read More.