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Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge To Be Held Again In Stafford County

ST. JOHN, Kan. — Budding young entrepreneurs from across Stafford County will showcase their business ideas during the 2026 Stafford County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC), scheduled for February 2026 (exact date to be announced). The event will be held at the Stafford County Annex,... Read More.

Ticks & Flies: New Animal Health Challenges December 4th

Frontier Extension District will host a New Animal Health Challenges meeting on December 4 at 7:00 p.m. at the Overbrook Livestock Commission Company in Overbrook, Kansas.Dr. Cassandra Olds, Livestock Entomologist at Kansas State University, will be the featured speaker. She will discuss two emerging... Read More.

Little River Pounces on Clifton-Clyde in Playoff Opener

LITTLE RIVER, Kan. — The Little River Redskins opened the eight-man Division 1 playoffs on Thursday night at home with an impressive 50-18 win over the Clifton-Clyde Eagles.Little River used a powerful running attack and great special teams to overwhelm Clifton-Clyde. Junior running back... Read More.

Andale Advances to Regionals with 69-0 Victory Over Chapman

ANDALE, Kan. — The Andale Indians' quest to go back-to-back in Class 3A began with a 69-0 victory over Chapman on Thursday. Andale scored 32 points in the first quarter with two touchdown passes thrown by Sam Harp, one to Jack Horsch for 34 yards... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Scholarship Process Opens Nov. 15

MCPHERSON, KAN. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) regular and adult learning scholarship application processes will officially open on Nov. 15, 2025. Requirements of scholarships will vary, but applications will be accepted from all graduating students or adult learners in McPherson County. The final... Read More.

Allen County Switching to New Emergency Notification Provider

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County has changed mass emergency alert providers, and for many residents, it will bring with it a need to re-register.Allen County Emergency Management said they were able to move a limited number of registrants from the CodeRED system they... Read More.

Allen and Coffeyville Shooting Sports Teams Unite

IOLA, Kan. — On Sunday, Oct. 26, the Allen Community College Shooting Sports Team hosted the Coffeyville Red Ravens for a collaborative gathering at Lone Tree Gun Club. The event aimed to strengthen ties between programs, exchange ideas, and explore future in-person collegiate competitions.Despite... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Emerson Waldren, Buhler Volleyball

BUHLER, Kan. — Each week, Ad Astra Radio recognizes different athlete’s outstanding achievements.Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Buhler High School senior Emerson Waldren as this week's Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College!The week - Waldren had a strong Saturday... Read More.

Iola and Chanute to Purchase Three Diesel Generator Units

The Iola City Council and Chanute City Commission each agreed Monday night to proceed with purchase of three 2 megawatt diesel generator units through High Plains Power Systems of Rossville to add their reserve requirements and handle future growth. The cost for both cities... Read More.