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Ad Astra Radio’s Fall Outstanding Athlete: Hayden Grimes

Although Andale wasn’t challenged often in volleyball, when things got tight, the Indians were up for the challenge. It helps having a player as talented as senior Hayden Grimes. The 5-foot, 9-inch outside hitter came through time and time again for the Class 4A state... Read More.

Four Injured in Area Christmas Eve, Day Crashes

(December 25, 2025) — Four area residents were injured in Christmas Eve and Christmas Day crashes. Curtis Moss of Lindsborg was taken to a Wichita hospital with reported minor injuries after his motorcycle, which was northbound in the left lane of I-135 near First Street... Read More.

Fifteen Rural Economic Development Grant Recipients Announced

TOPEKA, Kan. (December 24, 2025) — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Office of Rural Prosperity at the Department of Commerce has awarded $337,833 in Strategic Economic Expansion and Development (SEED) grants, supporting 15 quality-of-life projects across Kansas. The... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Fall Outstanding Athlete: Brodie Kuhn

It’s almost hard to imagine, but it wasn’t long ago when McPherson High School didn’t have a girls golf team. But, as is often the nature of Bullpup sports, it wasn’t long before McPherson was winning trophies at state and producing collegiate-caliber golfers. Brodie Kuhn has... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Ryler Hartnett, Buhler Boys Swimming

BUHLER, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Buhler High School senior Ryler Hartnett as this week's Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College. The week - Hartnett won two individual events and was a part of two victorious relays at... Read More.

KBI investigating misconduct allegations in Allen County Jail

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating allegations of misconduct involving an employee of the Allen County Sheriff's Office and an inmate at the Allen County Jail. According to a statement Tuesday afternoon from Chief Deputy and Public Information Officer Daren... Read More.