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Senators Marshall, Kaine Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help More Americans Access High-Quality Job Training, Get Good-Paying Jobs

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. and Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced the Jumpstarting Our Businesses by Supporting Students (JOBS) Act, bipartisan legislation to help more Americans get good-paying jobs by allowing students to use federal Pell Grants—need-based education grants for lower-income individuals—to... Read More.

Two Weather-Related Crashes in Allen County Wednesday

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — On February 5, 2025, the Allen County Sheriff’s Office investigated two weather-related crashes, one of which sent a person to the hospital. At 6 a.m., emergency units were dispatched to a one-vehicle rollover south of Iola on Old U.S. Highway 169. ... Read More.

City of Great Bend Going Door to Door for Lead and Copper Survey

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend, in partnership with JEO Consulting Group, will be conducting in-person visits to homes and businesses as part of a federally mandated Water Service Line Inventory. These visits are crucial for ensuring compliance with new regulations... Read More.

Applications Open for Kansas Arts Commission Funding Opportunities

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.

Athlete of the Week: Kaia Smith, Hutchinson Girls Basketball

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

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.