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Allen County Commission Considers Funding Assistance Request for the Recovery House, Discusses K-3 Bridge Project Concerns

Wednesday, February 11

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — The Allen County Commission has been asked to provide funding assistance for the Recovery House, which accommodates up to five men in recovery from substance abuse. April Jackson from Thrive Allen County said at Tuesday's Commission meeting since a grant... Read More.

Iola City Council Gives Final Approval to Transient Vendor Ordinance

Wednesday, February 11

IOLA, Kan. — On Monday, the Iola City Council gave final approval to revisions to the transient vendor ordinance. The changes, which were suggested by Council member Joelle Shallah last year, clarify what is considered a local resident for fee purposes. A local resident... Read More.

Housing Rehabilitation Grant Applications in Allen County to be Accepted Starting Tuesday

Wednesday, February 11

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Thrive Allen County will begin accepting applications for Affordable Housing Program grants Tuesday, Feb. 17. Thrive was awarded a just over $1.4 million grant to renovate and rehabilitate 50 homes in the county from the Federal Home Loan Bank of... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Board Discusses Kansas Legislature Topics that could Impact the District

Wednesday, February 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — In addition to discussions about bell-to-bell cell phone bans and potty training requirements among other things, another topic that is before the Kansas Legislature will have major impacts on Kansas school districts. On Monday, McPherson USD 418 Superintendent Shiloh Vincent told the... Read More.

USD 418 Board Hears Presentation on CTE Program Focused on Manufacturing

Wednesday, February 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education Monday heard a presentation on a program that could help address local workforce needs. The SME Education Foundation, part of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, has developed a program known as SME PRIME (Partnership... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Cameron Kiser, Trinity Catholic Boys Basketball

Wednesday, February 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Trinity Catholic High School senior Cameron Kiser as this week’s Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College. The week - Kiser had two of his best games of the season in leading the... Read More.

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Mike Ball, Remote Worker

Wednesday, February 11

Is Kansas the middle of nowhere? A place with nothing to attract people to come, live, work and play? Today we’ll meet a man who was born and raised in the western United States. As he transitioned to work remotely in his career, he has... Read More.

Andale Sweeps Mulvane in Key Class 4A Doubleheader

Wednesday, February 11

MULVANE, Kan. — In a pair of games involving huge implications in the 4A west sub-state standings, the Andale basketball teams picked up a sweep over Mulvane on Tuesday. The Andale girls defeated the Lady Wildcats, 60-51, while the sixth-ranked Andale boys had to hold... Read More.

Kenny Norris’ Historic Javelin Career Earns ACC 2026 Hall of Fame Induction

Tuesday, February 10

IOLA, Kan. (Feb. 10, 2026) — Allen Community College will celebrate one of the most accomplished champions in ACC track and field history when the College welcomes Kenny Norris into the Athletics Hall of Fame during a two‑day event Feb. 13–14. In May 1973, during... Read More.

Andale Wrestling Wins Circle Tournament Saturday with Seven Individual Champions

Tuesday, February 10

The Andale wrestling team had seven individual champions en route to winning the Circle Tournament on Saturday. Andale got first place finishes from Levi Schmidt (106), Luke Martin (113), Luke Seiler (126), Judd Eck (132, Tristen Cox (150), Emmett Eck (157) and Ethan Eck (175).... Read More.

Newton & Harvey County Seek Transportation Safety Feedback

Tuesday, February 10

NEWTON, Kan. — The City of Newton and Harvey County have partnered to develop a Transportation Safety Action Plan designed to create a safer, more connected community for drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. The Safety Action Plan will evaluate crash patterns, identify high-risk corridors, and recommend... Read More.

Kansas Middle and High School Students Compete in Regional Science Olympiad at FHSU

Tuesday, February 10

HAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State University hosted the annual regional Science Olympiad. Nearly 100 students from 11 Kansas schools, four middle and seven high schools, braved frigid weather to compete. The top three finishers in each of the regional events received medals, and students... Read More.