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Governor Kelly Appoints State Representatives Kuether and French to KCC

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced she has appointed former longtime State Representative Annie Kuether and reappointed Andrew French to serve on the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC). These appointments will be submitted to the Kansas State Senate for confirmation.“Representative... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Funding to Grow Small Business Exports

By the Kansas Office of the GovernorTOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly on Friday announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded $200,000 to the Kansas Department of Commerce to expand the state’s robust export sector, which hit an all-time high of $13.97... Read More.

Veterans Story Night Sept. 19

By Dan Hervey, McPherson American Legion Harry B Dorst Post 24 McPHERSON, Kan. — On Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. two veterans will share their stories at the American Legion. Friends, family and the public are invited.Kathy Nicholson and Sheryl White both served in... Read More.

Fatal Wreck Friday Near Partridge

By Lucky Kidd  PARTRIDGE, Kan. — A Partridge woman died Friday after her vehicle and a semi collided at K-61 and Partridge Road east of Partridge.The Kansas Highway Patrol said Janice Richardson was northbound on Partridge Road about 5 p.m. and had pulled away from... Read More.

Bringing K-State Sports Back to 1510 KLQR

By Ad Astra News LARNED, Kan. — As 1510 KLQR approaches its 60th anniversary this fall, the station will bring Kansas State Wildcat sports back to Larned radio. This week, Ad Astra Radio and President Chris Shank announced a new agreement with LEARFIELD – the... Read More.

Young at Heart Day: Kansas State Fair 2023

By Brenna Eller  HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The first day of the Kansas State Fair starts today and because it is Young at Heart Day, adults ages 55 and older will get in for $2 at the gates. The day is sponsored by Kansas Department for... Read More.

Residential Fire in Midtown Hutchinson

By Ad Astra News HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Fire Department crews responded to a residential structure fire at 2:43 p.m. today at 319 East 8th Avenue. Upon their arrival, units found light smoke coming out of the eaves of a one and a half story duplex.... Read More.

The Salt City Welcomes Return of Hutch Fest in October 2023

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutch Fest is coming back in full swing this October and is sure to greet the community of Hutchinson with loads of nostalgia since there hasn't been a full celebration since 2016.For many Hutchinson natives, Hutch Fest has been... Read More.