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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.

Linn County Community Mourns Loss After Search for Missing 13 Year Old

LINN COUNTY, Kan. (December 23, 2025) — The Linn County community is mourning the loss of a 13-year-old juvenile that was reported missing to Linn County Sheriff's Office on Sunday, December 21.  The Sheriff's Office received the report of the missing juvenile at approximately 6:20... Read More.