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Athlete of the Week: Skyler Thimesch, Cunningham Football

Wednesday, November 26

CUNNINGHAM, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Cunningham High School senior Skyler Thimesch as this week’s Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College.The week - Thimesch had his best game of the season Friday, as Cunningham beat Tescott 44-0... Read More.

Lofton Presented with 2025 Governor’s Tourism Award

Wednesday, November 26

The 2025 recipient of the Governor’s Tourism Award was awarded to Holly Lofton, Director of the Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau. Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland personally presented Lofton with the award during the 2026 Kansas Tourism Conference.This annual award was established... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Toronto, Woodson County for KDHE, KS

Wednesday, November 26

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Toronto public water supply system located in Woodson County. The advisory was issued because the city could not maintain the minimum required chlorine residual throughout the... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Sundowner, Inc, AKA Sundowner West Mobile Home Park, Saline County

Tuesday, November 25

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Sundowner, Inc, AKA Sundowner West Mobile Home Park public water supply system located in Saline County. The advisory was issued because of a waterline break resulting in a... Read More.

Allen County Commission Accepts 2024 Audit Report, New Hangar Nearly Complete at Allen County Airport

Tuesday, November 25

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners accepted the 2024 audit report during Tuesday's meeting, which auditor Rodney Burns said is coming to them later than usual due to some issues he had in another county. The report indicated there were no cash basis violations... Read More.

Chanute City Commission Sets Public Hearing December 8 on 2025 Budget Amendments

Tuesday, November 25

CHANUTE, Kan. — The Chanute City Commission Monday night set a Dec. 8 public hearing on amendments to the 2025 budget. Nine line items are being amended this year, compared to 12 in the 2024 budget. This takes into account both revenue and expense... Read More.

Salina Sets Mail Ballot Election on Pit Bull Ban Repeal, Advances City Projects

Tuesday, November 25

SALINA, Kan. — On a 4-1 vote Salina City Commissioners have set Feb. 24 for a mail ballot election on repeal of the city's pit bull ban. The election comes about after a petition was validated calling for the election to repeal the ban... Read More.

City of McPherson Approves Updated Pay Plan, Utility Charge Increase for Sewer and Stormwater

Tuesday, November 25

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners have approved an updated pay plan that will bring an overall 11.94% increase in compensation expense. The plan, presented as part of a compensation study by the Arnold Group, factors in a two percent cost of living raise,... Read More.

The Heart of the Holidays: Supporting Our Local Business

Tuesday, November 25

The real magic of the holidays usually isn't found in grand gestures. It’s in the small things—the familiar wave from a neighbor or a friendly conversation over a shop counter. This year, on Saturday, November 29, 2025, we have a wonderful chance to celebrate... Read More.

Cattle Chat: How Producers Can Find the Right Type of Cow for Their Land

Tuesday, November 25

K-State beef cattle experts offer new insights highlighting the tradeoffs between grazing larger versus smaller cows MANHATTAN, Kan. — As the beef industry evolves, Kansas State University beef cattle experts say producers may benefit from rethinking long-held assumptions about cow size, milk production and grazing... Read More.

Kansas Child Care Zones Program Supports Communities Working to Address Local Child Care Issues

Monday, November 24

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment launched the Child Care Zones program in 2025 to support communities working to address local child care issues. A Child Care Zone is a self-defined geographic area (of at least two counties) that receives state-level support to... Read More.

Monica Frye to Join Kansas Sampler Foundation Staff

Monday, November 24

INMAN, Kan. — The Kansas Sampler Foundation is excited to announce that Monica Frye will be joining the team as the Explore Kansas Program Manager in January 2026. Monica brings years of experience as a relationship builder from her work at McPherson College and... Read More.