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Iola Area Population Mostly Steady Over the Past Year

Recent estimates from the Kansas Division of Budget indicate most counties in the area are holding their own when it comes to population. The 2024 estimates recently released indicate the state as a whole saw a population increase of 30,600, ten times that from... Read More.

One Person in Allen County Loses $13K through Countywide Scam

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. —The Allen County Sheriff's Office recently took another scam report where an "elderly" person lost some $13,000. It could have been worse though.After receiving an alert on their cell phone and calling the number, a confident and convincing official-sounding person explained... Read More.

High School Football Preview: Pawnee County

Ad Astra Radio will preview area high school football teams, based on county. Today, we preview the teams from Pawnee County.Larned IndiansCoach: Brady Keith, third season (8-10)Classification: 2ADistrict 82024: 2-7Postseason: Lost to Southeast of Saline 76-12Best postseason finish: Semifinals 1971Top returning players: Mason Miller,... Read More.

Crash Claims Life of Stafford County Man Friday Night

STAFFORD COUNTY, Kan. — A Stafford County man died in a Friday night crash in far northeast Stafford County.The Kansas Highway Patrol identified the victim as Adam Bellindir, 33, of Hudson.Bellindir's car was eastbound on Northeast 160th Street about ¾ mile west of Northeast... Read More.

Support Needed to Sustain McPherson Middle School Supply Closet

McPHERSON, Kan. — The future of McPherson Middle School's School Supply Closet is in doubt, and they need your help.The supply closet, started in 2020 by members of that year's Leadership McPherson class to assist students at MMS with school supplies during the school... Read More.

Beware of Jury Duty Scam Alert in McPherson County

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Sheriff's Office has issued a scam alert involving a person claiming to be a “Captain Wells” calling people and advising them they missed jury duty.The Sheriff's Office by the way does not have a Captain Wells. This... Read More.

Fatal Collision in Wilson County Claims One Life, Injures Two

WILSON COUNTY, Kan. — One person was killed and two others injured in a Saturday afternoon crash north of Fredonia. The Kansas Highway Patrol identified the victim as Shirley Martin, 82, of Buffalo.Martin was Southbound on Harper Road when she failed to stop at... Read More.

Blue-Green Algae Mats Detected at Marion County Lake

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae mats.The KDHE Harmful Algal Bloom (HABs) response program has recently identified a new and evolving health concern... Read More.

Iola City Council to Hold Budget Hearing Monday

IOLA, Kan. — The Iola City Council will conduct 2026 budget and revenue neutral rate hearings as part of Monday evening's meeting at 6 at the Riverside Park Community Building.The proposed budget calls for about a seven tenths of a mill increase in the... Read More.

City of McPherson 2026 Budget, RNR Hearings Set for Tuesday

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners will hold a public hearing on their proposed 2026 budget and to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate Tuesday morning at 9 as part of their regular meeting.The published budget calls for a total property tax levy of 53.238... Read More.

Accident Friday Morning in McPherson

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Police Captain Ryan Bauer told Ad Astra News that an accident was reported at about 10 AM this morning.Circumstances involving the crash remain under investigation at this time, but a medical issue may have factored into the crash.Name of the person... Read More.