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Salina Rescue Mission Needs List from August 1st – 31st, 2025

SALINA, Kan. (July 31, 2025) — The Salina Rescue Mission is requesting monthly donations for select items this month. Items Needed for August:Deodorant Kleenex ShampooDonations may be delivered seven days a week between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. to the Mission located at... Read More.

Erie Man Arrested for Child Sex Crimes

ERIE, Kan. — A rural Erie man who is a registered sex offender has been arrested for child sex crimes.Kansas Bureau of Investigation agents and Neosho County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 42-year-old Peter Hawkinson Wednesday morning after a search warrant was executed at a location... Read More.

Update on 2025 Asphalt Resurfacing Project

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Venture Corporation is amid working on the 2025 Asphalt Resurfacing Street Project. The streets to be worked on include 19th Street from Washington to Morton, Morton from 19th to 21st Street, 24th Street from Harrison to Washington, Broadway from Patton... Read More.

Baking It Forward: Russell Kern Honored for Youth Leadership

Russell Kern, a nine-year 4-H member from Chase, Kansas, is the recipient of the Home Baking Association’s 2025 Bake to Give: Maddie Kruse Youth Award. Kern’s leadership, generosity and enthusiasm for teaching others through baking are inspiring. Kern is a Kansas 4-H member who... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Stafford

STAFFORD, Kan. (July 30, 2025) — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Stafford public water supply system located in Stafford County.Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:Boil water for... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Kaci Young, Halstead Softball

HALSTEAD, Kan. — Congratulations to this week's Ad Astra Radio Athlete of the Week, Halstead's Kaci Young.The week - Young had a strong performance at the USSSA Nationals earlier this month. In seven games, Young batted .429, scored eight runs and had seven RBIs.... Read More.

Family Gatherings: At Home Safe Food Handling

One of the food safety steps that is often the most forgotten at outdoor picnics is also one of the most simple. Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee said while home cooks and BBQ aficionados often remember to cook foods to the required... Read More.

Your Town, Your Treasure: A Local Summer Adventure

ERIE, Kan. (June 2025) — As the days grow longer and the sun warms our sidewalks, there’s a familiar buzz in the air: summer is here, and with it comes opportunity. It’s more than just a season—it’s a moment when our community shines its... Read More.

Fun in the Sun—But Stay Safe!

Enjoying time outdoors is important for our health and well-being, but it's just as important to protect your skin while you're at it. Skin cancer is the most common cancer worldwide, and the statistics are eye-opening: 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer... Read More.