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Augustine Family Gift Helps Launch Boys & Girls Club of Salina

SALINA, Kan. — A powerful family legacy is helping bring a long-held dream to life for Salina’s youth.To honor the memory and values of their late parents, Ted and Almita Augustine, the Augustine Family has established a $500,000 matching gift challenge through their Donor... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the Sunset Valley MHP Hays KS, LLC

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Sunset Valley MHP Hays KS, LLC public water supply system located in Ellis County.Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:Boil water for one minute prior... Read More.

Kansas Responds to Equine Disease Events

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Agriculture Division of Animal Health has been notified of two separate events in which horses in Kansas have tested positive for reportable diseases. The agency has responded to both incidents according to the state’s disease response plan. Equine... Read More.

Hunting Show Host Receives Lifetime Hunting Ban in Kansas

WICHITA, Kan. — A Georgia man was sentenced to five years of probation and ordered forever banned from hunting and fishing in Kansas after illegally hunting game.According to court documents, Matt Jennings, 35, of Bowdon, Georgia, pleaded guilty to two counts of illegal taking... Read More.

Two Men Arrested after Drug Bust Tuesday in Barton County

Two central Kansas men are in custody after quantities of drugs were found in a vehicle Tuesday in Barton County.Barton County Sheriff's Deputies were advised by the Kansas Department of Corrections EAI unit a quantity of drugs would be entering the county via K-156... Read More.

Elevated Nitrate Levels Found in Canton Water

CANTON, Kan. — The City of Canton has issued a drinking water warning due to high levels of nitrates which could be dangerous for infants and some other individuals. Nitrate in drinking water can come from natural, industrial, or agricultural sources (including septic systems... Read More.

Mac Senior Center to Close for Repairs

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Senior Center will be temporarily closing starting Monday (7-28) in order to allow for some construction projects and remediation of mold in a contained area resulting from recent storms including the June 17th flood.The construction part of the work... Read More.

GeoWoodstock XXII Coming to Hutchinson in May 2026

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The world’s largest annual geocaching event and conference, GeoWoodstock XXII, is set to take place in Hutchinson, Kansas, from May 20–24, 2026, at the Kansas State Fairgrounds. This internationally recognized event will bring together thousands of geocachers from around the globe... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Cael Kooiman, Central Christian Golf

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Cael Kooiman, upcoming junior at Central Christian School as this week's Athlete of the Week.The week - Kooiman performed well at the Central Links Golf Junior Match Play Championship, which was July 7-10 at... Read More.