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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.

Local Residents Share Input on Future US 56 Projects

McPHERSON, Kan. — A number of area residents shared their thoughts on improvements that can be made along US 56 between McPherson and east of Marion. The Kansas Department of Transportation held an open house Tuesday at the McPherson Community Building where residents could... Read More.