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Galva Community Fund Established With $252,000 Endowment

GALVA, Kan.  — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) has announced the final total for the Galva Community Fund Match Week. Through community donations and matching contributions from anonymous supporters, the campaign raised $52,013.17. This brings the Galva Community Fund’s beginning endowment to just... Read More.

Asian Longhorned Tick Identified in Kansas

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Department of Agriculture are alerting the public to the first known occurrence of the Asian longhorned tick (ALHT), Haemaphysalis longicornis, in Kansas. KDHE identified the ALHT after it was found on... Read More.

Community Foundation Awards More than $179K in Grants

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation awarded Fund for Reno County grants totaling $179,319 to 16 nonprofit organizations in its second impact cycle of the year. This brings the total for grants awarded in 2025 from the Fund for Reno County to $475,291 dispersed among... Read More.

OCCK, Inc. to Host 35th Annual Employment Expo in Salina

SALINA, Kan. — OCCK, Inc. will host the 35th Annual Employment Expo, the region’s largest and longest-running job fair, on Thursday, October 16, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Tony’s Pizza Events Center in Salina. This free event is designed to connect you... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Joel Valadez, Stafford Boys Cross Country

STAFFORD, Kan. — Each week, Ad Astra Radio recognizes different athlete’s outstanding achievements. We are proud to announce Stafford High School junior Joel Valadez as this week's Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College. The week -  Valadez dominated the Lyons Invitational on... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Joel Valadez, Stafford Boys Cross Country

STAFFORD, Kan. — Each week, Ad Astra Radio recognizes different athlete’s outstanding achievements. We are proud to announce Stafford High School junior Joel Valadez as this week's Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College. The week -  Valadez dominated the Lyons Invitational on... Read More.

Two Women Sustain Minor Injuries in Crash in North Salina

SALINA, Kan. — Two women received minor injuries in a Tuesday afternoon crash in north Salina. The Kansas Highway Patrol said a car a vehicle driven by Gina Rosenwald of Overland Park failed to yield at the uncontrolled intersection and collided in the intersection with... Read More.