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Pittsburg State University Releases Honor Roll for Spring 2025

Pittsburg State University has released the honor roll for the 2025 Spring semester.   To qualify for Dean’s Scholastic Honors, a student must complete at least 12 semester hours, receive a grade point average of 3.6000 for all credit course work that semester, and have... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Max Harris, Hutchinson Wrestling

Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Hutchinson High School sophomore Max Harris as this week's Athlete of the Week!The week - Harris had a great performance in representing Team Kansas at the Cadet National Duals in Herriman, Utah. Harris first went 6-0 in... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Sundowner, Inc., Saline County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Sundowner, Inc. public water supply system located in Saline County.Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food... Read More.

Flood Warnings for Little Arkansas River

Flood warnings have been issued for the Little Arkansas River at Alta Mills and Halstead where minor flooding is forecast. At Alta Mills the Little Arkansas will rise above the 22 feet flood stage Wednesday afternoon and crest at 24.2 feet early Thursday morning. At Halstead... Read More.

Power Outages Following Severe Weather Overnight

Early Tuesday morning, a severe storm moved through the Wichita region with winds in excess of 100 mph, resulting in more than 45,000 customers without power. Communities with the most damage include Wichita, Hutchinson, Newton and Derby, KS. Evergy teams and contract crews immediately responded... Read More.

Gas Leak Near Conway Closes US 56, Prompts Some Evacuations

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — As torrential rains fell over the McPherson area early this morning, McPherson and Conway firefighters along with the McPherson County Sheriff's Office and McPherson EMS responded to the report of a flammable gas leak near Conway.After the call came at... Read More.

Smoky Hill River, Mulberry Creek Under Flood Warnings

Flood Warnings have been posted for the Smoky Hill River at Lindsborg, Mentor and New Cambria and for Mulberry Creek at Salina. At the latter three points the river will be close to the flood of record.At Lindsborg, minor flooding is forecast. The Smoky... Read More.

Lyons City Council Meeting Highlights 6/16/25

LYONS, Kan. — Sewer and water rate increases were approved by the Lyons City council Monday. These increases are made to address long term major projects for both utilities, including the upcoming project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. At the June 2nd meeting, the... Read More.