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Farmers, Food Systems Highlight 2026 Great Plains Growers Conference

Friday, November 14

Regional event set for Jan. 8-10 in St. Joseph, Mo. MANHATTAN, Kan. — Organizers of a three-day conference drawing growers, researchers and community leaders from across the Midwest say the early January event will help strengthen regional food systems.The 2026 Great Plains Growers Conference,... Read More.

K-State Expert Shares Tips to Safely — and Legally — Harvest Wildlife this Winter

Friday, November 14

Tagging and cooling the animal are key first steps, says RickettsMANHATTAN, Kan. — As Kansas hunters head outdoors this winter, Kansas State University wildlife specialist Drew Ricketts reminds them that harvesting wild game comes with both legal and safety responsibilities.“The first thing you need... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Launches Reverse Scholarship Program

Thursday, November 13

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) is pleased to announce the launch of its Reverse Scholarship Program, a new effort under the Foundation’s McPherson County Professional Recruitment (McPherson County CPR) initiative.McPherson County CPR is designed to attract and retain college or... Read More.

Mastermind Initiative Grants and First Grant from Galva Community Fund Announced

Thursday, November 13

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Mastermind McPherson County initiative grants, along with the first-ever grant awarded from the newly established Galva Community Fund. A total of $32,370 was distributed in November... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Yates Center and Woodson Co RWD 1 in Woodson County and Wilson Co RWD 9 in Wilson County and City of Virgil in Greenwood County

Thursday, November 13

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Yates Center and Woodson Co RWD 1 public water supply systems located in Woodson County and Wilson Co RWD 9 public water supply... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Boys Team of the Month: Central Christian Football Team

Thursday, November 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Each month Ad Astra Radio will be recognizing a girls and boys Team of the Month, selected from area high schools. The October Boys Team of the Month goes to the Central Christian Football team!The month: The Cougars had a dominant... Read More.

Reno County Churches Unite for Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive

Thursday, November 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Feeding the hungry isn’t a job for just one church. It takes a group of friends who believe that together we make a difference.For the eighth consecutive year, there will be a Thanksgiving Food Drive called “We’ll Leave Our Lights On.” Sanctuary... Read More.

Humboldt Man Struck and Killed by Train Near Mildred, Investigation Ongoing

Wednesday, November 12

A Humboldt man was struck and killed by a train Wednesday morning near Mildred.According to the Allen County Sheriff's Office, deputies, along with EMS and the Kansas Highway Patrol, were dispatched at 7:53 a.m. to a location just east of US 59, where on... Read More.

FDA Continues Lead Recall in Cinnamon and Cookware

Wednesday, November 12

K-State food science expert shares tips for identifying items deemed unsafe MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee is reminding consumers to stay alert as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to recall products found to contain lead, including some brands... Read More.

Students Launch National Campaign Supporting Class-Designed Game

Wednesday, November 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — A group of McPherson College students is taking their educational game nationwide with the launch of a Kickstarter campaign that will support large-scale production. Funds raised will help stock the game for retail and online sales, broadening its impact and creating... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Paul Grill, Moundridge Football

Wednesday, November 12

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Moundrige High School senior Paul Grill as this week's Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College!The week- Grill had a massive night in helping Moundridge upset Inman in the second round of... Read More.

McPherson Approves West 1st Street Change Order and Holiday Event Plans

Wednesday, November 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Wednesday approved a just over $403,000 change order on the West 1st street reconstruction project.Public Works Director Eric Duerksen said the change order came about when staff found areas where deteriorated concrete extended past initially identified locations, with... Read More.