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K-State Students Assisting in LaHarpe Cleanup Saturday

Tuesday, November 12

By Lucky Kidd IOLA, Kan. — A team of students from Kansas State University will be taking part in the city of LaHarpe's community cleanup Saturday. The students will be leaving Friday afternoon and will undergo a training session prior to departing.This is part of... Read More.

Provision Ballots Cast in General Election Counted in Vote Canvass, County Clerk Provides Election Update

Tuesday, November 12

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Provision ballots (313 of 4720) cast in last week's general election were counted in the vote canvass by McPherson County Commissioners this morning. County Clerk Hollie Melroy said 80 of the 159 ballots not counted were from people... Read More.

“Path to Pebble” Wins Top Prize at Grand Motoring Festival

Tuesday, November 12

McPHERSON, Kan. (McPherson.edu) — McPherson College's documentary, "The Path to Pebble," chronicling the decade-long journey to compete at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance won Best Documentary Short Film at the Grand Motoring Film Festival on Oct. 31 at Hilton Head Island. The film was... Read More.

Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education Approves 2025 Bond Election

Tuesday, November 12

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education Monday accepted a Facility Steering Committee Recommendation to submit to voters next April 1st a $109.5 million bond issue for a number of projects, chief of which would be construction of a... Read More.

Kansas Lawmakers Anxious about Costly Nursing Shortage at Psychiatric Hospitals

Tuesday, November 12

Staffing agency nurses at Larned, Osawatomie cost $60 million annually By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The staffing shortage at Kansas’ psychiatric hospitals in Larned and Osawatomie prompted budget requests of more than $60 million to continue filling the health-care gap with private... Read More.

K-State University Honors Program Welcomes Inaugural Cohort of Robert E. Campbell Scholars

Friday, November 8

By Sara Luly, K-State News and Communications MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University has selected the inaugural cohort of Robert E. Campbell Scholars, a group of high-achieving and academically talented students in the University Honors Program who will receive renewable scholarships.Scholars receive... Read More.

Veterans Day Area Events

Tuesday, November 5

In honor of Veterans Day, Ad Astra Radio would like to thank the brave men and women who have served or are currently serving in the United States military. Here are upcoming events in the areas we cover: HutchinsonVieyra Honors Foundation Pancake Feed & Bingo... Read More.

Kansas Arts Commission and KTWU Partner to Showcase Kansas Musicians, Featuring Melissa Etheridge, Freedy Johnston

Saturday, November 2

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Arts Commission announced that Grammy- and Oscar-winning rockstar/musician Melissa Etheridge and 1994 Rolling Stone Songwriter of the Year Freedy Johnston will be featured in a new television series highlighting the diverse musical talent born... Read More.

Kansas Governor’s Arts Awards Nominations Open for 2025

Saturday, November 2

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — The Department of Commerce announced today that the Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) is accepting nominations for the 2025 Kansas Governor’s Arts Awards. Nominations for these prestigious honors will be accepted through Friday, December 13.Last awarded in... Read More.

October Total Tax Collections at $668.2 M; 3.4% Below the Estimate

Saturday, November 2

By the Kansas Department of Revenue TOPEKA, Kan. — The State of Kansas ends October with total tax collections at $668.2 million. That is $23.4 million, or 3.4%, below the estimate. Total tax collections are down 2.5% from October 2023.Individual income tax collections were $311.5... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces More than $1.9M Investment for Airport Infrastructure

Saturday, November 2

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Friday that four Kansas communities have secured more than $1.9 million in infrastructure funding to improve local airports.The communities secured more than $1.7 million in federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding... Read More.

Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland 58th Annual See and Sell Holiday Market Event November 23

Saturday, November 2

By the Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland SALINA, KAN. — Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland invites the public to kick off the holiday season on Saturday, November 23 at the 58th annual See & Sell Holiday Market to support Kansas Girl Scouts.The popular arts, crafts... Read More.