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Rice County Community Foundation Awards Over $200,000 in Grant Funding for Local Initiatives

Wednesday, November 8

By the Rice County Community Foundation RICE COUNTY, Kan. — The Rice County Community Foundation (RCCF) is pleased to announce the recipients of the Community Fund Grant program, which is dedicated to supporting community projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in Rice... Read More.

Rice County Elections: Sterling and Little River Results

Wednesday, November 8

By Lucky Kidd RICE COUNTY, Kan. — Four candidates emerged from a ten person field Tuesday to win seats on the Sterling USD 376 Board of Education. Ted Carder was the top vote getter with 382 votes, followed by William Kilgore with 337, Jessi Dobson... Read More.

Voters Approve Repeal of 30 Percent Food Sale Requirement for Liquor by the Drink

Wednesday, November 8

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County voters Tuesday overwhelmingly approved repeal of a 30 percent food sales requirement for liquor by the drink. Results last night from the Reno County Clerk's Office had 5,407 votes cast in favor, 1,873 against. The repeal... Read More.

Reno County Election: School Board and Citywide Races

Wednesday, November 8

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Hutchinson area voters appear to have turned out four incumbents in Tuesday's elections.Scott Meggers defeated Stuart Conklin 798-563 for the Northeast District seat on the Hutchinson City Council. Conklin had been appointed to the Council earlier this year... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 School Board, Bond Proposal and City Commissioner Election

Wednesday, November 8

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — For the 3rd time in two years voters in McPherson USD 418 on Tuesday rejected a bond issue. The $88.5 million proposal had its major item replacement the current academic area of McPherson High School. Unofficial numbers from the... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Schools to Have Two Hour Late Start Nov. 8 Due to Dense Fog Conditions

Tuesday, November 7

By Buhler USD 313 BUHLER, Kan. — Due to the dense fog conditions predicted tomorrow morning, Buhler USD 313 will start two hours late on Wednesday, Nov. 8th. Please see your email for specific building start times and information.All schools will start two hours late... Read More.

Local Veterans Day Events

Tuesday, November 7

Ad Astra Radio thanks all Veterans for their service! Here are some local events happening in and around the communities we cover. McPherson Veterans Day Events McPherson's Veterans Day events kick off with a free breakfast for veterans from 8-10 at the American Legion, hosted by... Read More.

Commerce Announces $2M in CDBG-COVID Resiliency Competitive Grants, McPherson One of Recipients

Tuesday, November 7

By the Kansas Department of CommerceTOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced 15 Kansas communities would receive their share of $2 million from the Community Development Block Grant-COVID Resiliency (CDBG-CVR) competitive grant program. This program was funded via the Coronavirus Aid, Relief,... Read More.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Central Christian College of Kansas and National Fitness Campaign Make Fitness Free for Everyone in McPherson

Monday, November 6

State-of-the-Art Outdoor Fitness Court Studio Coming to McPherson, KS By Central Christian College of Kansas McPHERSON, Kan. — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS), Central Christian College of Kansas (CCCK), and National Fitness Campaign today announced a partnership to bring an outdoor Fitness Court... Read More.

Cosmosphere CEO Reelected to Giant Screen Cinema Association Board

Monday, November 6

By the Cosmosphere HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Cosmosphere president and chief executive officer Jim Remar has been reelected to the board of the Giant Screen Cinema Association, an international organization with members representing filmmakers, distributors, and theaters from nearly 30 countries.Cosmosphere’s two-story Carey Digital Dome Theater... Read More.

Kansas National Guardsmen to Support Veterans Day Events

Monday, November 6

By the Kansas Office of the Adjutant General’s Department KANSAS — Soldiers and Airmen of the Kansas National Guard will honor their fellow veterans, past and present, by participating in several Veterans Day events in the state.Saturday, Nov. 4EmporiaCompany A, Recruiting and Retention Battalion, will... Read More.

USDA Invests $4.21 Million to Help Rural Kansas Business Owners Lower Energy Costs, Generate Income and Expand Operations

Monday, November 6

By U.S. Department of Agriculture KANSAS — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Kansas State Director Christy Davis today announced that Rural Development is awarding $4.21 million in grants to help agricultural producers and rural small business owners make energy efficiency improvements and renewable... Read More.