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Commerce Announces First ‘Made in Kansas’ Participants

By the Kansas Department of Commerce   TOPEKA, Kan. – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced 13 manufacturers have been accepted into the department’s Made in Kansas program. Made in Kansas is sponsored by the Kansas Department of Commerce to help promote... Read More.

Doug Hollingsworth Honored at State InterHab Awards

By TECH   WICHITA, Kan. — The Art & Awards Ceremony recognizes the personal and professional achievements of Kansans with disabilities and celebrates exceptional professionals from across the region who are committed to providing the best possible outcomes for the persons they serve. Each year, they... Read More.

Rice County Elections: Sterling and Little River Results

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.

Reno County Election: School Board and Citywide Races

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.

Local Veterans Day Events

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.

Cosmosphere CEO Reelected to Giant Screen Cinema Association Board

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.