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2023 Fly Kansas Air Tour Schedule Announced

Monday, October 2

By the Kansas Department of Transportation Topeka, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation is partnering with the Kansas Commission on Aerospace Education (KCAE) to host the Fly Kansas Air Tour from Thursday, Oct. 5, to Saturday, Oct. 7. “The Fly Kansas Air... Read More.

Arrest Made in Fatal Wreck

Monday, October 2

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON Kan. — An arrest has been made in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident Saturday night northeast of McPherson. The Kansas Highway Patrol said a pickup driven by Brice Kasting of McPherson and going south on 17th Avenue about 8 PM struck... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s September Heartland Credit Union Classroom Hero Recipient Teresa Rush

Monday, October 2

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Heartland Credit Union. Teresa Rush teaches fourth grade at Faris Elementary School and has been at the school for four years. “Every day... Read More.

Two Fatally Injured in Area Wrecks Saturday Evening

Sunday, October 1

Traffic accidents Saturday evening claimed the lives of two central Kansas residents, including a man struck while walking along a county road northeast of McPherson and a Hutchinson woman killed in a crash in far southeast Reno County. The Kansas Highway Patrol said Pedro Amezcua-Gonzalez,... Read More.

Hutchinson Community College’s First Concert of the Season Oct. 5

Friday, September 29

By Ad Astra News HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The first Hutchinson Community College concert of the season begins on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, at 7 p.m. with the advanced Vocal Jazz groups, Badinage and Sonance, directed by Neal Allsup, and the innovative Concert Jazz Band Combo... Read More.

Barton Community College to Host Senior Day; $6,000 in Scholarships to be Given Away

Friday, September 29

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College will help area high school seniors plan for their futures at Senior Day, starting at 9 a.m. Nov. 8, with a sign-up deadline of Nov. 1. Those interested can sign up at seniorday.bartonccc.edu. The... Read More.

Kansas Forest Service Launches Online Tool to Assess State’s Wildfire Risk

Friday, September 29

Training sessions planned for Wichita, Manhattan By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Not all Kansas wildfires make headline news, so it may come as a surprise to many that the Sunflower State reported more than 8,000 wildfires in 2022. Eight…thousand…fires.... Read More.

$350M in Highway Projects Added to IKE Construction Pipeline: Rice County Estimated at $15M for Shoulder Project Along US-56

Friday, September 29

Governor Kelly Announces Construction Timeline Set for Final Phases of Remaining T-WORKS Projects By Ad Astra News OLATHE, Kan. – Seven Expansion and Modernization highway projects were announced by Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed on Thursday for a total investment of more than... Read More.

Free Will Donation Taco Buffet for Natasha and Brailee Thrash at 56 Family Restaurant Oct. 9

Friday, September 29

By Ad Astra News GALVA, Kan. — On Monday, Oct. 9., there will be a free will donation taco buffet for McPherson natives Natasha Thrash and her daughter Brailee who have both been diagnosed with cancer. The mother and daughter duo are known for their sass,... Read More.

Sen. Moran Speaks on the Rise of Fentanyl Deaths Resulting from the Crisis at the Southern Border

Friday, September 29

Moran: The border is by far the single most important line of defense By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science – spoke on the... Read More.

Sen. Moran Statement on Voting to Override President Biden’s Veto on the Lesser Prairie-Chicken

Friday, September 29

By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) released the following statement after voting to override President Biden’s veto which dismissed the bipartisan Senate Resolution of Disapproval to overturn the listing of the lesser prairie-chicken as part... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s September Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Recipient Jessica Rawson

Friday, September 29

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. Jessica Rawson is in her 13th year with the USD 418 McPherson County Special Education Cooperative as Autism... Read More.

2023 Fly Kansas Air Tour Schedule Announced

Arrest Made in Fatal Wreck

Ad Astra Radio’s September Heartland Credit Union Classroom Hero Recipient Teresa Rush

Two Fatally Injured in Area Wrecks Saturday Evening

Hutchinson Community College’s First Concert of the Season Oct. 5

Barton Community College to Host Senior Day; $6,000 in Scholarships to be Given Away

Kansas Forest Service Launches Online Tool to Assess State’s Wildfire Risk

$350M in Highway Projects Added to IKE Construction Pipeline: Rice County Estimated at $15M for Shoulder Project Along US-56

Free Will Donation Taco Buffet for Natasha and Brailee Thrash at 56 Family Restaurant Oct. 9

Sen. Moran Speaks on the Rise of Fentanyl Deaths Resulting from the Crisis at the Southern Border

Sen. Moran Statement on Voting to Override President Biden’s Veto on the Lesser Prairie-Chicken

Ad Astra Radio’s September Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Recipient Jessica Rawson

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