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30th and Halstead Intersection Temporarily a Four-way Stop

Saturday, April 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A recent traffic accident at 30th and Halstead in Hutchinson has the forced removal of the signal pole at the northeast corner of the intersection. According to Hutchinson Public Works, stop signs have been put in place, making the intersection temporarily a... Read More.

March Classroom Hero Recipient Betsy Dutton Comes from a Family of Teachers

Friday, March 31

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Heartland Credit Union. Betsy Dutton teaches Speech, Debate/Forensics, and Theatre at Sterling High School. She is retiring this year after 41 years in education,... Read More.

Kansas Kidwind Teams Advance to National Competition

Friday, March 31

TOPEKA, Kan. - The winners of last weekend’s Kansas KidWind State Finals are now gearing up for their next challenge – the National KidWind Challenge scheduled for May 14-17 in Boulder, Colorado. To qualify for the national competition, teams first had to capture one of the... Read More.

Extended Drought Leads to Waning Optimism on Potential of Kansas Wheat Crop

Friday, March 31

Written by Marsha Boswell, Kansas Wheat MANHATTAN, Kan. - Wheat farmers are, by nature, optimistic, but that optimism is starting to wane in southwest Kansas, where much of the wheat that was drilled last fall has yet to emerge. Only 19% of the Kansas wheat crop... Read More.

Proposal for 2024 presidential primary in Kansas draws bipartisan support in Senate

Friday, March 31

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The votes were cast and a bipartisan majority of the Kansas Senate supported spending more than $4 million to host in March 2024 the state’s first simultaneous Republican and Democratic presidential primary in more than 40 years. The... Read More.

Kansas Senate Advances Bill Making It Easier to Get Religious Exemptions from Vaccine Requirements

Friday, March 31

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - The Kansas Senate has approved a bill making it easier to get a religious exemption from vaccine requirements. The bill makes it harder for childcare facilities, schools and employers to require vaccinations because it would be easier to get an... Read More.

Kansas Lawmakers Approve Bill Requiring Medical Care for Infants Who Survive Abortion Procedure

Friday, March 31

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Kansas lawmakers have passed a bill requiring doctors to provide medical care to infants born alive following an attempted abortion. Those births are rare, but sometimes occur after late-term abortions. Critics say the bill could force doctors to take infants who... Read More.

Governor Issues Declaration of Disaster Emergency Due to Threat of Wildland Fires

Friday, March 31

TOPEKA, Kan. (KPR) - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has issued a declaration of disaster emergency due to the potential for wildland fires and severe storms in the state. Friday's verbal declaration will allow the state to preposition assets for a quicker response to any... Read More.

Reno County Fire Crews Responded Thursday to a Grass Fire Northwest of Abbyville

Friday, March 31

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – Fire Crews responded Thursday afternoon to a small grass fire in western Reno County. A 911 call was made shortly before 2 p.m. Thursday to report a small 10x10 fire in the north ditch in the area of US-50 and... Read More.

One Man Found Dead, Another in Critical Condition Thursday at a Home East of Hesston

Friday, March 31

HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. – One man was found dead, another in critical condition following a call for medical assistance Thursday east of Hesston. Law enforcement and EMS were dispatched Thursday afternoon when acquaintances called 911 after finding two men unresponsive in a home in the... Read More.

Hutchinson Man Arrested for Fentanyl Possession

Friday, March 31

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – On Wednesday, March 29, 2023, officers with the Hutchinson Police Department Special Operations Division arrested Holden S. Walden 31 YOM for possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. Officers seized over one hundred suspected fake oxycodone pills containing fentanyl. If... Read More.

McPherson County Matching Event Raises $590,000 For Local Organizations

Friday, March 31

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) has announced the final totals of their Match Week event. Between Mar. 6-10 over $590,000, with match included, was raised to help build the endowments of 44 county nonprofits. This total breaks the record of... Read More.

30th and Halstead Intersection Temporarily a Four-way Stop

March Classroom Hero Recipient Betsy Dutton Comes from a Family of Teachers

Kansas Kidwind Teams Advance to National Competition

Extended Drought Leads to Waning Optimism on Potential of Kansas Wheat Crop

Proposal for 2024 presidential primary in Kansas draws bipartisan support in Senate

Kansas Senate Advances Bill Making It Easier to Get Religious Exemptions from Vaccine Requirements

Kansas Lawmakers Approve Bill Requiring Medical Care for Infants Who Survive Abortion Procedure

Governor Issues Declaration of Disaster Emergency Due to Threat of Wildland Fires

Reno County Fire Crews Responded Thursday to a Grass Fire Northwest of Abbyville

One Man Found Dead, Another in Critical Condition Thursday at a Home East of Hesston

Hutchinson Man Arrested for Fentanyl Possession

McPherson County Matching Event Raises $590,000 For Local Organizations

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