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KFB’s VOTE FBF Endorses Vicki Schmidt for Governor

Monday, June 29

KANSAS - Kansas Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Voters Organized to Elect Farm Bureau Friends (VOTE FBF) political action committee announced today its endorsement of Vicki Schmidt for Kansas governor. "Vicki Schmidt has shown throughout her distinguished career in public service she’s willing to listen and make... Read More.

City of Hutchinson to Celebrate the Official Reopening of Woodie Seat Freeway

Monday, June 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – [June 29, 2026]- The City of Hutchinson is excited to invite the community to celebrate the official reopening of the Woodie Seat Freeway during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 30, at 10:00 a.m. The public is invited to join City leaders,... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Discover Discarded Odorant, Report No Emergency

Monday, June 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Monday June 29, 2026 At 10:37am the Hutchinson Fire Department was called to 18 West B street for a smell of gas. As units responded to the area, multiple other citizens called in a smell of gas throughout the town. Crews searched... Read More.

USD 308 Announces Free Breakfast for All Students This Coming School Year

Monday, June 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - This school year, every student at Hutchinson Public Schools can enjoy a breakfast for free! School Breakfast can change lives, as breakfast can have a potentially dramatic effect on students. On average, students who eat school breakfast have been shown to: Achieve... Read More.

Gubernatorial candidate Curt Skoog discusses issues with Ad Astra News

Sunday, June 28

One of the last people to file for Governor this year visited Ad Astra Radio Friday. Curt Skoog is the Mayor of Overland Park and one of three Democrats seeking to replace term-limited incumbent Laura Kelly. Skoog has worked in marketing, business development and... Read More.

Kansas Supreme Court Rejects Carr Brothers Bid for Resentencing

Friday, June 26

The Kansas Supreme Court Friday affirmed the Sedgwick County District Court's order denying Reginald Carr's and Jonathan Carr's motions for resentencing. The Carr brothers were convicted of numerous crimes, including capital murder, arising from a notorious crime spree in Wichita in 2000. The Court... Read More.

CMS Authorizes Enhanced Payments for Rural Hospitals

Thursday, June 25

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran announced Wednesday the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved Kansas’ application to allow Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and Rural Emergency Hospitals (REHs) to receive enhanced payments through the state’s provider assessment program. During negotiations on the One Big Beautiful... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Announces Golden Ticket Giveaway

Thursday, June 25

Kansas, America-Themed Prize Package Gives One Winner the Ultimate 2026 Fair Experience Hutchinson, KS – The Kansas State Fair is bringing back the Golden Ticket Giveaway, and this year, the prize package comes with a Kansas, America spin. One lucky winner will receive the ultimate Fair experience for... Read More.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Waives Day Use Fees at Recreation Areas in Observance of America’s 250th Birthday Celebration

Thursday, June 25

WASHINGTON (June 24, 2026) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in support of America’s 250th birthday celebration, July 3-5. The waiver covers fees for boat launch... Read More.

Adam Hamilton Discusses Senate Run, Values, and Kansas Roots

Wednesday, June 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Adam Hamilton, United Methodist pastor and candidate for the United States Senate, recently shared his motivations, approach, and aspirations in an interview with Ad Astra News. Hamilton, who leads the largest United Methodist church in the United States and the largest... Read More.

Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation Names Jana Sittler as Executive Director

Wednesday, June 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation is pleased to announce the hiring of Jana Sittler as its new Executive Director, bringing to the organization more than 25 years of leadership experience spanning fundraising, nonprofit management, agriculture, event operations, stakeholder engagement, marketing, public policy... Read More.

Senator Marshall Announces Award of $79 Million in Rural Health Grants

Wednesday, June 24

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), celebrated the awarding of $79 million in rural health dollars to 38 healthcare organizations around the state of Kansas. These funds will be available to sustain vital high-quality healthcare access in rural Kansas, promote preventative healthcare, increase provider... Read More.