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Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae Blooms

Friday, October 10

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae. The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to Oct. 31, as do the Harmful... Read More.

Salina Log Jam Removal Costs Increase Significantly Due to Addition Debris

Friday, October 10

SALINA, Kan. — The cost of removing a log jam from the Smoky Hill River in Salina will be much higher than expected due to subsequent events that added more debris to the jam in the area of Bill Burke Park. On Monday, Oct. 13,... Read More.

Galva Community Fund Established With $252,000 Endowment

Thursday, October 9

GALVA, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) has announced the final total for the Galva Community Fund Match Week. Through community donations and matching contributions from anonymous supporters, the campaign raised $52,013.17. This brings the Galva Community Fund’s beginning endowment to just... Read More.

Community Foundation Awards More than $179K in Grants

Thursday, October 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation awarded Fund for Reno County grants totaling $179,319 to 16 nonprofit organizations in its second impact cycle of the year. This brings the total for grants awarded in 2025 from the Fund for Reno County to $475,291 dispersed among... Read More.

Congressman Tracey Mann Discusses Government Shutdown and Impacts

Thursday, October 9

McPHERSON, Kan. — It's been three weeks since the US House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution to keep the federal government in operation. First District Congressman Tracey Mann told Ad Astra News in an interview Thursday it's a matter of getting a few... Read More.

OCCK, Inc. to Host 35th Annual Employment Expo in Salina

Thursday, October 9

SALINA, Kan. — OCCK, Inc. will host the 35th Annual Employment Expo, the region’s largest and longest-running job fair, on Thursday, October 16, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Tony’s Pizza Events Center in Salina. This free event is designed to connect you... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Hosting Community Work Day on October 11

Thursday, October 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — United Way of Reno County will host its annual Community Work Day this Saturday, October 11, bringing together approximately 350 volunteers to complete more than 20 service projects across Reno County. This day of service unites individuals, businesses, and community groups in... Read More.

City of Great Bend Releases Home for the Holidays Theme and Details

Thursday, October 9

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend is thrilled to announce the theme for the 2025 Home for the Holidays Parade: “Holiday Movie Madness.” This theme was chosen to honor the favorite films that make the holiday season even more special. From A Christmas Story, to... Read More.

Proposals Sought in Reno County/Hutchinson’s Fight Against Addiction

Wednesday, October 8

RENO COUNTY, Kan. (October 8, 2025) — Since 2024, the Opioid Settlement Funds Advisory Oversight Committee has awarded close to $175,000 in grant funding out of the nearly $500,000 that they have received. The grant funding has previously been awarded to the United Way... Read More.

RKAP Awarded $381,000 Grant from Patterson Family Foundation to Expand Rural Workforce

Wednesday, October 8

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Rural Kansas Apprenticeship Program (RKAP) received a $381,000 grant from the Kansas City-based Patterson Family Foundation to expand the trades workforce in rural Kansas. “RKAP is committed to building a high-quality workforce in rural Kansas,” says Joel Leftwich,... Read More.

Two Women Sustain Minor Injuries in Crash in North Salina

Tuesday, October 7

SALINA, Kan. — Two women received minor injuries in a Tuesday afternoon crash in north Salina. The Kansas Highway Patrol said a car a vehicle driven by Gina Rosenwald of Overland Park failed to yield at the uncontrolled intersection and collided in the intersection with... Read More.

Lindsborg Old Mill Museum Urgently Seeks Donors to Secure Final Tax Credits for Swedish Pavilion Restoration

Tuesday, October 7

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum was notified earlier this week they need to have the remaining just over $40,000 in Community Service Tax Credits committed no later than October 25. Any remaining tax credits unclaimed by that date will... Read More.