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Kingman County Guardrail Project to Begin

Friday, October 30

KINGMAN COUNTY, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to start a guardrail project in Kingman County on or around Monday, Nov. 2, conditions permitting. This project is for 0.2 miles of K-14, starting 0.31 miles south of SE 120 St. Traffic will be reduced... Read More.

Governor Kelly Adds Eight Individuals to Kansas Walk of Honor

Friday, October 30

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced yesterday the addition of eight prominent individuals to the Kansas Walk of Honor during a ceremony at the Kansas State Capitol. The governor was joined by individuals of the Kansas Historical Society, the Capitol Preservation Committee, family members... Read More.

2026 General Election to Take Place on Tuesday, November 3rd

Friday, October 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The 2026 General Election is set for Tuesday, November 3rd, and registered voters can preview their sample ballot online at myvoteinfo.voteks.org. In addition to local, state, and national races, Kansans will decide on a proposed constitutional amendment, with the full... Read More.

Rally Back On: President Trump’s Speech at 7pm Sunday

Friday, October 30

President Donald Trump will return to Kansas this weekend for a campaign rally - Sunday's event looks very much like the event that was cancelled for Saturday. Kasey Windhorst, Business and Communications Manager for the Salina Airport Authority tells Ad Astra News that the event... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Over $10.7M for 64 Crime Victim Assistance Agencies and Organizations

Thursday, October 29

TOPEKA, Kan. - Governor Laura Kelly has announced that over $10.7 million in federal funding from the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance grant program will be distributed to 64 community-based organizations and agencies across Kansas. This funding is designed to support survivors of... Read More.

5th Avenue & Poplar Street Upcoming Traffic Signal Changes

Thursday, October 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Beginning December 7th, 2026, the City of Hutchinson will begin the phased removal of the traffic signal located at 5th Avenue & Poplar Street. As the first step, signal heads will be covered (bagged) to deactivate the lights. The covered signals will... Read More.

Soil and Soul: A Gathering for Farmers, Ranchers and the Ag Community to be Held Saturday, November 14

Wednesday, October 28

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Soil & Soul invites local farmers and ag professionals to a Gathering for Farmers, Ranchers and the Ag Community on Saturday, Nov. 14 at Hilton Garden Inn, 1715 N. Waldron St, Hutchinson. Coffee and Donuts start at 8:30 a.m., followed by the... Read More.

Dinah Sykes Outlines Platform for Kansas Insurance Commissioner

Wednesday, October 28

KANSAS - In a recent interview with Ad Astra News, Dinah Sykes, the Democratic candidate for Kansas Insurance Commissioner, shared her background, motivations for seeking office, and key policy priorities ahead of the upcoming election. Sykes, who grew up in Tennessee, moved to Kansas with... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire with Multiple Exposures

Wednesday, October 28

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - At 02:05 am., the Hutchinson Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 300 Blk East 8th. First-arriving units arrived to a garage fire that was fully involved with 2 vehicles involved in front of the garage. 3 houses... Read More.

FY2027 Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems Grant Program Funding Opportunity

Tuesday, October 27

The Kansas Highway Patrol, as the State Administrative Agency, invites Kansas law enforcement agencies to apply for the fiscal year 2027 (FY2027) Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program. The FY2027 allocation for the state of Kansas is $3,725,420 statewide, including state-level projects and administration. Funding... Read More.

Reno County Seeks Proposals to Fight Addiction

Tuesday, October 27

Applications due Nov. 25, 2026, for projects addressing substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery Reno County, Kansas – October 27, 2026 – The Opioid Settlement Funds Advisory Oversight Committee is accepting grant proposals for 2027 funding through the Reno County/Hutchinson Fights Addiction Fund. Local organizations... Read More.

Crack Sealing Project Underway on K-42 in South Central Kansas

Monday, October 26

SOUTH CENTRAL Kan. - The Kansas Department of Transportation has begun a crack sealing project along K-42 from the U.S. 281 junction in Pratt County east to the K-14 junction in Kingman County, including the full stretch through Barber County. K-42 will be reduced to... Read More.