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October Home Sales Down, Prices Up

By Lucky Kidd   Home sales during October in the Mid-Kansas area declined by 22.1 percent from a year ago. Prairie Land Realtors reports 95 homes were sold in their area last month through their Mid-Kansas Multiple Listing Service. The median sales price region-wide at $159,000... Read More.

Hutchinson Community College President Carter File Announces Retirement

By Hutchinson Community College   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College President Carter File announced on Thursday his intent to retire in 2024. File submitted his request to the college board of trustees indicating his intent to retire effective August 31, 2024. "My time at HutchCC has exceeded... Read More.

Reno County Planners Delay Action on Solar Regulations

By Lucky Kidd   RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Planning Commission heard over an hour and a half of comments from citizens Thursday night regarding proposed solar energy regulation, after which they indicated a desire to take time to consider the comments. With that,... Read More.

Commerce Announces First ‘Made in Kansas’ Participants

By the Kansas Department of Commerce   TOPEKA, Kan. – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced 13 manufacturers have been accepted into the department’s Made in Kansas program. Made in Kansas is sponsored by the Kansas Department of Commerce to help promote... Read More.

Doug Hollingsworth Honored at State InterHab Awards

By TECH   WICHITA, Kan. — The Art & Awards Ceremony recognizes the personal and professional achievements of Kansans with disabilities and celebrates exceptional professionals from across the region who are committed to providing the best possible outcomes for the persons they serve. Each year, they... Read More.

Reno County Election: School Board and Citywide Races

By Lucky Kidd   RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Hutchinson area voters appear to have turned out four incumbents in Tuesday's elections. Scott Meggers defeated Stuart Conklin 798-563 for the Northeast District seat on the Hutchinson City Council. Conklin had been appointed to the Council earlier this year... Read More.

Local Veterans Day Events

Ad Astra Radio thanks all Veterans for their service! Here are some local events happening in and around the communities we cover. McPherson Veterans Day Events McPherson's Veterans Day events kick off with a free breakfast for veterans from 8-10 at the American Legion, hosted by... Read More.

Cosmosphere CEO Reelected to Giant Screen Cinema Association Board

By the Cosmosphere   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Cosmosphere president and chief executive officer Jim Remar has been reelected to the board of the Giant Screen Cinema Association, an international organization with members representing filmmakers, distributors, and theaters from nearly 30 countries. Cosmosphere’s two-story Carey Digital Dome Theater... Read More.