Ad Astra Radio Family Brands

New Date and Local for Annual Sand Plum Bicycle Classic

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – This year’s Sand Plum Bicycle Classic will feature a new date and location. The annual Reno County favorite will be taking place on Sunday, June 4, and will offer four different distances to choose from:16-mile, 36-mile, 53-mile, or take on... Read More.

City of Arlington Water Supply Shows High Nitrate Levels

ARLINGTON, Kan. – The City of Arlington has issued a public notice regarding nitrate levels in the city's water supply. A sample tested on April 18th showed a nitrate level of 11 milligrams per liter, which is above the federal nitrate standard of 10... Read More.

Kansas Officials Plan to Cut Down on Foster Placements

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Kansas Department for Children and Families will work to reduce unnecessary foster care placements, said DCF Secretary Laura Howard, expressing optimism about new funding measures and legislation.“This was a strong legislative session in terms... Read More.

USD 308 Works With Community to Create New Mission, Vision, and Values

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - USD 308 has taken an important step towards creating a new mission, vision, and core values with the help of district leadership, community members, and consultants from Wichita State University’s Community Engagement Institute. The project aims to establish a shared understanding... Read More.

Hutchinson Community Foundation Awards $71K in Grants

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Community Foundation awarded Fund for Reno County grants totaling $71,075 to eight nonprofit organizations in March. Established in 1990, the Fund for Reno County serves as a permanent resource for the changing needs of Reno County. Grants represent an innovative... Read More.

Work on East 30th Ave Included in 2023 Hutchinson Street Maintenance

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson City Council Tuesday awarded the 2023 arterial street maintenance project contract to APAC Kansas. APAC’s bid, the lower of the two received, came in at just over $934 thousand dollars, more than $100 thousand above the engineers’ estimate.The project... Read More.