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Gov. Kelly Proclaims January as Kansas Radon Action Month

TOPEKA, Kan. - Governor Laura Kelly today proclaimed January as Radon Action month in Kansas. Through a partnership with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), Kansans are urged to protect their families by testing their homes, schools and work sites for radon... Read More.

IdeaTek is Bringing Gigabit Fiber Internet to Colwich

BUHLER, Kan. - IdeaTek has expanded its fiber footprint into Colwich, giving businesses and households access to gigabit speeds at affordable prices. The expansion furthers the company’s mission of providing Internet Freedom to Kansas communities, said Daniel Friesen, IdeaTek’s Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer. “We... Read More.

Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center Graduates 303rd Basic Training Class

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Twenty-two new law enforcement officers graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) on January 13, 2023 in a ceremony held in KLETC’s Integrity Auditorium. Commencement speaker for the ceremony, United States Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., congratulated the graduates and expressed... Read More.

Hutchinson Man’s Arrest Connected to Fentanyl-related Fatality

By Lucky Kidd, Ad Astra Radio   HUTCHINSON, Kan. - A Hutchinson man has been arrested in connection to a fentanyl-related fatality. Hutchinson Police Special Operations Division Lieutenant Jake Graber said Harry Ocon was taken into custody Tuesday morning on a probable cause warrant stemming from an... Read More.

Victims of Fatal Fire in Arlington Identified

By Lucky Kidd, Ad Astra Radio ARLINGTON, Kan. - Two people who died in a Saturday night fire in Arlington have been identified.  75-year-old John Schaffter and 74-year-old Sally Schaffter were unable to escape a fire at their home in the 200 block of North... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Selects New Members for Open Seats

By Lucky Kidd, Ad Astra Radio   HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Following a lengthy discussion, the Hutchinson City Council Tuesday morning selected Stuart Conklin and Stacy Goss to fill the two positions opening up on the Council. Conklin, a partner in Conklin Cars who during his 42-plus year... Read More.