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Allen County Area General Election Results

Wednesday, November 6

By Lucky Kidd ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County voters Tuesday turned down a proposed half percent sales tax that would have funded EMS services. Unofficial returns from the Allen County Clerk's Office indicated 52 percent voted against the tax, 48 percent in favor.John Brocker... Read More.

Veterans Day Area Events

Tuesday, November 5

In honor of Veterans Day, Ad Astra Radio would like to thank the brave men and women who have served or are currently serving in the United States military. Here are upcoming events in the areas we cover: HutchinsonVieyra Honors Foundation Pancake Feed & Bingo... Read More.

Allen County Commissioners Sign Letter of Support on Behalf of Thrive Allen County Connected with City of Elsmore SEED Grant

Tuesday, November 5

By Lucky Kidd ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Zoning Administrator Terry Call told County Commissioners Tuesday he has again been contacted by representatives of Mission Clean Energy regarding a proposal to construct a battery storage facility.This 300-megawatt facility would require between 15 and 30... Read More.

Kansas Arts Commission and KTWU Partner to Showcase Kansas Musicians, Featuring Melissa Etheridge, Freedy Johnston

Saturday, November 2

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Arts Commission announced that Grammy- and Oscar-winning rockstar/musician Melissa Etheridge and 1994 Rolling Stone Songwriter of the Year Freedy Johnston will be featured in a new television series highlighting the diverse musical talent born... Read More.

Kansas Governor’s Arts Awards Nominations Open for 2025

Saturday, November 2

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — The Department of Commerce announced today that the Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) is accepting nominations for the 2025 Kansas Governor’s Arts Awards. Nominations for these prestigious honors will be accepted through Friday, December 13.Last awarded in... Read More.

October Total Tax Collections at $668.2 M; 3.4% Below the Estimate

Saturday, November 2

By the Kansas Department of Revenue TOPEKA, Kan. — The State of Kansas ends October with total tax collections at $668.2 million. That is $23.4 million, or 3.4%, below the estimate. Total tax collections are down 2.5% from October 2023.Individual income tax collections were $311.5... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces More than $1.9M Investment for Airport Infrastructure

Saturday, November 2

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Friday that four Kansas communities have secured more than $1.9 million in infrastructure funding to improve local airports.The communities secured more than $1.7 million in federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding... Read More.

NCCC Awarded $56K Federal CTE Grant

Thursday, October 31

By Neosho Community College CHANUTE, Kan. — Neosho County Community College was awarded a federal grant in the amount of $56,798 by the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) from the Carl D. Perkins Reserve Fund. The grant was awarded to fund efforts which address the... Read More.

Social Work Student Seeking Animal Item Donations for Humboldt City Pound

Wednesday, October 30

Story submitted by Ally Turner HUMBOLDT, Kan. (Oct. 1, 2024) — Social work student Ally Turner is committed to helping the animals in her community. This commitment comes from Turner’s experience volunteering at Animal Pounds and seeing the number of animals needing to be cared... Read More.

VA Delivers Record Care and Benefits to Kansas Veterans in Fiscal Year 2024

Tuesday, October 29

By the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced it delivered more care and more benefits to more Veterans than ever before in fiscal year 2024 — including to Veterans, their families, and their survivors in Kansas.These... Read More.

Kansas Commerce Announces Fifth Round of HEAL Grants

Monday, October 28

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland has announced the availability of $1.5 million for a fifth round of Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grants. These grants are aimed at revitalizing dilapidated and underutilized downtown buildings in small communities across the state to... Read More.

Sen. Moran Urges FAA Administrator Whitaker to Modernize Space Launch & Reentry Framework

Monday, October 28

By US Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today called on Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker to update launch and reentry regulations which are impeding our nation’s commercial space industry, as well operations that support NASA and... Read More.