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Allen County Tax Sale Brings in $341K, County Commission Discusses Budgets

Tuesday, June 30

Last week's Allen County delinquent tax sale brought in around $341,000. County Counselor Bob Johnson told Allen County Commissioners Tuesday an additional $581,000 in back taxes was redeemed prior to the sale. About 100 people were in attendance at the sale, which is still... Read More.

Rock Fest at the Fair Completes the 2026 Kansas State Fair Grandstand Lineup

Tuesday, June 30

A night of rock music featuring From Ashes to New with Saliva and Saving Abel HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A hard-hitting night of rock is coming to the 2026 Kansas State Fair. Saturday, September 19 will be Rock Fest at the Fair featuring From Ashes to... Read More.

Plea to Reduced Charge Entered in March Shooting Death of Humboldt Man

Monday, June 29

A Humboldt man has entered a no contest plea to a reduced charge of voluntary manslaughter in the March 8th shooting death of John Paul Kent during a disturbance outside his home. The plea by Malachi Davis was entered as part of a... Read More.

Heim Named Allen County Magistrate Judge; Nominating Commission to Discuss Wilson County District Judge Vacancy

Monday, June 29

The 31st Judicial District Nominating Commission selected Moran attorney Bret Heim Monday as the new Allen County Magistrate Judge. Heim, who was the only applicant for the position, will succeed Charles Apt III, who retired June 10th bringing to a close a long history... Read More.

ACC, American Legion Baseball to Host Fireworks in Iola Thursday Night

Monday, June 29

Allen Community College will host an America 250 Fireworks Show celebration July 2, featuring American Legion baseball, family-friendly activities, food and a postgame fireworks display. The event will include a doubleheader, with game one beginning at 6 p.m. and game two at 8 p.m.... Read More.

Gubernatorial candidate Curt Skoog discusses issues with Ad Astra News

Sunday, June 28

One of the last people to file for Governor this year visited Ad Astra Radio Friday. Curt Skoog is the Mayor of Overland Park and one of three Democrats seeking to replace term-limited incumbent Laura Kelly. Skoog has worked in marketing, business development and... Read More.

Kansas Supreme Court Rejects Carr Brothers Bid for Resentencing

Friday, June 26

The Kansas Supreme Court Friday affirmed the Sedgwick County District Court's order denying Reginald Carr's and Jonathan Carr's motions for resentencing. The Carr brothers were convicted of numerous crimes, including capital murder, arising from a notorious crime spree in Wichita in 2000. The Court... Read More.

UPDATED – Heavy Rainfall producing flooding in Southeast Kansas.

Friday, June 26

(Revised to include additional rainfall reports and updated flood information) Very heavy rainfall moved over parts of southeast Kansas Thursday night into early Friday morning, prompting issuance of flood and flash flood warnings for parts of the area including Allen County. An aerial flood warning... Read More.

CMS Authorizes Enhanced Payments for Rural Hospitals

Thursday, June 25

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran announced Wednesday the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved Kansas’ application to allow Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and Rural Emergency Hospitals (REHs) to receive enhanced payments through the state’s provider assessment program. During negotiations on the One Big Beautiful... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Announces Golden Ticket Giveaway

Thursday, June 25

Kansas, America-Themed Prize Package Gives One Winner the Ultimate 2026 Fair Experience Hutchinson, KS – The Kansas State Fair is bringing back the Golden Ticket Giveaway, and this year, the prize package comes with a Kansas, America spin. One lucky winner will receive the ultimate Fair experience for... Read More.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Waives Day Use Fees at Recreation Areas in Observance of America’s 250th Birthday Celebration

Thursday, June 25

WASHINGTON (June 24, 2026) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in support of America’s 250th birthday celebration, July 3-5. The waiver covers fees for boat launch... Read More.

Senator Marshall Announces Award of $79 Million in Rural Health Grants

Wednesday, June 24

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), celebrated the awarding of $79 million in rural health dollars to 38 healthcare organizations around the state of Kansas. These funds will be available to sustain vital high-quality healthcare access in rural Kansas, promote preventative healthcare, increase provider... Read More.