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Troopers Inspecting Buses to Prep for First Day of School

Monday, July 22

By the Kansas Highway Patrol Annually, the Patrol is charged with ensuring school buses are in working order before hitting the road The Kansas Highway Patrol will be working to ensure students are safe on their travels to and from school. Every July and August,... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $10M for Broadband Projects in Rural Kansas

Monday, July 22

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. (July 19, 2024) — Governor Laura Kelly announced that $10 million has been awarded to 12 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the latest round of Broadband Acceleration Grants. The awards will be paired with an additional... Read More.

HB 2302 Grant Program Now Accepting Applications

Friday, July 19

By the Kansas Water Office TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Water Office announced that applications are now being accepted for the House Bill 2302 Grant Programs. In 2023, Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Legislature, through Senate Substitute for House Bill 2302, increased the amount... Read More.

Speeding Can be Costly, Wreck Lives

Thursday, July 18

By Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — The chance of death or serious injury doubles for every 10 mph over 50 mph a vehicle travels, and speeding is a factor in almost one-third of all traffic fatalities nationwide. These facts from the National... Read More.

Kansas’ 2nd District GOP Candidate Forum Features Marriage Proposal, Devotional Silence

Thursday, July 18

Five candidates delve into campaign rhetoric, gun violence and Trump By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. (July 17, 2024) — Kansas congressional candidate Chad Young said the federal government was plagued by feeble members of Congress who sold out to big business after settling... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $26M to Communities for Road Improvement Projects

Wednesday, July 17

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that a combined $26 million is being awarded to 33 projects to improve intersections and roads in cities across the state that have been selected for funding through the... Read More.

Senator Moran Statement on Assassination Attempt of Former President Trump

Tuesday, July 16

By Brenna Eller Senator Jerry Moran shared in his recent newsletter that he is praying for the United States and stated the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump not only took the life of an innocent father, but injured Trump and was an attack... Read More.

Kansas Launches Campaign to Entice Former Residents to Return Home

Monday, July 15

Kansas launches campaign to entice former residents to return home By Jennifer M. Latzke, Kansas Farmer According to the adage, if you love something, set it free. If it’s meant to be, it will return to you. The state of Kansas is working to tip the... Read More.

Kansas Prosecutor Accused of Soliciting Nude Photos from Clients, Leaking Police Targets

Monday, July 15

By Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector ERIE, Kan. — A rural Kansas prosecutor pressured about 50 women to send him nude photos, shared secret police information about potential targets of drug busts and advised a client to break into a house, according to local law... Read More.

Senator Marshall Statement on Assassination Attempt Against President Trump

Saturday, July 13

By the Office of U.S. Senator Roger Marshall Kansas City, Kan. - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. released the following statement regarding the assassination attempt against President Trump that took place earlier today: “Tonight, we watched in horror as an assassination attempt was made on President... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio App Great Summer Giveaway

Friday, July 12

📲 Download the updated Ad Astra Radio App at the links below and complete the registration form on the App home page! You’ll be entered to win Royals tickets, State Fair gate passes, Windsurge tickets, and rounds at Hutch Putt! Contest ends July 31st! Read More.

KBI Releases 2023 Statewide Crime Statistics

Wednesday, July 10

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has released the 2023 Kansas Crime Index Report. The report compiles crime statistics reported to the KBI by state and local law enforcement agencies throughout Kansas. Violent crime analysis The 2023... Read More.