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Stafford County to Hold Public Hearing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Friday, July 31

St JOHN, Kan. — Stafford County will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 8:30 AM at Stafford County Annex, 210 E. 3rd Ave., St. John, Kansas, 67576, for the purpose of considering an application to be submitted to the Kansas... Read More.

Preparatory Work for Bridge Replacements in Rush County to Begin

Friday, July 31

The Kansas Department of Transportation is set to begin preparatory work for three bridge replacement projects along K-4 in Rush County the week of Aug. 3. The structures are located between Bison and Otis near the intersections of K-4 and County Road 320, County Road... Read More.

Early Voting Open Now for 2026 Primary Election

Thursday, July 30

Early voting for the 2026 Primary election is currently taking place, and will close at noon on Monday, August 3rd. The primary election will take place on Tuesday, August 4th, with polls open from 7am-7pm.

Stafford Hosts Free Community Celebration for Americas 250th Anniversary

Thursday, July 30

The City of Stafford will celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary on Saturday from 6-9pm. Let freedom ring with a free swim at the Stafford city pool from 1-5pm, then enjoy a dunk tank, cornhole tournament, a Rick Stapleton concert, and more at the new City... Read More.

Larned Pool Unveils New Sunshade and Zipline with Community Ribbon Cutting

Thursday, July 30

Larned Civic Pride will have a ribbon cutting at the Larned Pool on Monday, August 1st, for two new additions to the pool. The sunshade at schnack park, and the zipline into the pool are ready to be enjoyed, and Larned Civic Pride invites... Read More.

Over 460 Confirmed Cases of Cyclospora

Thursday, July 30

Cases of the intestinal disease Cyclospora is trending up across the Sunflower State The Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced this week that the number of confirmed cases has risen to 461. Symptoms of the virus include diarrhea, nausea, and fatigue. KDHE says the number... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Adopts New Dog Leash Policy to Enhance Safety on Fairgrounds

Tuesday, July 28

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair has adopted a new Dog Control Policy requiring all dogs on the Kansas State Fairgrounds to be under the physical control of their owner or handler while on the property. The policy is designed to enhance the... Read More.

Ethan Corson: Kansas is “More United Than Divided” in 2026 Governor’s Race

Friday, July 24

KANSAS - Kansas Senator and gubernatorial candidate Ethan Corson recently sat down with Ad Astra Radio’s Rob Mackey to reflect on a year of campaigning, the priorities he’s hearing from voters, and his vision for the state’s future. In a conversation that ranged from... Read More.

Kansas CPR Training Expands Mission to Help Kansas Communities Prepare, Respond and Save Lives

Friday, July 24

GREAT BEND, Kan. — What began as a commitment to teaching CPR and First Aid has grown into a broader mission for Kansas CPR Training: helping businesses, schools, churches, childcare providers and other organizations prepare their people to respond when seconds matter. Owner Dean Nuss... Read More.

KBI Arrests Kansas Priest for Child Sex Crimes

Thursday, July 23

SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) arrested a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Salina for child sex crimes. On Wednesday, July 22, at approximately 5:05 p.m., KBI agents arrested Father Ryan A. McCandless, 44, of Wichita, on an arrest warrant for... Read More.

Public Health Officials Continue to Investigate Cases of Cyclosporiasis in Kansas

Wednesday, July 22

KANSAS - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) continues to investigate cases of cyclosporiasis in Kansas related to the national outbreak and Taylor Farms de Mexico iceberg lettuce, which was voluntarily recalled from restaurants and grocery stores on July 17. The U.S.... Read More.

Stacy Rogers Discusses Governor’s Race, Priorities, and Listening to Kansans

Wednesday, July 22

KANSAS - Republican candidate Stacy Rogers is running for Kansas governor on a promise to make people feel heard again. She says she jumped into the race after hearing how frustrated Kansans were. “They did not feel like they were being listened to, or worked... Read More.