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Senator Marshall Discusses SAVE Act, Iran Deal, and Housing with Kansas Reporters

Tuesday, June 23

Senator Marshall will be meeting with President Trump Wednesday, and he expects the SAVE Act will likely come up. He said if there is one bill he'd like to see passed in his Senate career, this would be it. “I think election integrity... Read More.

Central Kansas Communities to Receive Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Grants.

Monday, June 22

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) Community Health Promotion program is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Chronic Disease Risk Reduction (CDRR) Community grant. The CDRR Community Grant Program provides funding, training and technical assistance to communities to address chronic... Read More.

Kanopolis Drive-In Awarded Kansas Commerce Grant for New Projection System

Monday, June 22

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced Monday that the Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded a $65,000 grant to the historic Kanopolis Drive-In Theatre to support the purchase of a new state-of-the-art digital projection system. This funding will ensure that the... Read More.

One Dead After Saturday Night and Early Sunday Storms Move Across Kansas

Sunday, June 21

A line of storms moved across Kansas Saturday evening into early Sunday morning bringing damaging winds, flooding rains, and claiming one life. The Fatality was reported along the Harvey/Sedgwick county line near I-135 about six miles east of Sedgwick early Sunday morning after... Read More.

Kansas 4-H Names State Project Award Recipients

Friday, June 19

Annual honors announced during Emerald Circle celebration MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas 4-H Youth Development program has recognized 34 youth as state project award recipients. "Being a state project recipient is a reflection of a young person's dedication, growth, and commitment to making a difference... Read More.

Service in Action—Investing in Lives—Building Connections

Wednesday, June 17

Listen to Ad Astra Radio's Interview with Dr. Lara Vanderhoof here Service in Action. Study Abroad with a Mission Focus to save lives. Thailand is known as The Land of Smiles and in partnership with Bread of Life/Paladin Rescue Alliance, NGO (Non-Government Organization),... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Announces One-Day BOGO Gate Admission Sale

Tuesday, June 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – For one day only, the Kansas State Fair is giving fairgoers a chance to save on gate admission with a Buy One, Get One Free ticket sale. On Tuesday, June 23, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., fairgoers can purchase regular $10... Read More.

Lyons City Council Approves New Police Chief, Discusses Budget

Tuesday, June 16

The Lyons City Council Monday approved the hiring of a new police chief. Following a 20-minute executive session that included a background investigator, the Council approved Mayor Alicia Hommon's recommendation to hire Blake Nichols. Nichols will succeed Justin Holliday, who was terminated by the... Read More.

Kristi Showalter to Become Lyons Rotary Club President July 1, 2026

Tuesday, June 16

LYONS, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio would like to congratulate Account Executive Kristi Showalter as she takes on the role of Lyons Rotary Club President, effective July 1, 2026. Matt Stafford, past president of the Lyons Rotary Club and manager of Pride Ag Ace Hardware... Read More.

DCOM: Live! Brings Disney Channel Era Tribute Concert to the 2026 Kansas State Fair

Monday, June 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Fans can sing, dance and relive the music that defined a generation when DCOM: Live! comes to the 2026 Kansas State Fair on Sunday, September 20 at 4 P.M. The high-energy tribute concert will close out the Kansas Star Casino Grandstand... Read More.

KDHE Announces RHTP Emerging Technology Grant Opportunity

Wednesday, June 10

KANSAS - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announces a request for applications (RFA) for an Emerging Technology grant opportunity under the Kansas Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The application period for the $9.5 million Emerging Technology grant will open Wednesday, June... Read More.

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Paul Mai and Dave Cox, MaiCo Industries

Wednesday, June 10

A Canadian film crew is shooting footage of a manufacturing plant where specialized steel products are being fabricated. Their topic involves remarkable tubular steel and building products, and to do this story, they had to come to this company in rural Kansas. Read More.