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Day 10, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Wednesday, July 1

KANSAS - This is day 10 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. Temperatures continue to rise as a heat advisory is issued... Read More.

Rice County Council on Aging Celebrates New Bus Barn with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Tuesday, June 30

LYONS, Kan. (June 30, 2026) — Rice County Council on Aging, Inc., held a ribbon cutting ceremony this afternoon for its new bus barn, located at 213 E. 4th in Lyons. The building, a nearly 6-year project, was completed in May 2026. The Bus... 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.