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Apply Today: Evergy to Award Hometown Grants for Community Impact Projects

Three winners to receive grants up to $10,000 for organizations that address basic needs KANSAS CITY, Mo. (February 2, 2026) — Non-profit agencies have a shot at receiving up to $10,000 through Evergy’s Connecting for Good Hometown Grants Program. This year’s Connecting for Good Hometown Grants... Read More.

January Total Tax Collections at $988.2 Million; 1.2% Above Estimate

TOPEKA, Kan. – The State of Kansas ends January 2026 with total tax collections at $988.2 million. That is $12.2 million, or 1.2%, above the estimate. Total tax collections were up 4.8% from January 2025. “Over the past few years, the Legislature has spent more than Kansas has been taking in, creating a structural imbalance of hundreds of... Read More.

Neosho County Attorney, Commissioners Discuss Issues

NEOSHO COUNTY, Kan. — When Interim Neosho County Attorney Sheryl Bussell took over last month for Tiana McElroy following her sudden resignation, she stepped into a lot of issues within the office; some financial, some organizational. Bussell met with Neosho County Commissioners at a... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Toronto, Woodson County

TORONTO, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Toronto public water supply system located in Woodson County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water for one minute prior... Read More.

KDOT to Replace Union Pacific Railroad Bridge on U.S. 59

Work will begin the week of Feb. 23 to replace the 285-foot bridge on U.S. 59 over the Union Pacific Railroad tracks just north of Parsons, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. A 40-mile signed detour (see map) will be in place later that... Read More.

Stafford County Economic Development to Host Grant Writing Class

ST. JOHN, Kan. — Stafford County Economic Development will host a Grant Writing Class on Friday, February 13 from 9 am – 3 pm at the Stafford County Annex. This class is aimed at helping nonprofits and community organizations strengthen their fundraising strategies and... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Announces Tax Preparation Assistance

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - At United Way of Reno County, we believe financial stability is a foundation for strong families and a strong community. Because of your support, local partners are doing meaningful, life-changing work every day—and today we’re excited to share an important update... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Saturday High School Scoreboard Iola-1/31/26

Girls Wrestling Fredonia Invitational Full Results Area Top Finishers 100#: 2. Victoria Melendez, Humboldt; 105#: 1. YoYo Pardo, Erie; 115#: 2. Devery Kennedy, Erie; 125#: 3. Reagan Whisenhunt, Uniontown; 130#: 2. Madison Cope, Erie; 4. Hailey Gregory, Anderson County; 135#: 3. Avery Coyer, Anderson County; 140#: 2.... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Saturday High School Scoreboard Larned-1/31/26

Girls Basketball Mid Season Tournaments St. John Mid Winter Classic Championship-Little River 69, Inman 43 3rd Place-Larned 32, Central Plains 27   SPIAA Tournament Championship-Ashland 49, South Central 38 3rd Place-South Gray 48, Hodgeman County 47 5th Place-Bucklin 49, Meade 43 Boys Basketball Mid Season Tournaments St. John Mid Winter Classic Championship-Little River 55, Central Plains 47 3rd... Read More.