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Hutchinson Fire Department Announces Mitigation Burns for 2026

Tuesday, January 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Fire Department will conduct its annual mitigation burns on Wednesdays and Thursdays from January 21 through February 19, between 1100 and 1700 hours, weather permitting. These planned burns are part of the department’s ongoing efforts to reduce fire risk and... Read More.

Allen County Commission Hears Updates on Landfill Repairs, Airport Paving and Report on Mental Health Program

Tuesday, January 13

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners were told by Public Works Director Mitch Garner at Tuesday's meeting the landfill compactor was picked up for repairs Monday, with all parts now in. He also provided an update on paving work around hangars at Allen... Read More.

Avery Brawner Reaches 1,000-point Milestone in Haven Girls’ Victory over Nickerson

Tuesday, January 13

Haven High School senior Avery Brawner reached the 1,000-point milestone in the Wildcat girls’ 82-21 victory over Nickerson Monday night at Haven. Brawner scored 22 points against Nickerson. Rilynn Patry scored 12 points, Kensie Popp 11 and Hadley Idacavage 9. Emmaly Martinez was the leading scorer... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Recognizes Pretty Prairie Girls Basketball as December Girls Team of the Month

Tuesday, January 13

Each month, Ad Astra Radio is recognizing a girls and boys Team of the Month, selected from area high schools. The Girls Team of the Month for December goes to the Pretty Prairie Girls Basketball team! The month: Pretty Prairie had a strong first month... Read More.

Tom Brown Concludes Nearly 17 Years as McPherson Mayor; City Swears in New Mayor Jim Loving

Tuesday, January 13

McPHERSON, Kan. — Jim Loving was sworn in by City Clerk Leah Kawanguzi (KAW-WAN-GUZI) this morning as McPherson's new mayor. Loving, a retired executive with CHS, was unopposed in last November's general election to succeed Tom Brown, who concluded his nearly 17 years as mayor,... Read More.

Studies Indicate Raccoons are Becoming More Domesticated, But Don’t Treat Them as Pets

Tuesday, January 13

K-State wildlife expert cautions against feeding, petting wild animals MANHATTAN, Kan. — Raccoons living in America’s cities may be showing subtle physical changes that suggest the earliest stages of what scientists call “domestication syndrome,” but a Kansas State University wildlife expert cautions that the masked... Read More.

Cattle Chat: Preventing Fog Fever

Tuesday, January 13

K-State beef cattle experts respond to a listener question about preventing and managing fog fever in cattle MANHATTAN, Kan. — Fog fever, a rapid-onset respiratory disease in cattle, is most commonly associated with sudden forage changes during the grazing season. In a recent Cattle Chat podcast... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Starts Process of Determining Elementary School Boundaries for 2026-27

Monday, January 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education Monday night began the process of determining elementary school boundaries for the 2026-27 school year. The board heard a presentation from Ginna (GINA) Wallace from RFP which is assisting the district in the process... Read More.

Andale Boys Wrestling Wins Dodge City Showdown; Bowling Opens Season

Monday, January 12

Andale boys wrestling and boys and girls bowling had their first competitions of 2026 last weekend. The Andale boys wrestling team won the Dodge City Showdown with four individual champions: Luke Martin at 113 pounds, Judd Eck at 132, Tristen Cox at 150, and Ethan... Read More.

Local Athletes, Coaches to Take Part in 8-Man All-Star Football Games

Monday, January 12

Athletes and coaches from around the South Central Kansas area were named to the Eight-Man Football All-Star games, which will take place on June 13 in Beloit. There will be two games, Division I and Division II, with a team representing the east and one... Read More.

Local Football Athletes Named to Rosters of Shrine Bowl, 8-Man All-Star Games

Monday, January 12

Local high school football athletes were named to All-Star football games that will be played during the summer of 2026. Chanute High School's Brady Alonzo was named one of 88 players participating in the 2026 Kansas Shrine Bowl. The Kansas Shrine Bowl will be played... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Liebenthal, Rush County

Monday, January 12

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Liebenthal public water supply system located in Rush County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Announces Mitigation Burns for 2026

Hutchinson Fire Department Announces Mitigation Burns for 2026

Allen County Commission Hears Updates on Landfill Repairs, Airport Paving and Report on Mental Health Program

Avery Brawner Reaches 1,000-point Milestone in Haven Girls’ Victory over Nickerson

Ad Astra Radio Recognizes Pretty Prairie Girls Basketball as December Girls Team of the Month

Tom Brown Concludes Nearly 17 Years as McPherson Mayor; City Swears in New Mayor Jim Loving

Studies Indicate Raccoons are Becoming More Domesticated, But Don’t Treat Them as Pets

Cattle Chat: Preventing Fog Fever

McPherson USD 418 Starts Process of Determining Elementary School Boundaries for 2026-27

Andale Boys Wrestling Wins Dodge City Showdown; Bowling Opens Season

Local Athletes, Coaches to Take Part in 8-Man All-Star Football Games

Local Football Athletes Named to Rosters of Shrine Bowl, 8-Man All-Star Games

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Liebenthal, Rush County

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