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Additional Charges Sought in Death of Linn County Teen

Tuesday, December 30

LINN COUNTY, Kan. — Additional charges have been requested against a Pleasanton man in the death of 13-year-old Airen Andula, who disappeared from his home in the rural Holiday Lakes Community in Linn County on Dec. 21, 2025, and was found dead the following... Read More.

Arrest Made in Crash with Neosho County Deputy

Tuesday, December 30

NEOSHO COUNTY, Kan. — An arrest has been made in connection with a December 26th crash where a Neosho County Sheriff's Patrol pickup was struck while parked along the side of 160th Road between Kiowa and Jackson Roads northwest of Erie. The Neosho County Sheriff's... Read More.

Allen County Commission Approves Cost of Living Raises for County Employees, Budget Amendments, Changes to Street Names

Tuesday, December 30

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners Tuesday approved cost of living raises for county employees for 2026. As presented by County Clerk Shannon Patterson, employees making less than $60,000 a year will see a five percent raise, those making more than $60,000 a... Read More.

Chief Judge Daniel Gilligan of Reno County Appointed to Commission on Judicial Conduct

Tuesday, December 30

TOPEKA, Kan. — Acting Chief Justice Eric Rosen signed orders reappointing two members to the Chief Judges Council and appointing a new member to the Commission on Judicial Conduct. Chief Judges Council Reappointed to serve on the Chief Judges Council through December... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Adopt Ordinance Renaming Streets in Veranda West, Approve Submission of Two MOU with State Fire Marshal

Tuesday, December 30

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners authorized signing of two Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with the office of the Kansas State Fire Marshal at Tuesday's meeting. One involves the McPherson Fire Department providing life safety plan reviews for KSFM's approval, and the other covers... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Fall Outstanding Athlete: Corbin Starkweather, Buhler Girls Cross Country

Tuesday, December 30

Corbin Starkweather came into her junior cross country season with lofty expectations, as a runner and a leader. Yes, Starkweather was going to be a high-caliber runner that would contend for conference, regional and state championships, but the Crusaders were going to be young. They... Read More.

Haven wrestler Tanner Loughrie 1st at Hoisington Meet, Reaches 100-victory Milestone

Tuesday, December 30

Haven High School senior Tanner Loughrie reached 100 career win milestone on Friday, December 19th at the 2025 Hoisington Boys Corner Classic. Loughrie, who placed sixth last year at the Kansas Class 3-2-1A boys state wrestling tournament at 132 pounds, placed first at 132 pounds... Read More.

Area Sports Roundup, Transfer Portal, Signings

Tuesday, December 30

Cheney High School alumnus Jackson Voth is in the transfer portal after a breakout season with the Drake Bulldogs where he caught 51 passes for 600 yards and five touchdowns. Voth, who helped lead the Cardinals to a 2023 state title and beating Andale twice,... Read More.

15-day Transfer Portal Window Opens on Jan. 2, 2026

Tuesday, December 30

Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, is the first day of the 15-game window for the NCAA (FBS/FCS) Football Transfer Portal. The window closes on Jan. 16. Players on the two teams in the CFP National Championship (Jan. 19, 2026) will get an extra five days (Jan. 20-24)... Read More.

Hutchinson Clinic Names Matt Leary as Chief Executive Officer

Monday, December 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Clinic is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Leary as its new Chief Executive Officer. Leary brings more than 25 years of healthcare leadership experience and a proven track record of helping organizations strengthen operations, improve financial performance, and... Read More.

Strong Winds to Impact Southeast Kansas Sunday into Monday

Saturday, December 27

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for all of southeast and east central Kansas from 6 AM to 6 PM Sunday. Advisories also cover much of central and northeast Kansas. Northwest winds during the day Sunday will be sustained at 25 to... Read More.

Strong Winds to Impact Central and Eastern Kansas Sunday into Monday

Saturday, December 27

The National Weather Service has issued wind advisories for much of central and eastern Kansas from 6 AM to 6 PM Sunday. The advisory covers all of central Kansas to the east of and including Harper, Kingman, Reno, Barton, and Russell counties. Northwest winds during... Read More.

Additional Charges Sought in Death of Linn County Teen

Additional Charges Sought in Death of Linn County Teen

Arrest Made in Crash with Neosho County Deputy

Allen County Commission Approves Cost of Living Raises for County Employees, Budget Amendments, Changes to Street Names

Chief Judge Daniel Gilligan of Reno County Appointed to Commission on Judicial Conduct

McPherson City Commissioners Adopt Ordinance Renaming Streets in Veranda West, Approve Submission of Two MOU with State Fire Marshal

Ad Astra Radio Fall Outstanding Athlete: Corbin Starkweather, Buhler Girls Cross Country

Haven wrestler Tanner Loughrie 1st at Hoisington Meet, Reaches 100-victory Milestone

Area Sports Roundup, Transfer Portal, Signings

15-day Transfer Portal Window Opens on Jan. 2, 2026

Hutchinson Clinic Names Matt Leary as Chief Executive Officer

Strong Winds to Impact Southeast Kansas Sunday into Monday

Strong Winds to Impact Central and Eastern Kansas Sunday into Monday

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