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Chanute City Commision Approves Electric Rate Hike to Fund Radio Replacement, City Budget

Wednesday, August 13

CHANUTE, Kan. — The Chanute City Commission Monday approved what will for the average electric bill be a 6.5 percent increase. The just under one cent hike will be used in part to fund replacement of radios for the Police and Fire Departments, which is... Read More.

KCAC Releases Preseason Football Polls

Wednesday, August 13

KANSAS —The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference released their preseason polls on Tuesday. Friends was picked to finish atop the Franklin "Gene" Bissell Division by both the media and coaches, while Evangel was chosen as the top team in the Dr. Ted Kessinger Division in... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Ty Romero, Elyria Christian Boys Basketball

Wednesday, August 13

Congratulations to Ad Astra Radio's Athlete of the Week, Ty Romero! The week - Romero wrapped up his high school career in style at the Class 1A Division 2 state tournament on March 12-15 in Colby. Romero helped Elyria to a third-place finish by averaging... Read More.

Cosmosphere Honors the Legacy of Captain Jim Lovell; Special Display Now Open

Wednesday, August 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — In the wake of the passing of Captain Jim Lovell, the Cosmosphere is uniquely positioned to honor the memory of the legendary astronaut by sharing with guests some of the most significant artifacts from his storied career. “The Cosmosphere was saddened to... Read More.

Five Teens Hurt in Crash Near Salina, Speed a Factor

Wednesday, August 13

SALINA, Kan. — Five teens were injured when their car went off an exit ramp at the I-70/135 interchange northwest of Salina Tuesday evening. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, Zackary Vaughn of Salina was driving at a high rate of speed as he was... Read More.

ATV Accident Claims Life of Inman Man

Wednesday, August 13

INMAN, Kan. — An Inman man was killed Tuesday night in an ATV crash in southwest Kansas. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, Timothy Beckerman, 63, was driving an ATV on a field road northwest of Fowler in Meade County when he accelerated and struck... Read More.

KDHE Awards 15 Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Community Grants

Tuesday, August 12

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) Community Health Promotion program announced the recipients of this year’s Chronic Disease Risk Reduction (CDRR) Community grant. In total, the State Fiscal Year 2026 CDRR program covers: 15 grantees, 25 counties and 1,972,817... Read More.

State Assessment Results Delayed, USD 418 Budget Hearing Set

Tuesday, August 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — Some people have been wondering when information on this year's state assessments will be coming out for Kansas schools. That's a question school officials have also been wondering, and for which McPherson USD 418 Superintendent Shiloh Vincent provided some answers at... Read More.

Kansas Swimming & Diving Welcomes Mary Woods-Lopez as Assistant Coach

Tuesday, August 12

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas Athletics is excited to announce the hiring of Mary Woods-Lopez as the new assistant coach for the Kansas Swimming and Diving program, KU head coach Clark Campbell announced today. Woods joins the Jayhawks following a successful and progressive coaching career at... Read More.

Brewers claim 10th straight game and become 1st team since 2019 with 2 double-digit win streaks

Tuesday, August 12

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night became the first MLB team since 2019 with multiple winning streaks of 10 or more games. However, any excitement over that particular accomplishment is tempered by the bigger picture. The Brewers extended their current win streak... Read More.

Allen County Commission Gives Final Approval to Change County’s Emergency Notification System, Hear Presentation on Iola Community Conversation

Tuesday, August 12

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners this morning gave final approval for a change in the emergency notification system the county uses. Last week Emergency Management Director Jason Trego presented a proposal from Genasys, which would provide a product that would be better... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Bids for New Police Substation Items, Other Meeting Highlights

Tuesday, August 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners approved bids Tuesday for items connected with the new Police Substation at Kansas and Oak. A bid was accepted from AutoKing for signage at a cost of just over $8,000, the second lowest of five bids received, and... Read More.

Chanute City Commision Approves Electric Rate Hike to Fund Radio Replacement, City Budget

Chanute City Commision Approves Electric Rate Hike to Fund Radio Replacement, City Budget

KCAC Releases Preseason Football Polls

Athlete of the Week: Ty Romero, Elyria Christian Boys Basketball

Cosmosphere Honors the Legacy of Captain Jim Lovell; Special Display Now Open

Five Teens Hurt in Crash Near Salina, Speed a Factor

ATV Accident Claims Life of Inman Man

KDHE Awards 15 Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Community Grants

State Assessment Results Delayed, USD 418 Budget Hearing Set

Kansas Swimming & Diving Welcomes Mary Woods-Lopez as Assistant Coach

Brewers claim 10th straight game and become 1st team since 2019 with 2 double-digit win streaks

Allen County Commission Gives Final Approval to Change County’s Emergency Notification System, Hear Presentation on Iola Community Conversation

McPherson City Commission Approves Bids for New Police Substation Items, Other Meeting Highlights

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