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City of Garnett Approves 2026 Budget, Commission Approves FAA Airport Improvement Grants for Future Runway Expansion Project

Wednesday, August 27

GARNETT CITY, Kan. — Garnett City Commissioners Tuesday approved a 2026 budget that will basically be revenue neutral. The amount of property taxes raised in the budget is 27 dollars more than levied for 2025, the budget has a projected levy rate one thousandth... Read More.

Allen County Commission Approves Budgets and Discusses Road Maintenance and Community Development

Wednesday, August 27

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — The Allen County Commission Tuesday evening approved the budgets for the county, three fire districts and two sewer districts and the resolutions for each to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate. During public hearings on the budgets, there was considerable discussion... Read More.

No. 9 Barton Volleyball Opens Conference Play with Sweep at Buhler

Wednesday, August 27

EL DORADO, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - The No. 9 Barton Community College volleyball team opened conference play Tuesday night with a sweep at Butler, 25-20, 25-15, 25-16. BOX SCORE The win kept the Cougars perfect at 5-0 on the season, while the Grizzlies dropped to 2-2. Barton... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Lily Rodriguez, Hutchinson Girls Soccer

Wednesday, August 27

Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Lily Rodriguez with Hutchinson Girls Soccer as the Athlete of the Week. The week - Rodriguez had a strong week during a pair of Salthawk wins in early April. Rodriguez first had a pair of assists in a... Read More.

Here’s a Look at the Chiefs Initial 53-Man Roster

Wednesday, August 27

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Chiefs.com) - The Kansas City Chiefs trimmed down their roster to 53 players on Tuesday in anticipation of the upcoming season. Here's the initial 53-man roster (sorted alphabetically), but keep in mind, things can still change in the coming days. Quarterback (2) Patrick... Read More.

Massey, Isbel Get Run-Scoring Hits in 9th as Royals Rally to Beat White Sox 5-4

Wednesday, August 27

CHICAGO (AP) - Michael Massey hit a tying two-run single in the ninth inning and Kyle Isbel had a go-ahead run-scoring single as the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night. Maikel Garcia had a two-run single... Read More.

High School Football Preview: Western Sedgwick County

Wednesday, August 27

Ad Astra Radio is previewing area football teams, based on county. Today, we preview western Sedgwick County. Previous previews: Aug. 25: Pawnee County. Aug. 26: Kingman County Andale Indians Coach: Dylan Schmidt, ninth season (97-4, 100-10 overall) Classification: 3A District: 6 2024: 13-0 Postseason: Beat Concordia 51-7; beat Clay Center 74-0;... Read More.

Harvey County Approves Purchase of Former Law Office for Expansion Plans

Tuesday, August 26

HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. — Harvey County Commissioners Tuesday approved the purchase of the building at 109 and 111 East 7th in Newton. The building has previously been a law office, and short term plans are to use it to accommodate offices now at the courthouse... Read More.

Investigation Underway for Mysterious Gas Leak in Newton Housing Development

Tuesday, August 26

NEWTON, Kan. — Multiple agencies are investigating the source of natural gas detected in Newton's new Fox Ridge housing development. The gas issue was found last Friday while Kansas Gas Service was doing a site survey near Southeast 10th and Logan. They determined the gas... Read More.

McPherson High School Briefly Evacuated for Reported Electrical Fire

Tuesday, August 26

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson High School was evacuated for a brief time Wednesday afternoon after a reported electrical fire. McPherson Fire and Police units along with EMS responded just before 3 p.m. Upon investigation it was found an electrical circuit in the wood shop under... Read More.

Fall Sports Preview: Buhler Spirit Night Kicks Off Exciting Fall Sports Season

Tuesday, August 26

Buhler is kicking off the fall sports season with Spirit Night on Friday at Crusader Stadium. From 4 to 8 p.m., fans can enjoy Dollar Night concessions and inflatables for the kids. Scrimmages and introductions for fall activities begin at 4:30 p.m. Football Buhler football returns... Read More.

Skull Identified as Erie Man Reported Missing in 2016

Tuesday, August 26

NEOSHO COUNTY, Kan. — A skull discovered In February 2023 along the Neosho River had been confirmed as that of an Erie Man who disappeared over 9 ½ years ago. Neosho County Sheriff Greg Taylor said in a release Tuesday a DNA analysis has confirmed... Read More.