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StartUp Hutch Names Graham Klemme as New Executive Director

Tuesday, May 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (May 19, 2025) — StartUp Hutch, Reno County’s leading advocate for entrepreneurs and small businesses, has named Graham Klemme as its new Executive Director. Klemme brings a wealth of national experience in early-stage entrepreneurship, community building, and innovation to the organization. Originally from... Read More.

Final Countdown: IGNITE Business Competition Deadline is July 1 – Apply Now!

Tuesday, May 20

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The race is on for entrepreneurs across Barton County and beyond to apply for the 2025 IGNITE Rural Business Competition before the rapidly approaching July 1st deadline. With $95,000 in prize money on the line, there’s never been a better... Read More.

Kelly’s Garden Sense Celebrates New Greenhouse with Chamber Ribbon Cutting

Tuesday, May 20

GREAT BEND, Kan. — A blooming business with a passion for the extraordinary, Kelly’s Garden Sense welcomed community members to the greenhouse for a vibrant Great Bend Chamber Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, May 8th. This special morning celebrated the addition of a new... Read More.

Kansas Trade Mission to Mexico Aims to Boost U.S. Beef Cattle Genetics Exports

Tuesday, May 20

MANHATTAN, Kan. (May 19, 2025) — In early May, a delegation of U.S. livestock genetics and agriculture leaders representing Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Idaho, and the Senepol Cattle Breeders Association traveled to Aguascalientes, Mexico, to advance trade partnerships and expand the global reach of... Read More.

Schmidt Introduces Legislation to Protect Taxpayers from Unlawful Injunctions

Tuesday, May 20

WASHINGTON, DC — Representatives Derek Schmidt (KS-02) and Harriet Hageman (WY-AL) today introduced the Wrongful Injunction Accountability Act. The legislation builds upon an executive action taken in March by President Donald Trump to discourage the filing of requests for injunctions against the federal... Read More.

Speakers, Special Events Set for 87th Session of American Legion Boys State of Kansas

Tuesday, May 20

Congressman Schmidt, Secretary of State Schwab Set for Visits High school students from across the State of Kansas will participate in the 87th session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas, Sunday, June 1, through Saturday, June 7, at Kansas State University in... Read More.

One Person Found Deceased in Tuesday Morning Fire at 4th and Bonebrake in Hutchinson

Tuesday, May 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One person was found deceased in a fire early Tuesday morning at 4th and Bonebrake in Hutchinson. Hutchinson Fire Department Division Chief of Operations Jeremy Unruh reported that the fire department was alerted to a commercial structure fire at 4th and Bonebrake... Read More.

Two Bullpup Boys Golfers Qualify for State

Tuesday, May 20

McPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson High School Boys Golf team stayed in their hometown for the 4A Regional Golf Tournament at Turkey Creek Golf Course. The team was unable to qualify the whole team to state, but two golfers qualified for the State Championships. The team... Read More.

Lyons City Council Reviews Cemetery Fee Increases and Community Updates at Meeting May 19

Tuesday, May 20

LYONS, Kan. — The cost of dying in Lyons was again discussed by the Lyons City Council Monday as continued review of a proposal to increase fees at Lyons Municipal Cemetery. At their May 5th meeting City Administrator Troy Houtman presented a proposal to... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio KSHSAA Postseason Scoreboard-5/19/25

Monday, May 19

Girls Soccer 4-1A Regionals West Regional #4 (4) Buhler 8, (13) Winfield 0 (5) Mulvane vs. (12) Collegiate (5/20 @ Mulvane) 5A Regionals West Regional #4 (4) Andover Central 3, (13) Great Bend 1 (5) Kapaun-Mt. Carmel 3, (12) Andover 2 All brackets can be found here: KSHSAA Regional Soccer Brackets Baseball 3A Regionals Sylvan-Lucas... Read More.

Anderson County Emergency Personnel Rescue Vehicle of Occupants in Flooded Area on 1300 Road Near Texas Road

Monday, May 19

ANDERSON COUNTY, Kan. — On the evening of May 19, emergency personnel from multiple departments across Anderson County were dispatched to the area of 1300 Road near the intersection of Texas Road in response to a reported water rescue incident. A vehicle carrying multiple occupants... Read More.

KSHSAA Boys Regional Golf Held for Many Area Schools

Monday, May 19

On Monday, the Ad Astra Radio area saw multiple teams and individuals qualify for the KSHSAA State Golf Tournaments coming up next week. Full results from Monday’s action can be found below this story. Highlights from the day included the Buhler boys taking home the 4A... Read More.

StartUp Hutch Names Graham Klemme as New Executive Director

StartUp Hutch Names Graham Klemme as New Executive Director

Final Countdown: IGNITE Business Competition Deadline is July 1 – Apply Now!

Kelly’s Garden Sense Celebrates New Greenhouse with Chamber Ribbon Cutting

Kansas Trade Mission to Mexico Aims to Boost U.S. Beef Cattle Genetics Exports

Schmidt Introduces Legislation to Protect Taxpayers from Unlawful Injunctions

Speakers, Special Events Set for 87th Session of American Legion Boys State of Kansas

One Person Found Deceased in Tuesday Morning Fire at 4th and Bonebrake in Hutchinson

Two Bullpup Boys Golfers Qualify for State

Lyons City Council Reviews Cemetery Fee Increases and Community Updates at Meeting May 19

Ad Astra Radio KSHSAA Postseason Scoreboard-5/19/25

Anderson County Emergency Personnel Rescue Vehicle of Occupants in Flooded Area on 1300 Road Near Texas Road

KSHSAA Boys Regional Golf Held for Many Area Schools

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128th Annual Midwest Art Exhibition

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