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A Sixth-Generation Farming Family

Wednesday, June 10

Kim Sorensen and her family run a sixth-generation farm outside of Abbyville, Kan. Kim and her husband Jim moved out to Abbyville in 1985. "We farmed and just kept growing like everybody wants to do," Kim said. Sadly, the family lost Jim to brain cancer in 2018. Now,... Read More.

City of Salina Addresses Storm Cleanup Rumors

Wednesday, June 10

The City of Salina wants to address inaccurate rumors circulating in the community. Claims that City resources are being directed solely toward cleaning up Oakdale Park for the Smoky Hill River Festival instead of helping residents are simply not true. The only crews working... Read More.

Bat Cats Celebrate 10 Seasons of Building Community Through America’s Pastime

Wednesday, June 10

GREAT BEND, Kan. — What began as one hometown vision and a lot of determination has grown into one of Great Bend's most beloved summer traditions. The Great Bend Bat Cats Baseball Club celebrated the start of its 10th home season with a ribbon-cutting ceremony... Read More.

KCK Murder Suspects Captured in Harvey County

Wednesday, June 10

A late Sunday night traffic stop in Harvey County led to the arrests of three suspects in a Kansas City, Kansas Homicide Newton Police and the Harvey County Sheriff's Office had been notified just after 11 PM Sunday a Flock camera reader in... Read More.

KDHE Announces RHTP Emerging Technology Grant Opportunity

Wednesday, June 10

KANSAS - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announces a request for applications (RFA) for an Emerging Technology grant opportunity under the Kansas Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The application period for the $9.5 million Emerging Technology grant will open Wednesday, June... Read More.

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Paul Mai and Dave Cox, MaiCo Industries

Wednesday, June 10

A Canadian film crew is shooting footage of a manufacturing plant where specialized steel products are being fabricated. Their topic involves remarkable tubular steel and building products, and to do this story, they had to come to this company in rural Kansas. Read More.

HCTEA SkillsUSA Students Represent Kansas on the National Stage

Wednesday, June 10

Four Students Compete at the Nation’s Largest CTE Event in Atlanta, Georgia HUTCHINSON, Kan. — HCTEA SkillsUSA sent four students to Atlanta, Georgia to compete at the largest Career and Technical Education (CTE) student event in the country. Representing their schools, communities, and trades, the students... Read More.

Waterline Replacement Around Garnett Square about to begin

Wednesday, June 10

The city of Garnett will begin a major waterline project around the downtown square next week. The project involves replacement of around 1,700 feet of very old and dilapidated lines, along with service lines, meters, and meter pits to businesses. The work... Read More.

Power Restoration Continues From Monday Storm, Other Updates

Wednesday, June 10

The number of Evergy Customers without power continues to drop. Earlier this morning Evergy said 91 percent of the customers affected by power outages from Monday night's windstorm have power back on. In Saline County, 9,156 customers remained without power as of 10 AM... Read More.

Jackson Schanuel Has Big Night as Monarchs Come from Behind to beat Derby

Wednesday, June 10

Jackson Schanuel belted two home runs Tuesday, had four hits and drove in eight runs, and the Hutchinson Monarchs shook off a slow start at the plate in beating the Derby Twins 17-4 in Derby. The Monarchs trailed 4-0 after two innings and 4-1 after... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Rylee Meyer, Andale Girls Track and Field

Wednesday, June 10

Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Andale High School senior Rylee Meyer as this week's Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College. The week - Meyer had an epic performance at the Class 4A state meet on May 29-30 at Wichita State,... Read More.

Day 2, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Wednesday, June 10

KANSAS - This is day 2 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. Last night, violent storms struck central and eastern parts of... Read More.