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KCC Orders AT&T to Pay $60K in Penalties for Failing to Provide Locates

Thursday, May 1

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has assessed $60,000 in fines to AT&T for failure to provide timely locate marks of its underground facilities as required by the Kansas Underground Prevention Act (KUUDPA). Kansas law requires excavators to provide at least two days... Read More.

Kansas Announces April Total Tax Collections at $1.33B; 1.3% Above Estimate

Thursday, May 1

TOPEKA, Kan. — In April 2025, the State of Kansas reported total tax collections of $1.33 billion, exceeding estimates by $17.6 million or 1.3%. Compared to April 2024, total tax collections were down 5.9%. Governor Laura Kelly emphasized the importance of maintaining fiscally responsible budgeting... Read More.

Governor Kelly Issues State of Disaster Emergency Proclamation to Allow for Motor Carrier Waiver

Thursday, May 1

Governor Laura Kelly issued a state of disaster emergency proclamation Wednesday, April 30, to allow a waiver for hours of service for motor carriers in Kansas. Areas within Kansas and surrounding states are experiencing a fuel shortage causing long lines at fuel terminals thereby... Read More.

‘It takes a village’: K-State Helps Rural Kansas Community Meet All Generations’ Needs

Thursday, May 1

MANHATTAN, Kan. (April 30, 2025) — How can small towns meet the educational, recreational and wellness needs of all their residents, young and old? Can one facility for 3-year-olds and 83-year-olds alike do the trick? Kansas State University researchers are helping a rural Kansas town... Read More.

Wildcat Sports Roundup: Track Dominates at Berean Meet; Softball Goes 5-1, Baseball 4-1 In Past Week

Thursday, May 1

TRACK & FIELD The Moundridge Track & Field team traveled to Remington-Whitewater for the Berean Academy CKTL Meet Tuesday, April 29. Multiple athletes won multiple events in the contest. Kaden Elmore had a huge day in the meet, winning the 100M, 200M, and 400M Dashes. Freshman... Read More.

Salthawk Sports Roundup: Softball Team Has Big Day at Home Triangular

Wednesday, April 30

The Hutchinson High softball team put together its best day of the season Monday, winning both games of a triangular with Andover Central and Kapaun Mount Carmel at Fun Valley Sports Complex. The Salthawks first beat Andover Central 7-3, as Brooke Hogan had three hits... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Celebrating Small Business Week May 4-10, 2025

Wednesday, April 30

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Join the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce in celebrating the power of small businesses and the entrepreneurs who make our community thrive! For more than 60 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated National Small Business Week (NSBW), which... Read More.

Allen County Tackles Traffic and Safety Concerns, Considers Budget Increase for SEK Multi-County Health Department

Wednesday, April 30

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners heard an update Tuesday on issues regarding truck parking along Montana Road presented to them last week. Sheriff Anthony Maness said in checking with Iola Police Chief Jared Warner, it was confirmed that the entire section of... Read More.

Divided Commission Votes Against Pursuing Regulation of Commercial and Industrial Solar Systems in Unzoned Reno County Areas

Wednesday, April 30

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — A divided Reno County Commission Wednesday voted to not pursue regulation of commercial and industrial solar systems in the unzoned areas of Reno County, which is basically most areas west of K-14 excluding areas surrounding Nickerson and South Hutchinson. Commissioner Randy... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Tuesday High School Scoreboard-4/29/25

Wednesday, April 30

Baseball Trinity Catholic 8, Sacred Heart 4 Sacred Heart 12, Trinity Catholic 1 Lyons/Sterling 11, Smoky Valley 0 Smoky Valley 7, Lyons/Sterling 5 Hutchinson 14, Salina Central 4 Salina Central 5, Hutchinson 4 Sedgwick 12, Inman 0 Sedgwick 10, Inman 4 Moundridge 15, Herington/Centre 0 Hillsboro/Peabody-Burns 6, Marion 1 Andover 4, Newton 2 Andover 3, Newton... Read More.

Little River Sports Roundup: Baseball Sweeps Oxford on Senior Day, Softball Splits Two DH’s, Track Dominates at Fairfield

Wednesday, April 30

BASEBALL The Little River baseball team continues to stay undefeated at 16-0 after sweeping Oxford Monday, April 28 on Senior Day. The offense for Little River continues to dominate after 17 combined hits and 29 combined runs in their doubleheader Monday. The Redskins won game one... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of La Harpe

Wednesday, April 30

TOPEKA, Kan — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of La Harpe public water supply system located in Allen County. The advisory was issued because of a waterline break resulting in a loss... Read More.