Ad Astra Radio Family Brands

2024 Stafford Oktoberfest Oct. 4 – 5

By Brenna Eller STAFFORD, Kan. — Held every first Saturday of October since 1990, the City of Stafford is celebrating its annual Oktoberfest Oct. 4 - 5. The celebration is a long-standing tradition for the community of Stafford.Events will kick off on Friday with... Read More.

Veterans Gather for 2024 Appreciation Breakfast at Kansas State Fair

This Year's Speaker: Retired U.S. Army Colonel Christopher D. Croft By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Veterans from all over Kansas gathered together for the annual Veterans Breakfast in the Encampment Building on the Kansas State Fairgrounds Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024.Father Jerome from Holy Cross Church... Read More.

The 2024 Kansas State Fair is Underway

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — During opening ceremonies Friday morning at Peoples Bank and Trust Arena, State Fair Ambassador Richard Shank paraphrased a quote made 100 years ago by legendary Kansas publisher William Allen White, “Things start in Kansas that finish in History,” by... Read More.

Grand Opening of the 1861 Club at the 2024 Kansas State Fair

By the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Construction is finalized, and the 1861 Club celebrates its grand opening today, Friday, September 6th. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on Thursday, September 5th, with many current and former Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation board members and staff, Kansas... Read More.

Bullpup Weekly Sports Roundup Aug. 29-Sep. 5, 2024

Thursday, August 29 Girls Tennis Invitational at HesstonMcPherson High School Girl's Tennis started the athletic year for the Bullpups on a high note, winning the Hesston Invitational and finishing all individual events in the top three. "I felt our girls started the season very well... Read More.

2024 Bullpup Fall Sports Preview: Cross Country

McPHERSON, Kan. - For our final McPherson High School Fall Sports preview, Ad Astra Radio will cover Bullpup Cross Country.The team heads into the 2024 season with an experienced group, including four senior boys and two senior girls, including senior Lexi Patterson who finished... Read More.