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KDHE Announces Recipients of Waste Tire Product Grants

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has announced the recipients of waste tire product grants. These annual waste tire grants are awarded to local municipalities and public and private schools K-12 across the state. The grants are funded by revenue collected through... Read More.

KBCA Announces 2024-25 Boys All-State Basketball Honors

The Kansas Basketball Coaches Association (KBCA) released their high school basketball all-state honorees Tuesday, April 1.Below are the honorees for their respective classes. Players listed in underlined text indicate representation of a school in the Ad Astra Radio coverage areas around Hutchinson, McPherson, Larned, and... Read More.

KDHE Announces the Beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom Season

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) are announcing the beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom season.The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to October 31, as do the harmful... Read More.

KBCA Announces 2024-25 Girls All-State Basketball Honors

The Kansas Basketball Coaches Association (KBCA) released their high school basketball all-state honorees Tuesday, April 1.Below are the honorees for their respective classes. Players listed in underlined text indicate representation of a school in the Ad Astra Radio coverage areas around Hutchinson, McPherson, Larned,... Read More.

The ReUse It Center Announces March Donations

McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center was able to donate $4,500 this month thanks to its shoppers and volunteers. The center donated $1,000 to Mennonite Relief Sale (not pictured) and $3,500 to the Mennonite Central Committee. The Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) is a global,... Read More.

Kansas Chamber Announces 2025 Ad Astra Award Honoree

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Chamber on Friday announced Lowen Corporation is the Chamber’s 2025 Ad Astra Award honoree.Each year during its annual dinner, the Chamber and its members recognize a Kansas company with the Ad Astra Award. The award recognizes a Kansas business... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Announces 2024 Award Winners

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department held its annual award ceremony on Saturday, March 15. The ceremony celebrated fire department members for achievements, incidents and for going above and beyond according to Division Chief of Operations Jeremy Unruh. 2024 Award WinnersRookie of the... Read More.

Wheat State League Announces Postseason Honors for 2024-25 Season

An asterisk (*) indicates a unanimous selection.BOYS COACH OF THE YEAR: Zach Goodrich - Elyria ChristianFirst Team:*Ty Romero - Elyria Christian Nathen Traynor - Rural Vista Calvin Mattison - Solomon Logan Renken - Little River Jaren Garrison - Little River Mason Mortenson - HeringtonSecond... Read More.

KDOT Announces Approved February Bids

KANSAS (March 4, 2025) — The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Feb. 19, 2025, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity... Read More.