child – Ad Astra Radio | Your Hometown Radio Stations & Local News Source

Kansas Child Care Zones Program Supports Communities Working to Address Local Child Care Issues

Monday, November 24

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment launched the Child Care Zones program in 2025 to support communities working to address local child care issues. A Child Care Zone is a self-defined geographic area (of at least two counties) that receives state-level support to... Read More.

Affidavit Released in McPherson Daycare Child Abuse Case

Wednesday, September 24

McPHERSON, Kan. — Additional information has been released in the case of a McPherson woman facing child abuse and other charges stemming from an incident Sept. 10, 2025, at a daycare she operated from her home.At the request of a Wichita TV Station, McPherson... Read More.

Kids Collective Launches, Strengthens Reno County’s Child Care System

Tuesday, September 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A new nonprofit is now up and running to address the critical challenges facing Reno County’s childcare system. Kids Collective Child Care Network, born out of the work of the Reno County Child Care Task Force, will provide long-term, sustainable solutions... Read More.

Enterprise Man Arrested on Child Sex Crime Charges

Friday, August 15

An Enterprise man was arrested Thursday on multiple child sex crime charges. Based on a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Dickinson County Sheriff's Deputies executed a search warrant in April at a home in the 500 block of North Court.... Read More.

Great Bend Man Found Incompetent to Stand Trial in Child Sex Crime Case

Thursday, August 14

LARNED, Kan. — Avian Rincones, 35 of Great Bend, Kansas, appeared Wednesday afternoon in the Pawnee County District Court before District Judge Bruce Gatterman to determine whether he is competent to stand trial.The defendant is charged with two counts of Aggravated Criminal Oral Sodomy... Read More.

Rush County Man Sentenced to Prison for Child Rape

Thursday, August 14

TOPEKA, Kan. (August 13, 2025) — Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced that a LaCrosse man has been sentenced to prison for the rape of two children. Tyler Whitten, age 31, was sentenced by Chief Judge Bruce Gatterman in Rush County District Court on Aug.... Read More.

Erie Man Arrested for Child Sex Crimes

Wednesday, July 30

ERIE, Kan. — A rural Erie man who is a registered sex offender has been arrested for child sex crimes.Kansas Bureau of Investigation agents and Neosho County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 42-year-old Peter Hawkinson Wednesday morning after a search warrant was executed at a location... Read More.

Buhler School Board Works with Kids Collective to Provide High Quality Child Care

Tuesday, June 10

BUHLER, Kan. (June 9, 2025) - The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education met Monday night to recognize student athlete’s achievements and discuss changes for the 2025-2026 school year. Buhler High School teams recognized were the Boys Tennis Team, Girls Swim and Dive, Boys... Read More.

Child Care Zones Grants Awarded to Several Kansas Counties

Monday, June 2

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), through its Child Care Matters initiative and in collaboration with All In For Kansas Kids, is pleased to announce four awards to Kansas communities as part of its Child Care Zones program. This... Read More.

Hutchinson Public Schools Breaks Ground on Lil’ Hawks Child Care Center

Wednesday, May 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Public Schools hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the Lil' Hawks Child Care Center at Adams and 29th Avenue in Hutchinson on Tuesday, May 13. The project is set to start soon, and applications are currently being accepted."This is a project... Read More.

Hutchinson Man Sentenced for Child Pornography Distribution

Monday, April 28

WICHITA, Kan. — A Kansas man has been sentenced to 151 months in prison for distributing child sexual exploitation materials. Zachary Charles Hiskey, 27, from Hutchinson, received a 151-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to one count of distribution of child pornography.Court documents reveal... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Child Care Services and Consolidate Existing Early Childhood Programs

Thursday, April 24

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly on Thursday signed House Bill 2045, a bipartisan compromise to expand access to child care services and consolidate existing early childhood programs into the Office of Early Childhood. The bill was crafted through negotiations with a bipartisan... Read More.