Ad Astra Radio Family Brands

Marshall Announces Funding for McPherson County Roadway Safety Improvements

By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall SALINA, Kan. — U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. today announced $560,000 in grant funding to McPherson County and its communities from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program.“Maintaining... Read More.

Reno County to add new First-Time Felony Drug Offender Diversion Program

By Sandra J. Milburn, Reno County Communications Specialist Reno County, Kan. – Starting on January 1, 2024, Reno County will add a new First-Time Felony Drug Offender Diversion Program to expand diversion opportunities to previously ineligible individuals.A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding this diversion program... Read More.

Blue Dragons Grind Out Victory at Cloud County

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information CONCORDIA, Kan. – Leading by one point with just under 12 minutes to play in regulation, the No. 19-ranked Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team went on a decisive 13-2 run to pull away from Cloud County on the Thunderbirds'... Read More.

Community Foundation Grants $30K to 14 Reno County Projects

By Wendy Skellenger, Hutchinson Community Foundation HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation recently awarded a total of $30,000 in grants to groups and nonprofit organizations serving Reno County.Fourteen projects received funding from Changemakers at Work grants at a ceremony Nov. 16 at Pizaacos, 112 S.... Read More.

Three Rice County Childcare Facilities Receive Updates Thanks to SEED Grant

By Karly Frederick, Rice County Community Foundation RICE COUNTY, Kan. — Three childcare facilities in Rice County—Little River Learning Center, Sterling Lil Cub Childcare, and Lyons Cornerstone Childcare Center—have received updates and enhancements, thanks to the Strategic Economic Expansion and Development (SEED) Grant provided by... Read More.

National “I’ll Fight Day” Comes to Reno County

By The Salvation Army  HUTCHISON, Kan. (Dec. 9, 2023) — The Salvation Army’s I’ll Fight Day comes to the Reno County community this weekend on Saturday, December 9.This year’s $20 Bill Challenge resulted in (75) $20 Bills, which totals $1,500. This also resulted in our... Read More.

Will You Help a Rice County Child for the Holidays?

Local banks seek support for children on Rice County Giving Trees By Raechel Manley, First Bank STERLING, Kan. — Three Rice County banks are on the mission to support children in need this holiday season. The annual Rice County Giving Trees can be found at... Read More.