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Smoky Hill River, Mulberry Creek Under Flood Warnings

Tuesday, June 17

Flood Warnings have been posted for the Smoky Hill River at Lindsborg, Mentor and New Cambria and for Mulberry Creek at Salina. At the latter three points the river will be close to the flood of record.At Lindsborg, minor flooding is forecast. The Smoky... Read More.

Stream Advisory Rescinded for the Walnut River from Highway 54 south of El Dorado to Turkey Creek

Friday, June 13

Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a stream advisory for the Walnut River from where it passes under Highway 54 south of El Dorado to the confluence with Turkey Creek that was issued June 5. The stream advisory was a result of... Read More.

The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce Presents May Small Business Award to Sugar Creek Boutique

Thursday, May 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Sugar Creek Boutique’s story began where cattle and creativity met — at livestock shows with Shelby’s family. Noticing a lack of retail options for women at these events, Shelby saw an opportunity. What started as a small rack of clothing at... Read More.

Bullpup Boys Basketball Goes Back-To-Back, Wins 15th State Title

Sunday, March 16

SALINA, Kan. - No McPherson Magic needed on Saturday. The McPherson High School Boys Basketball team successfully finished their quest of winning back-to-back 4A State Championships, beating Rock Creek 53-44 at the Tony's Pizza Events Center in Salina.BOX SCOREIt took overtime and Gabe Pyle... Read More.

Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station Celebrates 40 Years of Nuclear Energy, Providing Reliable Power

Tuesday, March 11

Plant will continue to operate at least 20 more years BURLINGTON, Kan. — Today, Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station celebrates 40 years of providing reliable energy to Kansas and the region.The plant, which received its original operating license on March 11, 1985, will continue operations... Read More.

Stream Advisory Issued for Cow Creek located Southwest of Pittsburg, Kansas

Wednesday, March 5

Pittsburg, Kan. - Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for Cow Creek near the city of Pittsburg and Highway 160. The stream advisory is the result of operational issues at the Pittsburg Wastewater Treatment Facility. The City is correcting... Read More.

KDHE Issues Stream Advisory for Little Cow Creek to Cow Creek Located South of Lyons

Wednesday, January 29

LYONS, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for Little Cow Creek to Cow Creek south of Lyons, as a result of operational problems at the city of Lyons' wastewater treatment plant. City Administrator Troy Houtman told... Read More.

City of Newton to Accept $3M State Grant to Extend Sand Creek Bike Path

Wednesday, January 15

By the City of Newton NEWTON, Kan. — At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission approved moving forward with accepting almost $3 million in grant money to partially fund an extension of the Sand Creek Bike Path.Last summer, the City applied for Transportation Alternatives funding from... Read More.

Plum Creek Elementary PTO Raises $500 with Hutch Putt Fundraiser

Friday, October 25

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio was very honored to present $500 to the Plum Creek Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) on Wednesday, Oct. 23. The funds were raised on Oct. 11 at Hutch Putt in support of the school's PTO.Plum Creek... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Sale Authorization of $3M in Temporary Notes to Replace Turkey Creek Golf Course Irrigation System

Tuesday, September 3

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved the resolution authorizing the sale of $3 million in Temporary Notes for a project to replace the irrigation system at Turkey Creek Golf Course. The notes are being purchased by Peoples Bank and... Read More.

Governor Kelly, Senator Moran Celebrate Progress on Resolving Water Needs in Rattlesnake Creek Basin

Thursday, August 22

Citing First Year Results, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Will Not Issue a Request to Immediately Secure its Senior Water Rights in 2025 By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Wednesday, Governor Laura Kelly and Senator Jerry Moran celebrated that the U.S.... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Bid from Pearson Golf Construction to Replace TCGC Irrigation System

Tuesday, July 23

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved a $2.88 million bid from Pearson Golf Construction of Baldwin City to replace the irrigation system at Turkey Creek Golf Course.Five companies submitted bids on the project, the most interest show in a... Read More.