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

Fatal Crash in Kingman County Under Investigation

Sunday, November 16

A Cheney man was killed in a Sunday morning crash in far eastern Kingman County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reports 32-year-old Taylor Goldsmith was eastbound on Southeast 20 Street about 3 ½ miles west of Cheney when for unknown reasons it left the road to... Read More.

Humboldt Man Struck and Killed by Train Near Mildred, Investigation Ongoing

Wednesday, November 12

A Humboldt man was struck and killed by a train Wednesday morning near Mildred.According to the Allen County Sheriff's Office, deputies, along with EMS and the Kansas Highway Patrol, were dispatched at 7:53 a.m. to a location just east of US 59, where on... Read More.

Investigation Underway Involving Exploded Device in Newton

Thursday, August 28

NEWTON, Kan. — An investigation is underway in Newton involving an exploded device this morning.Newton Police responded to a report about 5:20 this morning of shots fired in the area of the 1500 block of North Anderson. While no evidence was found at the... Read More.

Investigation Underway for Mysterious Gas Leak in Newton Housing Development

Tuesday, August 26

NEWTON, Kan. — Multiple agencies are investigating the source of natural gas detected in Newton's new Fox Ridge housing development.The gas issue was found last Friday while Kansas Gas Service was doing a site survey near Southeast 10th and Logan. They determined the gas... Read More.

Death Investigation Underway in Hays Following Standoff

Sunday, August 17

HAYS, Kan. — Hays Police and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation are investigating a late Saturday night domestic violence incident that left one person dead and another hospitalized.The incident was initially reported about 11:40 PM by a minor inside the home who said a... Read More.

McPherson County Deputy Under Investigation

Friday, April 4

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — A McPherson County Sheriff's Deputy has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation.Sheriff Jerry Montagne told Ad Astra News Friday he is not able to release any information on the case at this time due to it being a... Read More.

Inmate Death at Hutchinson Correctional Facility Under Investigation

Monday, March 3

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of an inmate over the weekend at Hutchinson Correctional Facility.The Kansas Department of Corrections said 57-year-old Lamoine Wiebe was found unresponsive in his cell at HCF's Central Unit Saturday morning at... Read More.

Man Arrested in Connection to Saturday Fatal Fire in Hutchinson

Tuesday, February 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 37-year-old Hutchinson man has been arrested in connection with the early Saturday morning fatal fire at a residence in the 1000 block of East 3rd. Hutchinson Police Tuesday evening released the identity of one of the two people who died... Read More.

Fatal Fire in La Harpe Monday Morning, Cause of Fire Under Investigation

Monday, January 27

La HARPE, Kan. — One person is dead after an early Monday morning fire in La Harpe.According to the Allen County Sheriff's Office, the La Harpe Volunteer Fire Department and Allen County Deputies responded just before 7 AM to the report of a structure... Read More.

Fatal Chase in Kiowa County Linked to Anderson County Homicide Investigation

Monday, January 27

KIOWA COUNTY, Kan. — A chase that led to a fatal accident in southwest Kansas Saturday night has been linked to a homicide investigation in Anderson County.According to information from the Anderson County Sheriff's Office, deputies had made a welfare check at a residence... Read More.

Fatal House Fire Sunday Evening in Rural McPherson, Preliminary Investigation Indicates Faulty Electrical Equipment to Possibly be Cause

Monday, December 23

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — One person lost their life in a Sunday evening fire northwest of Groveland.The McPherson County Sheriff's Office said Inman and McPherson firefighters were called just after 6 p.m. to the 1000 block of 9th Avenue.Deputies and McPherson EMS also... Read More.

Structure Fire at 5400 Block of East 4th

Monday, April 22

By the Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. (April 22, 2024) — At approximately 1657 hours (4:57 p.m.) the Hutchinson Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire in the 5400 block of East 4th. While enroute, crews were able to see visible smoke shortly after... Read More.