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Structure Fire at 1400 Block Briarwood Lane

McPHERSON, Kan. — At 11:32 a.m., the McPherson Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 1400 block of Briarwood Lane.Fire Chief Chad Mayberry released a statement about the fire, sharing that upon arrival, firefighters faced heavy flames...

Wisconsin State Fair does Dairy Lane differently

The Wisconsin State Fair has changed how Dairy Lane educators interact with the fairgoers. Board Member Nicole Barlass tells Brownfield this year, they hired dairy ambassadors instead of recruiting volunteers to handle the many questions from the public. “We’re providing those workers with all...

Introducing Lane Gillespie, New McPherson Sports Director

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. —  Ad Astra Radio is excited to announce and welcome the most recent addition to the McPherson team.Lane Gillespie, born and raised in Topeka, Kan., is the new McPherson Sports Director. Gillespie will be...

Tom Takes a Trip Down Ad Astra Memory Lane

By Brenna Eller After being the owners of KIKS and KIOL in Iola, Kan., for over 20 years, Tom Norris and his wife Monica wanted to know that their stations would be taken care of. Because of his long history with Ad Astra...

Law Enforcement Conducting DUI Check Lane this Weekend in Reno County

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – The Reno County Sheriff's Office along with several other law enforcement partners will be conducting a DUI check lane and saturation patrol this weekend, June 30-July 2.Law Enforcement Officers will be out specifically looking for drivers who are impaired by...

U.S 50 Passing Lane Extension Work Starting Soon at Harvey/Marion Line

MARION COUNTY, Kan. - A nearly $7.5 million project to extend passing lanes on U.S. 50 at the Harvey/Marion county line is expected to begin Monday, June 26.The Kansas Department of Transportation project is expected to be completed in June of 2024.The project will...

Lane Closure in Hutchinson to Affect Traffic on Eastbound 30th Ave.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – On June 12th, Borecky Construction will close one east bound lane of East 30th Ave in front of 1619 E 30th Ave to replace two driveways.  The construction work and lane closure are expected to last for two days.For more information...