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McPherson City Commission Authorizes 15K to Repair a Return Line Serving the Lazy River, Water Slide and Splash Pad at McPherson Water Park

Tuesday, July 8

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday authorized an up to $15,000 expenditure to repair a return line that serves the lazy river, water slide and splash pad at the McPherson Water Park. Director of Public Lands and Facilities Wayne Burns said a... Read More.

12-Year-Old Boy’s Body Recovered After Train Tragedy in Neosho River

Sunday, June 22

The body of a 12-year-old Erie boy who was struck by a train as he and another person were walking on a bridge over the Neosho River Wednesday has been found. Neosho County Sheriff Greg Taylor said he was notified during the noon hour... Read More.

Flood Warnings for Little Arkansas River

Tuesday, June 17

Flood warnings have been issued for the Little Arkansas River at Alta Mills and Halstead where minor flooding is forecast. At Alta Mills the Little Arkansas will rise above the 22 feet flood stage Wednesday afternoon and crest at 24.2 feet early Thursday morning. At Halstead... Read More.

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Stream Advisory Rescinded for the Walnut River from Highway 54 south of El Dorado to Turkey Creek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Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a stream advisory for the Walnut River from where it passes under Highway 54 south of El Dorado to the confluence with Turkey Creek that was issued June 5.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

Stream Advisory Issued for the Walnut River from Highway 54 South of El Dorado

Thursday, June 5

Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for the Walnut River from where it passes under Highway 54 south of El Dorado to the confluence with Turkey Creek. The stream advisory is a result of a damaged pipe discharging untreated... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Little River Track and Field Senior Jay Smith

Wednesday, June 4

LITTLE RIVER, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Little River High School senior Jay Smith as this week's Athlete of the Week.The week - Smith won a pair of races at the all-classes wheelchair state track meet on Saturday at Cessna... Read More.

Little River Sports Roundup: Baseball Sweeps Oxford on Senior Day, Softball Splits Two DH’s, Track Dominates at Fairfield

Wednesday, April 30

BASEBALL The Little River baseball team continues to stay undefeated at 16-0 after sweeping Oxford Monday, April 28 on Senior Day.The offense for Little River continues to dominate after 17 combined hits and 29 combined runs in their doubleheader Monday. The Redskins won game one... Read More.

Little River Sports Roundup: Two Powerlifters Win State, Track Finishes Top 5 at Halstead, Baseball Stays Undefeated

Friday, April 18

POWERLIFTING The Little River Powerlifting team took to Claflin Saturday, April 12, finishing with 16 medals in total and two state title winners.Lu Mey Cronje and Reece Erickson each won a title in their girls powerlifting events. Cronje won the 140.4 overall weight class, placing... Read More.

Little River Sports Roundup: Baseball Stays Unbeaten, Softball Goes 2-2, Track Finishes Well at Solomon

Wednesday, April 9

LITTLE RIVER, Kan. - The Little River High School Redskins had a busy week between April 1 and April 8, with Baseball, Softball, and Track & Field having a great week.BASEBALL The Little River baseball team is undefeated at 8-0 following sweeps against Canton-Galva/Elyria Christian and... Read More.

High water continues to impact Ohio River valley barge traffic

Wednesday, April 9

The movement of products and commodities by barge remains a challenge on the Ohio River and its tributaries thanks to last week’s heavy rains. Kyler Davis is with the Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division. He tells Brownfield, “We do... Read More.

Record-breaking flood impacts Ohio River traffic

Tuesday, April 8

Recent heavy rain is impacting transportation on the Ohio River system. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says flooding was heaviest near Cincinnati as of Monday. Data from the Water Prediction Center at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association shows the river crested at... Read More.