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Monarchs Seeking Host Families for Upcoming Summer Season

Wednesday, May 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Interested in hosting a Monarchs baseball player to give them a home away from home this upcoming summer season?Each year, the Monarchs welcome players from around the country to compete, grow and represent them on the field. For this experience to... Read More.

Rice County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Oil Spill Suspects Near Lyons

Friday, February 28

RICE COUNTY, Kan. — The Rice County Sheriff's Office is seeking information on the person or persons who illegally dumped oil into a ditch just southwest of Lyons.This took place in the area of 15th Road and Avenue N, which would be Century and... Read More.

Farmers seeking good quality equipment at auction

Friday, February 7

An equipment auction specialist says it’s been a busy month for farm machinery buyers. Andy Devine is a territory sales manager in central and western Nebraska for Purple Wave Auction and says, “Early spring always gets busy. Everybody is getting cranked up for the... Read More.

Star of the West seeking more climate-smart participation

Thursday, January 30

A climate-smart commodity grant program in Michigan is working to establish markets for food-grade grains. Star of the West Sustainability Director Lisa Woodke tells Brownfield their Climate Smart Crops Program incentivizes farmers to track their production management and incorporation of conservation measures. “Trying to figure out,... Read More.

Friendship Meals Seeking Donations to Offset Funding Cuts

Sunday, December 22

By Lucky Kidd Some donations have been received to help the Friendship Meals program continue in the Larned area in the wake of federal funding for it being cut by nearly Half.Welcome Inn Senior Center director Juanita Lemon tells Ad Astra News they are looking... Read More.

Welcome Inn in Larned Seeking Funds to Continue Friendship Meals Program

Thursday, December 12

By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — The Welcome Inn Senior Center in Larned is in desperate need of donations in order to keep their doors open.Due to a 50 percent cutback in federal funding for the center, they are in danger of closing. This would... Read More.

National Corn Growers Association seeking disaster package in lame duck

Friday, November 15

The president of the National Corn Growers Association says farmers need help in the lame duck session. Kenneth Hartman, Jr., who farms in Illinois, tells Brownfield… “Prices are still low on corn and other products. Costs are up.” He says, “Inflation’s been up. The... Read More.

McPherson Hospital, Lindsborg Community Hospital, and Mercy Hospital Seeking Community Input on Local Conditions that Impact Health in McPherson County

Tuesday, November 12

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Hospital, Lindsborg Community Hospital, and Mercy Hospital are collaborating to gather community input on healthcare delivery and unmet needs in the county. This is part of their 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment.Over the coming months, these hospitals will work together... Read More.

Social Work Student Seeking Animal Item Donations for Humboldt City Pound

Wednesday, October 30

Story submitted by Ally Turner HUMBOLDT, Kan. (Oct. 1, 2024) — Social work student Ally Turner is committed to helping the animals in her community. This commitment comes from Turner’s experience volunteering at Animal Pounds and seeing the number of animals needing to be cared... Read More.

Reno County Child Care Task Force Seeking New Members

Thursday, September 5

Released by BowercommHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Child Care Task Force is expanding and seeking committed individuals to join in building systematic, sustainable, and equitable child care solutions for providers, parents, and businesses throughout Reno County.Over the next five years, the Reno County... Read More.

Two of Four Incumbent Members of Lyons City Council Not Seeking Re-Election

Tuesday, May 21

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — There will be at least two new members on the Lyons City Council come January. Two of the four incumbent members of the Council told Ad Astra News Monday they did not intend to seek re-election this year.Ward 1... Read More.

KHP Seeking Witnesses to Fatality Collision in Johnson County

Thursday, November 16

By the Kansas Highway Patrol JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Highway Patrol is seeking assistance from the public to identify witnesses and additional information concerning a hit and run fatal collision that occurred on November 14, 2023, at approximately 5:45pm. This collision occurred on... Read More.