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Hutchinson Woman Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash Near Stafford

Thursday, June 12

STAFFORD COUNTY, Kan. — A Hutchinson woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday evening northeast of Stafford.According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a vehicle driven by Brittany Hayden was westbound on Northeast 40th Street when she failed to yield at Northeast 120th Avenue... Read More.

Stafford County YEC Competition Held Friday

Friday, February 14

ST. JOHN, Kan. — Stafford County's Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge took place Friday, with six teams competing in the competition at the Stafford County Annex in St. John.First prize went to Lilly Brummer and Tara Dowling's B&D Bakery for which they got a $750 prize... Read More.

Stafford to Host Public Meeting on Downtown Historic District Survey

Monday, January 27

STAFFORD, Kan. — The City of Stafford and Stafford County Economic Development are having a public meeting at Stafford City Hall on Monday, Feb. 3 at 1:30 p.m. to discuss a historical district survey to be conducted in the downtown area of Stafford during... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $25M for Stafford County Transload Facility Project

Wednesday, January 22

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that the Port Authority of Stafford County (PASC) has secured $25 million in federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program.  “The Port... Read More.

2024 Stafford Oktoberfest Oct. 4 – 5

Friday, September 13

By Brenna Eller STAFFORD, Kan. — Held every first Saturday of October since 1990, the City of Stafford is celebrating its annual Oktoberfest Oct. 4 - 5. The celebration is a long-standing tradition for the community of Stafford.Events will kick off on Friday with... Read More.

Area Football Preview: Stafford County

Wednesday, August 28

Ad Astra Radio is previewing our area high school football teams based on county. Today, we will preview Stafford County.Previous previews:Sedgwick County.Kingman County.Macksville MustangsCoach: Morgan Grippin, second season (3-6)Classification: Eight-player Division 2District: 62023: 3-6Postseason: Did not qualifyBest postseason finish: State champions, 2007Top... Read More.

K-19 Resurfacing to Start in Pawnee, Stafford Counties

Thursday, June 20

By the Kansas Department of Transportation PAWNEE/STAFFORD COUNTY, Kan. — Resurfacing will begin soon on combined K-19 projects in Pawnee and Stafford counties.The Pawnee County portion of the Kansas Department of Transportation projects involves a milling and hot-mix-asphalt overlay on K-19 from the K-19 Spur... Read More.

UPDATE: Statewide Silver Alert for Stafford Woman is Canceled

Tuesday, March 26

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation STAFFORD COUNTY, Kan. — The Stafford Police Department reported that 60-year-old Amy Piper was located and is safe.The silver alert is now canceled. Thank you for your assistance during the alert. ###Earlier Release March 26, 2024 Statewide Silver Alert Issued... Read More.

Stafford County Going to One Voting Site

Tuesday, January 30

By Lucky Kidd STAFFORD COUNTY, Kan. — The number of polling places in Stafford County will be reduced from three to one starting with the March Presidential Preference Primary. Stafford County Clerk Lisa Weber says the change has been under consideration for the past few... Read More.

Matt Stafford Receives 2023 Distinguished Service Award at Lyons Annual Chamber Meeting

Tuesday, January 23

By Brenna Eller LYONS, Kan. — Community members and business representatives of Lyons gathered at the Celebration Center for the Lyons Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting on Monday, Jan. 22. It was an exciting night for Ad Astra Radio, with Sales Executive in Lyons, Kristi Showalter... Read More.

Stafford Generating Electric Power from their Own Plants Sunday at Request of Midwest Energy

Sunday, January 14

By Lucky Kidd STAFFORD, Kan. — The City of Stafford began generating electric power from their own plants Sunday. City officials said this was done at the request of Midwest Energy from which the city usually purchases wholesale power for their municipal distribution system.The Southwest... Read More.

Stafford County Football Preview

Monday, August 21

By Brad Hallier Ad Astra Radio will preview area high school football teams, based on county, before the season opener Sept. 1. Here is the preview for Stafford County.Macksville MustangsCoach: Morgan GrippinClassification: Eight-player Division 1District: 72022: 9-1Postseason: Beat South Gray 54-6; lost to Atwood 46-0Best... Read More.