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Ex-USD 309 Substitute Placed on Probation for Sexual Assault Charge

Friday, December 12

A former substitute teacher in Nickerson-South Hutchinson USD 309 has been placed on least 24 months probation on charges involving sexual contact with a student earlier this year.Whitney Shull, who was sentenced in Reno County District Court Thursday was given an underlying jail sentence... Read More.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Confirmed in Geese in Salina

Friday, December 12

SALINA, Kan. — The City of Salina and Salina Animal Services are urging the public to exercise caution after multiple wildlife calls in the past week have resulted in three suspected cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in local geese. This follows a... Read More.

FHSU Partners with Kansas’ 19 Community Colleges on New Scholarship Program

Friday, December 12

HAYS, Kan. — During a recent gathering of Kansas Community College presidents held at Garden City Community College, Dennis King, Fort Hays State University Associate Vice President for Enrollment Leadership, introduced a new scholarship program designed to provide funds to Kansas Community College presidents... Read More.

GBPD Connects Community with Holidays Outreach Events

Thursday, December 11

GREAT BEND, Kan. — It’s been a busy week of holiday service for the Great Bend Police Department (GBPD), which hosted its annual “Shop with a Cop” event on Wednesday.Sixty-seven children in the community came out to Walmart yesterday afternoon to receive an early... Read More.

Foundation Seeks Volunteer Tax Preparers

Thursday, December 11

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation is seeking volunteers to help complete tax returns of McPherson County residents in 2026. These volunteers would be participants under the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.The VITA program primarily serves:People who generally... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Releases $34,800 in December

Thursday, December 11

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for December 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $34,800 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from three different community funds. McPherson County General Grants Night... Read More.

City Manager Enrico Villegas Receives Early Career Excellence Award from Kansas Association of City/County Management

Thursday, December 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — City Manager Enrico Villegas has been named a recipient of the Early Career Excellence Award by the Kansas Association of City/County Management (KACM), an honor presented by his peers recognizing leadership and impact in local government early in his career.During the... Read More.

CHS Owners Elect Five Board Members

Thursday, December 11

Owners of CHS, a global agribusiness and the nation’s leading cooperative, elected five board members to three-year terms during the 2025 CHS Annual Meeting held Dec. 4-5 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.The following leaders were reelected to the CHS Board of Directors:Alan Holm, who raises... Read More.

Caring for Poinsettias

Thursday, December 11

K-State horticulture expert says popular holiday plant can be maintained year-round MANHATTAN, Kan. — In all their colorful glory, poinsettias are a great addition to any home during the holiday season. Ranging from red, white, green, pink or a color combination, poinsettias can be maintained year-round,... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Boys Team of the Month: Andale Football

Thursday, December 11

ANDALE, Kan. — Each month Ad Astra Radio will be recognizing a girls and boys Team of the Month, selected from area high schools. The November Boys Team of the Month goes to the Andale Football team!The month: Andale dominated the competition in Class... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber Launches “Cups of Cheers” Week to Spread Holiday Cheer & Strengthen Connections

Thursday, December 11

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce is inviting residents, members, newcomers, and local businesses to join a special week of holiday hospitality with Cups of Cheers: Elevating Great Bend, One Warm Welcome at a Time. In the spirit of the... Read More.

Water Conservation Measures at the Great Bend Airport Industrial Complex Following Pump Failure

Wednesday, December 10

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend is implementing temporary water conservation measures at the Great Bend Airport Industrial Complex due to a pump failure in the system that serves the Industrial Area. City crews are working diligently to repair the equipment... Read More.