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KBI Investigating Officer-involved Shooting in Sumner County

Sunday, January 22

SUMNER COUNTY, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Saturday night in Sumner County. The Wellington Police Department requested KBI investigative assistance on Saturday, January 21, at 11:07 p.m. KBI agents and the Crime Scene Response Team... Read More.

K-42 Bridge Project to Begin in Kingman County Soon; Traffic to be Detoured

Friday, January 20

KINGMAN COUNTY, Kan. - Work on a K-42 bridge replacement in Kingman County is expected to start around Monday, Jan. 30.The Kansas Department of Transportation project is over Chikaskia River drainage on K-42 almost 8 miles west of K-14, between Zenda and Spivey.During the... Read More.

Salina Man Arrested for Distribution of Methamphetamine

Friday, January 20

SALINE COUNTY, Kan. – On Thursday afternoon, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) arrested a man for suspected distribution of methamphetamine. The arrest was the result of a joint investigation by the KBI and the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office.At approximately 1:10 p.m. on Thursday,... Read More.

Results from Salvation Army Christmas Campaign in Reno County

Friday, January 20

HUTCHISON, Kan. - After two months of kettles, digital donations, checks sent by mail, corporate donations, and grant gifts, The Salvation Army of Reno County finds itself slightly shy of its Christmas 2022 fundraising goal.“It takes us some time after Christmas to account for... Read More.

Registration Open for McPherson’s Annual Bluestem PACE Race 5K Run/Walk

Friday, January 20

MCPHERSON, Kan. - Bluestem PACE, a nonprofit dedicated to helping seniors live well at home, will host its annual 5K run/walk on Saturday, April 1, at 9 a.m. in McPherson, Kan. Those interested in registering for the PACE Race can do so at Read More.

U.S. House Agriculture Leaders Discuss Anti-hunger Measures in Upcoming Farm Bill

Thursday, January 19

By Ariana Figueroa, Kansas Reflector WASHINGTON — The new Republican chairman of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee and a top Democrat on the panel on Wednesday laid out anti-hunger initiatives Congress could tackle in the upcoming farm bill.During a panel discussion, Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson... Read More.

Kansas Lawmakers Debate Sales Tax Holiday for Back-to-school Shopping

Thursday, January 19

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Three bills that would help Kansas parents trying to save money on school supplies were received favorably by legislators on Thursday.During a Senate Committee on Assessment and Taxation meeting, Sen. Caryn Tyson, R-Parker, committee chair, said... Read More.

Winter Energy Bill Financial Relief Application Now Open

Thursday, January 19

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. is encouraging Kansans that are struggling to afford their winter heating bills to take advantage of one-time federal assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) available through energy providers across the state. The deadline... Read More.

Hutchinson’s Battle of the Badges Coming Up

Thursday, January 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Red Cross will host the Battle of Badges blood drive on Saturday, January 28, 2023, sponsored by Reno County 4-H at the Emanuel Lutheran Church, 140 E 30th, Hutchinson KS, and January 30th- February 1 at First Presbyterian Church, 201... Read More.

January’s Ad Astra Radio McPherson Classroom Hero Award Recipient is Kirsten Stewart

Thursday, January 19

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Ad Astra Radio announces the January 2023 recipient of the McPherson Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust.Kirsten Stewart is in her 29th year of teaching, and has spent all of her time at Roosevelt Elementary in McPherson USD... Read More.

Carla Goertzen is January’s Ad Astra Radio Classroom Hero Award Recipient Presented by Heartland Credit Union

Wednesday, January 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Ad Astra Radio announces the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Heartland Credit Union.Carla Goertzen teaches fourth grade at Buhler Grade School in the Buhler USD 313 District.Each month, Ad Astra Radio honors a different educator,... Read More.

USD 308 Monthly Public Comment to Be During Second BOE Meeting

Wednesday, January 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - USD 308 has moved the monthly scheduled public comment section to the second Board of Education meeting each month. USD 308 board meetings take place two times a month on the 2nd and 4th Mondays. In the past, space has been made available for public... Read More.