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Ad Astra Radio’s December Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Recipient Angela Kahle

Thursday, December 19

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio, along with community partners, is proud to announce McPherson Middle School 6th and 7th grade science teacher Angela Kahle as the December 2024 Classroom Hero presented by Peoples Bank...

Kansas Highway Patrol’s Newest Troopers Graduate from Training Academy

Wednesday, December 18

By Kansas Highway Patrol SALINA, Kan. — Two new classes of Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers graduated from the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy on Tuesday, December 17 in Salina, Kansas. Condensed Recruit Class #69 graduated four (4) new troopers and Basic...

Former Neosho County Prosecutor Facing Felony Charges

Wednesday, December 18

By Sherman Smith,

Evergy Offers Tips for Energy Efficiency During the Holidays

Wednesday, December 18

Small Changes Can Help Save Energy and Money By Evergy, Inc. KANSAS CITY, MO — The holidays are here. Whether you’re hosting a big gathering with friends and family or keeping things quiet at home, Evergy is reminding customers of ways to...

Hutchinson Clinic to No Longer be in Network with Blue Cross and Blue Shield Effective January 1, 2025

Wednesday, December 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Clinic has decided to no longer be in-network with Blue Cross and Blue Shield, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Hutchinson Clinic released a statement on Tuesday about the decision, which was made after extensive negotiations and...

Chief Judge Patricia Macke Dick to Retire from 27th Judicial District

Tuesday, December 17

By Lisa Taylor, Kansas Courts TOPEKA, Kan. — Chief Judge Patricia Macke Dick will retire January 13 after serving 36 years in the 27th Judicial District.The 27th Judicial District is Reno County. Dick...

Barton County Commissioner Gives Credit to Barton, Pawnee, and Russell County Residents for NIETC Proposal Cancellation

Tuesday, December 17

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — Monday's announcement about the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) no longer pursuing the proposed Midwest Plains and Plains-Southwest National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (NIETC) was brought up at this morning's Barton County Commission meeting.

Bethany College, Hutchinson Community College Sign Animation Career Agreement

Tuesday, December 17

No Injuries in Monday Evening Rollover Crash Near Medora

Tuesday, December 17

By Lucky Kidd A two-vehicle crash Monday evening blocked the intersection of 85th Avenue and Old K-61 near Medora for several hours. According to the Reno County Sheriff's office, A vehicle driven by Isaac Jones was northbound on Old...

Ad Astra Radio’s December Heartland Credit Union Classroom Hero Recipient Tara Urban

Monday, December 16

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Tara Urban, Allen STEM Magnet School Pre-K and K-2 Communication & Social Skills teacher, as the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Heartland Credit...

Rep. Mann, Sens. Moran, Marshall, Successfully End Federal Land Grab in Proposed National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor

Monday, December 16

By the Office of U.S. Representative Tracey Mann WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01), alongside Senators Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Roger Marshall (R-KS), announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will no longer pursue its proposed Midwest-Plains...

McPherson County Commissioners and Representatives of Fuqua Construction Kick Off $6.7M Renovation Project with Wall Smashing Ceremony

Monday, December 16

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Commission on Monday accepted a quote from United Fire Group of $15,574 for builder's risk insurance on the County Building renovation project. Under the contract with Fuqua Construction, the County...