Statewide Wild About Kansas Photo Contest Deadline Dec. 2
By Ad Astra News KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) recently launched the
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KHP Encourages Safe Thanksgiving Travel
By the Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — Kansas roads will soon be busy with holiday travelers going to and from their destinations for Thanksgiving. The Kansas Highway Patrol, along with other law enforcement agencies across the state, will participate...
Bushton Pride Committee’s Santa’s Bazaar Dec. 2
By the Bushton Pride Committee BUSHTON, Kan. – Do your children or grandchildren want to see Santa and take a ride in his sleigh? They can! Do you want to take them on a horse-drawn wagon-ride? You can! Do...
KHP Seeking Witnesses to Fatality Collision in Johnson County
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...
Governor Kelly Announces $18M Investment in Water Quality, Quantity, and Infrastructure
By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the State Finance Council (SFC) approved the transfer of $15.8 million from the State Water Plan Fund to facilitate water projects that address...
October Home Sales Down, Prices Up
By Lucky Kidd Home sales during October in the Mid-Kansas area declined by 22.1 percent from a year ago. Prairie Land Realtors reports 95 homes were sold in their area last month through their Mid-Kansas Multiple Listing Service. The...
“Notorious” Exhibit Opening
By Hansen Museum Director Shari Buss LOGAN, Kan. — A special exhibit, Notorious, from the Smoky Hill Museum is now on display at the Hansen Museum, Logan, Kansas, and will remain on view through January 28, 2024. Kansas has a rich history of events and...
Efforts of Emergency Personnel Highlighted During Crash Responder Safety Week, Nov. 13-17
By the Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — More than 80,000 vehicles are involved in crashes across Kansas each year, with emergency responders putting their personal safety at risk at every scene. With that in mind, “Protect Those Who Protect...
Commerce Announces First ‘Made in Kansas’ Participants
By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced 13 manufacturers have been accepted into the department’s Made in Kansas program. Made in Kansas is sponsored by the Kansas...
Local Veterans Day Events
Ad Astra Radio thanks all Veterans for their service! Here are some local events happening in and around the communities we cover.
McPherson Veterans Day Events
McPherson's Veterans Day events kick off with a free breakfast for veterans from 8-10 at the...
Kansas National Guardsmen to Support Veterans Day Events
By the Kansas Office of the Adjutant General’s Department KANSAS — Soldiers and Airmen of the Kansas National Guard will honor their fellow veterans, past and present, by participating in several Veterans Day events in the state.Saturday, Nov. 4EmporiaCompany A, Recruiting and Retention Battalion, will...
USDA Invests $4.21 Million to Help Rural Kansas Business Owners Lower Energy Costs, Generate Income and Expand Operations
By U.S. Department of Agriculture KANSAS — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Kansas State Director Christy Davis today announced that Rural Development is awarding $4.21 million in grants to help agricultural producers and rural small business owners make energy efficiency improvements and renewable...
