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Wednesday luncheon calls for Atchison Co Commission quorum

October 28, 2026 · By Brian Hagen · Local News

  (KAIR)--A late Wednesday morning gathering led to a social media statement, less than four hours before its scheduled start, announcing that a quorum of the Atchison County Commission may be present "for a luncheon honoring T...

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Atchison leaders approve alleyway vacation for BC district app

October 24, 2026 · By Brian Hagen · Local News

    (KAIR)--Plans for Benedictine College's proposed School of Osteopathic Medicine took another step forward Monday with action by the Atchison City Commission. Commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance vacating port...

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Atchison's Allways Health awarded $544K

October 23, 2026 · By Brian Hagen · Local News

(KAIR)--More than half a million dollars in federal funding to improve patient access to healthcare services has been awarded to AllWays Community Health Center in Atchison Kansas Second District Congressman Derek Schmidt announced the $...

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Atchison Airport: normal operations to resume as federal funds of $275K awarded

October 22, 2026 · By Brian Hagen · Local News

(KAIR)--New infrastructure funding for improvements at Atchison's Amelia Earhart Airport comes as the city prepares for a return to normal operations following construction of its new runway. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced Wed...

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Riverfront industrial site set for demo; Atchison city paving to resume

October 21, 2026 · By Brian Hagen · Local News

(KAIR)--A former industrial property along Atchison's riverfront is moving closer to redevelopment following action Monday evening by the Atchison City Commission. Commissioners approved an agreement to demolish the former Maczuk Ind...

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Decision 2026: The race for Atchison Co Commission & KS House District 63 highlighted in live, on-air forums

October 17, 2026 · By Brian Hagen · Local News

  (KAIR)--With early voting beginning Monday, October 19, KAIR 93.7 FM has completed a series of live candidate forums, giving voters an opportunity to hear directly from those seeking seats on the Atchison County Commission and in...

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The Race for Atchison Co Commission District 2

October 17, 2026 · By Brian Hagen · Election 2026: The race for Atchison Co Commission & KS 63rd House Dist

On Monday morning, October 12, the candidates for the 2nd District Atchison County Commission position, Republican Randell Vanderweide and Democrat John Settich, answered questions ahead of the November general election.

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The Race for 63rd Dist KS House

October 17, 2026 · By Brian Hagen · Election 2026: The race for Atchison Co Commission & KS 63rd House Dist

KAIR 93.7 FM, on Thursday morning, October 15, hosted the candidates for the 63rd District Kansas House of Representatives seat, incumbent Republican Allen Reavis and Democratic challenger Adam Booth, ahead of the November 3 general elec...

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Atchison Co holds two trainings; joins others for preparedness drill

October 16, 2026 · By Brian Hagen · Local News

(KAIR)--Emergency preparedness took two forms in Atchison County this week: county employees took part in annual safety training Monday, and emergency agencies conducted a hazardous materials exercise Wednesday. The county’s annual...

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Amberwell Atchison expansion proceeds with scheduled Nov. groundbreaking

October 14, 2026 · By Brian Hagen · Local News

(KAIR)--A major expansion of the Amberwell Atchison campus, which will eventually bring cancer treatment services to the community, will be the focus of a groundbreaking ceremony next month. Atchison County Commissioners, according to a...

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Atchison Co Treasurer: Refunds possible with certain vehicle purchases

October 14, 2026 · By Brian Hagen · Local News

(KAIR)--The Atchison County Treasurer’s Office is reminding residents that selling a vehicle within 120 days of purchasing another may qualify them for a trade-in credit or sales tax refund. According to a notice shared by the offi...

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Your candidates, your questions: live forums continue on KAIR 93.7 FM

October 13, 2026 · By Brian Hagen · Local News

      (KAIR)--With early voting beginning in just days, KAIR 93.7 FM continues to spotlight your Atchison County Commission candidates, as well as your state representation.  On Monday morning, the candidates for the...

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Jefferson Co tax sale brings in nearly $80K

October 13, 2026 · By Brian Hagen · Local News

(KAIR)--Nearly 70 tax-delinquent properties have been sold in Jefferson County, bringing in close to $80,000. According to the unofficial minutes of the Jefferson County Commission’s October 5 meeting, County Treasurer Doug Bond re...

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Kickapoo Tribe joins others for Four Tribes Mtg; Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska hosted

October 10, 2026 · By Brian Hagen · Local News

  (KAIR)--The Kickapoo Tribal Council joined other tribal leaders for a meeting focused on sovereignty, treaty rights and opportunities for collaboration. According to a social media post from the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas, council m...

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It's only a drill: Atchison Co sets emergency exercise for next week

October 8, 2026 · By Brian Hagen · Local News

(KAIR)--Emergency vehicles and first responders will gather at several Atchison locations next Wednesday, but county officials stress there will be no actual emergency. Atchison County will conduct a full-scale hazardous materials exerci...

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Kickapoo Tribal members sworn-in to office

October 8, 2026 · By Brian Hagen · Local News

        (KAIR)--Three members of the Kickapoo Tribal Council have begun new terms following an official swearing-in ceremony Tuesday. The Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas announced Westley Sakter Keo was sworn in as a tribal...

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New Police Chief on the job for Kickapoo Tribe in KS

October 8, 2026 · By Brian Hagen · Local News

(KAIR)--The Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas has named Shawn Walker as its new chief of police. The appointment brings Walker back to the department where he began his law enforcement career as a patrol officer in 1996. Walker brings 30 years of...

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Paving project begin in Atchison; City asks for parking cooperation

October 7, 2026 · By Brian Hagen · Local News

    (KAIR)--Major paving work was beginning Wednesday morning across Atchison, with large scale operations planned over the next two weeks. According to a release from the City of Atchison, contractor Herzog is completing the c...

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Atchison Commission Backs Proposed 28-Unit Infill Apt Project

October 6, 2026 · By Brian Hagen · Local News

(KAIR)--The Atchison City Commission is supporting an effort to secure state assistance for a proposed 28-unit infill apartment development at several locations across the city. Commissioners unanimously adopted the supporting resolution...

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Wednesday luncheon calls for Atchison Co Commission quorum

Atchison leaders approve alleyway vacation for BC district app

Atchison's Allways Health awarded $544K

Atchison Airport: normal operations to resume as federal funds of $275K awarded

Riverfront industrial site set for demo; Atchison city paving to resume

Decision 2026: The race for Atchison Co Commission & KS House District 63 highlighted in live, on-air forums

The Race for Atchison Co Commission District 2

The Race for 63rd Dist KS House

Atchison Co holds two trainings; joins others for preparedness drill

Amberwell Atchison expansion proceeds with scheduled Nov. groundbreaking

Atchison Co Treasurer: Refunds possible with certain vehicle purchases

Your candidates, your questions: live forums continue on KAIR 93.7 FM

Jefferson Co tax sale brings in nearly $80K

Kickapoo Tribe joins others for Four Tribes Mtg; Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska hosted

It's only a drill: Atchison Co sets emergency exercise for next week

Kickapoo Tribal members sworn-in to office

New Police Chief on the job for Kickapoo Tribe in KS

Paving project begin in Atchison; City asks for parking cooperation

Atchison Commission Backs Proposed 28-Unit Infill Apt Project

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