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Education Commissioner: Kansas Needs to Boost Test Scores

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS/KMUW) - The state’s top education official says Kansas schools should make academic achievement a priority, and that includes raising test scores. Some state lawmakers have criticized Kansas schools for the growing number of students who score in the lowest level on... Read More.

Donut Day Contest Returns to Hutchinson

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Donuts hold a special place in the history of The Salvation Army and for National Donut Day this year, the breakfast treat plays a special role in helping The Salvation Army of Reno County serve locally and around the world. National Donut... Read More.

Saturday’s Doug Gayer Classic Postponed to April 29

McPHERSON, Kan. - Due to Saturday’s weather forecast, it has been announced that McPherson High School will postpone the originally scheduled Doug Gayer Classic Varsity Tennis Tournament to Saturday, April 29, 2023. The tournament will remain at 10 a.m.

Chapman and Clevenger Homer in Sweep of Winfield

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio   McPHERSON, Kan. - It wasn’t the script that McPherson Softball Head Coach Danica Fitzmorris had written on Thursday, but nonetheless, her team was able to come away with a sweep of the Winfield Vikings at Grant Sports Complex.  With only... Read More.

Bullpups Sweep Winfield, Remain Undefeated at Home

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio   McPHERSON, Kan. - The windy elements at Grant Sports Complex were once again on full display Thursday, as the Bullpup Baseball team was able sweep the Winfield Vikings to remain undefeated at home this season, moving to 6-2 on... Read More.

Kansas Hosts K-State in the Dillons Sunflower Showdown This Weekend

By: The University of Kansas Athletics   *The start time of Friday’s game vs. K-State was adjusted to a 3 p.m. CT first pitch due to the potential for inclement weather on Friday evening. LAWRENCE, Kan. (kuathletics.com) – Kansas will be seeking its third straight Big 12 series... Read More.

Barnett Hired as Director of Strength and Conditioning

By: Sterling College Athletics   STERLING, Kan. (scwarriors.com) - Sterling College Athletics, and Vice President for Athletics, Scott Downing, announced today that Marty Barnett will be Sterling College's next Director of Strength and Conditioning. Barnett comes to Sterling after spending the last 14 years in high school... Read More.

The Next Reno County Legislative Forum is Saturday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - This Saturday the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce will hold the next Legislative Forum from 8:30 am to 10 am at the Hutchinson Community College Stringer Fine Arts Center, 600 E. 11th Avenue. The Reno County legislators invited to participate include Senator... Read More.