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Monarchs Pull Away in Late Innings Monday, to Defeat Twins 12-9

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Monarchs Pull Away in Late Innings Monday, to Defeat Twins 12-9

By: Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio   HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Runs came in every inning except the ninth, in Monday’s high-scoring affair, as the Hutchinson Monarchs played host to the Derby Twins for a beautiful evening at Hobart-Detter Field.  The Twins would get on the board early... Read More.

Islanders Fall to Cannons in 8-7 Walk-off

By: Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio   AUGUSTA, Kan. - In a back and forth contest on Monday, the Kansas Cannons were able to score two runs in the bottom of the ninth, to defeat the Kingman Islanders 8-7. The Islanders were able to get on the... Read More.

IdeaTek is Bringing Gigabit Fiber Internet to Cheney

CHENEY, Kan. – Internet Freedom will soon arrive in Cheney. IdeaTek crews have been working this spring to expand its popular ultra-fast fiber internet to hundreds of Cheney residents and businesses. This game-changing expansion will deliver gigabit speeds at affordable prices, empowering the community with... Read More.

Wichita Woman Crowned Miss Kansas 2023

PRATT, Kan. - On Saturday, Courtney Wages of Wichita was crowned the 2023 Miss Kansas. Sixteen women from across the state competed in this year’s pageant in Pratt. Following Courtney was Sierra Marie Bonn as the first runner-up, Alexis Smith as the second runner-up, Lluvia... Read More.

2 Hospitalized After Helicopter Crash in Pratt County Wheat Field

PRATT COUNTY, Kan. – Two people were injured when their helicopter ran out of fuel and crashed into a Kansas wheat field. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the accident happened Sunday afternoon in Pratt County. According to authorities, the 1972 Bell Helicopter was piloted by... Read More.

Hutchinson Doctor Killed in Commercial Rafting Accident

FREEMON COUNTY, Co. – A Hutchinson man died Friday after a raft he was riding in reportedly flipped in the area of Sunshine Falls on the Arkansas River. According to Fremon County Coroner Randy Keller, 47-year-old Dustin Harker died on the scene. County Undersheriff Derek... Read More.

Kansas Man Drowns in Kayak-Related Accident at Kanopolis State Lake

ELLSWORTH COUNTY, Kan. – Authorities are investigating the drowning of a Kansas man Sunday at Kanopolis State Lake. According to the Ellsworth County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of a potential kayak-related drowning Sunday just before 6:30 p.m. Ellsworth County Sheriff Murray Marston... Read More.

Jayhawk Christian Braun Wins NBA Title

By: The University of Kansas Athletics   DENVER, Colo. (kuathletics.com) - Former Kansas guard Christian Braun became the 15th Jayhawk to win an NBA title when the Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat 94-89 on Monday night to win the 2023 NBA Finals, 4-1. A rookie in... Read More.

Kansas Officials: Medicaid Recipients Losing Coverage

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) — About 70% of Kansas Medicaid recipients who’ve had their eligibility reviewed since April have lost their coverage. The Kansas News Service reports that this spring, Kansas had one of the highest rates of taking people off Medicaid rolls. Most of the... Read More.

The Next Reno County Childcare Orientation Class is July 6th

Reno County, Kan. – The Reno County Health Department will be offering an orientation class for those interested in becoming a childcare provider. The class will be held at the Reno County Health Department back conference room on July 6th, 2023, from 2:00 pm... Read More.