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Kansas Releases March Jobs Numbers

Monday, April 24

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The state of Kansas has released its latest labor market report. The report for March shows a seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate of 2.9%, which remains unchanged from February. The department says the state’s seasonally-adjusted total non-farm jobs have increased by 37,000 over... Read More.

Kansas Governor Vetoes Flat Tax Plan, Proposes One-time $800M Rebate

Monday, April 24

By Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Gov. Laura Kelly said Monday she was vetoing a flat tax package that predominantly favors the most wealthy Kansans and proposing instead a one-time rebate of $450 per taxpayer. The GOP-dominated Legislature passed a plan in... Read More.

State and Local Leaders Gather Discuss Education

Monday, April 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - State and local elected officials gathered to discuss education with school leaders at a collaborative luncheon on Friday, April 21, 2023. The event was hosted by USD 308 at their Hutchinson Career & Technical Education Academy. In partnership with the Hutchinson chapter... Read More.

Lady Pups Fall to Bishop Miege in Second Half Surge

Monday, April 24

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio KANSAS CITY, Kan. - The McPherson High Girls Soccer team challenged themselves on Saturday, taking the trip to Kansas City, to face one of the top teams in Class 4A, the Bishop Miege Stags, a team who’s won the... Read More.

Swedes Compete in Tabor Invite

Monday, April 24

By: Bethany College Athletics HILLSBORO, Kan. (bethanyswedes.com) - The Bethany College Swedes competed at the Tabor College Invite in Hillsboro, Kansas. While still battling cooler conditions and wind, the Swedes came away with 27 personal bests, 10 event finalists, 6 top-3 finishes, 5 event champions and... Read More.

McPherson Area Swimmers Bring Home 1st in Salina South Meet

Monday, April 24

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio SALINA, Kan. - After finishing within the top three at every meet this season, the McPherson Girls were able to bring home gold for the first time on Friday, as they competed against ten other schools in a meet... Read More.

Blue Dragon Men Capture 6 Event Titles at Tabor Invite

Monday, April 24

Hutchinson CC Sports Information HILLSBORO, Kan. (bluedragonsports.com) – The Hutchinson Community College men's track and field team won five individual events and one relay while posting 15 Top 3 finishes on Saturday at the Tabor College Invitational at Wiens Stadium. Ezekiel Seamster and Sharim Hamilton were double-event... Read More.

Bulldogs Sweep Southwestern with Two Extra Inning Wins

Monday, April 24

By: McPherson College Athletics WINFIELD, Kan. (macbulldogs.com) — Extra innings were needed in both games Saturday (Apr. 22), and both times the McPherson College Bulldogs exploded offensively to complete the sweep of the Southwestern College Moundbuilders in Winfield, Kan. Down to their last out in the... Read More.

Kansas Governor Signs Bipartisan Water Funding Plan

Friday, April 21

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has signed into law a bipartisan funding plan to preserve water. The plan helps address a growing water crisis in the western part of the state. The new Kansas law adds $35 million this year for state... Read More.

Kansas Revenue Forecast Expects Surplus to Grow to $3 billion, Pending Tax Cuts

Friday, April 21

By Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Budget analysts and economists expect cooling inflation and modest growth to push state revenues slightly higher than expected over the next couple of years, preserving a surplus cushion of billions of dollars. The projection is expected to shape... Read More.

Bullpup Tennis Claims Third in Thursday’s Maize Invitational, Highlighted by Archer’s 1st Place Finish

Friday, April 21

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio MAIZE, Kan. - Three out of the four McPherson entries reached the semifinals of the Maize Invitational on Thursday, as they competed against seven other teams where they finished third overall. “Much better day to play tennis.” noted McPherson Head... Read More.

Summer Camp Opportunities Available Through the Hutchinson Zoo

Thursday, April 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Looking for a great outdoor learning opportunity for your kids this summer? Sign them up for the Hutchinson Zoo’s summer camp program. This summer the zoo is transforming your kids into Ecosystem Explorers. Campers will explore a different ecosystem every day of... Read More.