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Five Thoughts on Area 3A and 2A Substates

Friday, February 24

By Brad Hallier HUTCHINSON, Kan. - One of the most coveted state-tournament berths usually goes to area Class 3A schools. Why? Their proximity to Hutchinson’s Sports Arena, home of the 3A state tournament. Need proof? Look at the crowd size Hesston brought last year to the... Read More.

Bullpups Conclude the Regular Season Unblemished in AVCTL Div. III Following Wins at Mulvane

Friday, February 24

By Grant Barrett Ad Astra Radio MULVANE, Kan. - The Bullpup Basketball teams were able to conclude the regular season undefeated against their AVCTL Div. III opponents on Thursday, as they traveled to take on the Mulvane Wildcats. McPherson Girls 55 Mulvane 25 Mulvane would go toe-to-toe... Read More.

Regional Bowling: Buhler Buhler Boys are Regional Champs Again, Girls Qualify for State Too

Friday, February 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Buhler girls and boys bowling teams are both headed to State after hosting a successful Regional on Wednesday at The Alley in Hutchinson. The boys won a second consecutive Regional title, coming back from an early deficit to edge out second-place... Read More.

Shockers Can’t Keep Pace with Memphis

Friday, February 24

By Wichita State University Athletics WICHITA, Kan. (goshockers.com) - James Rojas' torrid start and Jaron Pierre Jr.'s second-half binge weren't to get Wichita State over the hump in an 83-78 loss to Memphis Thursday evening at Charles Koch Arena. Neither side led by... Read More.

Public Hearing, Community Conversation Dates Set to Discuss Future of Yoder Charter School

Friday, February 24

YODER, Kan. – The future of Yoder Charter School continues to be up for discussion in the Haven USD 312 district. After a recent study of the K-8 school’s cost per student and other data, the Haven USD 313 School Board moved to host a... Read More.

Birthday Party is Friday Afternoon, Celebrate the Otters at the Hutchinson Zoo

Friday, February 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – You’re invited to join the staff at the Hutchinson Zoo on Friday for the Annual Otter Birthday Party. All three otters at the zoo celebrate birthdays in February. From 2 to 4 p.m. Friday afternoon, take part in the celebration which includes... Read More.

Kansas Senate Votes to Block Abortion Medication Prescriptions via Telemedicine

Friday, February 24

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Senate voted Thursday to prohibit use of telemedicine services to prescribe medications for inducing abortions and to forbid watering down the mandate during any disaster emergency declared by the state’s governor. The bill, which passed with... Read More.

Kansas House and Seante both Pass Legislation Targeting Fairness in Women’s Sports

Friday, February 24

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas House passed parental rights legislation and a controversial transgender student athlete sports bill following months of debate and pushback from public education officials and advocates. The transgender student athlete bill has been debated for the... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Responds to Late Thursday Fire at Ulta Beauty Store, Minor Damage Reported

Friday, February 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Fire Department (HFD) responded late Thursday evening to a commercial fire alarm at the Ulta Beauty store. When crews arrived on the scene around 9:30 p.m., there was no smoke showing from the outside. They made entry into the building... Read More.

Sen. Moran: These Federal Bills are Improving the Lives of Kansas Veterans

Friday, February 24

By Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) WASHINGTON - This Congress, I will continue serving veterans as the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Traveling across our state, I have had the opportunity to hear from thousands of Kansas veterans, their families and caregivers,... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation To Host Eighth Annual Match Event

Friday, February 24

MCPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson County Community Foundation’s (MCCF) annual matching event enters its ninth year of helping build the endowments of local partnering non-profits. Match Week, formally known as Match Day, will take place during the week of Mar. 6-10. A total of... Read More.

Kansas Wheat Commission to Host Upcoming Wheat Rx Schools in McPherson and Russell

Friday, February 24

By Julia Debes, Kansas Wheat MCPHERSON, Kan. – Two Wheat Rx Schools in early March will share the latest research recommendations for intensive wheat management, the value of wheat as part of crop rotations and cover cropping as well as provide updates on wheat breeding... Read More.