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Bullpups Open the Season Shutting out Salina Central, Led by Simmelink’s Hat-Trick

Wednesday, March 22

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio SALINA, Kan. - The McPherson High Girls Soccer team opened the spring season on Tuesday, with a dominant performance against the Salina Central Mustangs, winning 9-0. Freshman Addison Shaft was given an early opportunity, and was in the right place... Read More.

Dragons Rally to Win Oakwood Intercollegiate

Wednesday, March 22

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information ENID, Oklahoma – The No. 1-ranked Hutchinson Community College men's golf team shot a team tournament-low round of 5-over 289 on Tuesday and came back from a small opening-round deficit to win the Oakwood Intercollegiate at the Par-71 Oakwood Country... Read More.

Gilbert’s Solid Pitching Fuels Bulldogs to Win Over Tabor

Wednesday, March 22

By McPherson College Athletics McPHERSON, Kan. - Darby Gilbert struck out a career-high 12 batters in just five innings to help lift McPherson College to an 11-5 victory over (RV) Tabor College at Bulldog Park. With the win, the Bulldogs have won four in... Read More.

IdeaTek is Expanding Gigabit Fiber internet to More Hutchinson Residents

Tuesday, March 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Thanks to an overwhelming response from residents, IdeaTek is expanding its popular ultra-fast fiber internet to more Hutchinson residential areas and businesses. This expansion will give thousands more households access to gigabit speeds at affordable prices. IdeaTek has long been dedicated to... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Announces the Launch of Hutch Housing Infrastructure Grant Program

Tuesday, March 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The City of Hutchinson’s Housing Infrastructure Grant Program is intended to respond to the negative impacts on housing as a result of the Covid-19 Pandemic. These grants will fund innovative and effective projects designed to address the housing needs of the... Read More.

Read All About It: A Busy Spring Season is Here for Buhler Athletics

Tuesday, March 21

BUHLER, Kan. – The spring sports season begins this week, an action-packed two months that finish at the massive All Classes Track and Field State Championship May 26-27 in Wichita. Soccer Looks to Build on Success A magical late-season run last spring propelled the Lady Crusaders... Read More.

Coronado Quivira Museum to Host “The Civil War in Kansas”

Tuesday, March 21

LYONS, Kan. – The Rice County Historical Society/Coronado Quivira Museum in Lyons, Kansas will host “The Civil War in Kansas,” a presentation and discussion by Will Haynes on Sunday, March 26 at 1:30 p.m. at the Coronado Quivira Museum, 105 West Lyon, Lyons, Kansas.... Read More.

Lyons City Council Discusses Increasing Allowable Days to Set Off Fireworks

Tuesday, March 21

By Lucky Kidd, Ad Astra Radio LYONS, Kan. – Initial indications from an online survey indicate Lyons residents would overwhelmingly back increasing the number of days fireworks can be set off. Results shared with the Lyons City Council Monday night indicated of the 211 people... Read More.

Shop Kansas Farms rolls out new website in celebration of Ag Day

Tuesday, March 21

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Shop Kansas Farms (SKF) rolled out a new website today in celebration of National Agriculture Day. The website, www.shopkansasfarms.com, features a searchable map so consumers can find food items from farmers near them. “Shop Kansas Farms is a trusted... Read More.

Be Alert: Road Construction on I-135 Near Moundridge

Tuesday, March 21

MCPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. – On Monday, March 27, the Kansas Department of Transportation will begin work to replace the pavement on I-135 in McPherson County near Moundridge. During construction, median crossovers will be used, and traffic will run head-to-head during pavement replacement at a reduced... Read More.

Report: Half of Kansas Rural Hospitals At Risk of Closing

Tuesday, March 21

WICHITA, Kan. (KNS/KMUW) - A new report finds more than half of rural hospitals in Kansas are at risk of closing. That could force residents to travel farther during medical emergencies. Kansas has seen nine rural hospitals close since 2005. But the report, from the Center... Read More.

Jayhawks Take Down Tigers in Postseason Border Showdown

Tuesday, March 21

By KUAthletics.com LAWRENCE, Kan. – The Kansas Jayhawks led wire-to-wire Monday night at Allen Fieldhouse and throttled Missouri 75-47 in the second round of the WNIT. The Jayhawks, who led by at least 14 points the entire second half, saw all five starters score in double figures.... Read More.