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Five Storylines to Watch at Boys State Basketball

Sunday, March 5

By Brad Hallier HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Ad Astra Radio area will be well represented at the state basketball tournaments this week, as seven schools qualified across six different state tournaments. Here are five storylines, and there are some good ones, to watch for. An enticing semifinal... Read More.

McPherson Boys STATE BOUND, Defeating Andale 49-37

Friday, March 3

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio McPHERSON, Kan. - Andale and McPherson finished second and third in the Class 4A State Tournament a season ago, and Friday night, they met for the second time this season, with a trip to Salina’s Tony’s Pizza Event Center... Read More.

K-State Ends Regular Season at WVU Saturday

Friday, March 3

By KStateSports.com Complete Release Available Here 2022-23 Season Guide Available Here 2022-23 TV/Radio Speed Chart Available Here GAME 31 11/11 KANSAS STATE (23-7, 11-6 Big 12) at WEST VIRGINIA (17-13, 6-11 Big 12) Saturday, March 4, 2023 >> 1:01 p.m. CT >> WVU Coliseum (14,000) >> Morgantown, W.Va. TELEVISION Big 12 Now... Read More.

No. 3 Kansas to Face No. 9 Texas Saturday in Austin

Friday, March 3

By KUAthletics.com LAWRENCE, Kan. – No. 3 Kansas (25-5, 13-4) concludes its regular season at No. 9 Texas (22-8, 11-6) on Saturday, March 4, at 3 p.m. CT. The game from the Moody Center will be televised on ESPN with Jon Sciambi, Dick Vitale and Kris... Read More.

March is National Reading Month, United Way of Reno County Partners with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to Give the Gift of Reading

Friday, March 3

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – March is designated as National Reading Month, a month to motivate Americans of all ages to read every day. Reading is fun and has many benefits, regardless of your age. It's a key component of education and professional development. The United Way... Read More.

Kansas Lawmakers Discuss Funding Special Ed, Private Schools

Friday, March 3

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas government officials clashed this week over education, with Gov. Laura Kelly promoting the full funding of special education and other politicians emphasizing private schools as a way to educate Kansas youth. “I believe that they built... Read More.

Kansas February Total Tax Collections Exceed Estimates by Nearly $37 Million

Friday, March 3

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that total tax-only collections for February were $549.8 million. That is $36.8 million, or 7.2%, more than the monthly estimate. Those collections were also $47.3 million, or 9.4%, more than in February 2022. “Revenues have exceeded estimates for 30... Read More.

Thursday Evening Fire in Northeast McPherson Possible Arson

Friday, March 3

MCPHERSON, Kan. – The McPherson Fire Department responded Thursday evening to the report of a structure fire in Mustang Communities on the northeast edge of McPherson. That fire is being investigated as a potential arson. McPherson Fire Chief TJ Wyssman told Ad Astra News that... Read More.

Two Individuals Arrested Thursday in Drug Bust Near HMS-7

Friday, March 3

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Two people are in custody following a Thursday afternoon drug bust at an apartment in the 200 block of East Avenue A, across from Hutchinson Middle School 7. Hutchinson Police arrested Wanda Loveless, of Hutchinson, and Austin Alstatt, of Pratt, on requested... Read More.

Nominations Open for Hutchinson High School Wall of Honor

Friday, March 3

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Nominations are now open for the annual Wall of Honor award at Hutchinson High School. A nominee has to be a Hutchinson High School graduate and have graduated at least 10 years prior to the nomination. The nominee must have attained a... Read More.

No. 1 Houston Pulls Away Late

Friday, March 3

By Wichita State University Athletics HOUSTON, Texas (goshockers.com) – Wichita State hung around with No. 1 Houston for more than 30 minutes Thursday evening at the Fertitta Center but eventually succumbed to turnovers, missed free throws and tired legs. Jamal Shead scored a career-high 25 points... Read More.

SC Warrior Men’s Basketball Set to Play in NCCAA National Tournament

Thursday, March 2

STERLING, Kan. - With the Sterling College men's basketball team falling short of the NAIA National Tournament, they have the opportunity to make another postseason run. Sterling has declared to participate in the NCCAA National Tournament and will begin play Monday night in Sterling... Read More.