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Blue Dragons Stun No. 4 Raiders to Advance to NJCAA Quarters

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Blue Dragons Stun No. 4 Raiders to Advance to NJCAA Quarters

LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana – The No. 13-seeded Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team dethroned the defending NJCAA national champions on Thursday to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2026 NJCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship. The Blue Dragons used another tremendous defensive effort to stun... Read More.

Jeremy Unruh Named City of Hutchinson Fire Chief 

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – [March 27, 2026]- The City of Hutchinson has appointed Jeremy Unruh as Fire Chief for the Hutchinson Fire Department. A 27-year veteran of the Hutchinson Fire Department and a second-generation firefighter, Unruh steps into the role with deep experience, strong leadership, and... Read More.

Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation Seeks Nominations for Wall of Honor

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation (KFF) is now accepting nominations for its prestigious Wall of Honor, an annual recognition established in 2005 to celebrate individuals, businesses, and organizations that have made — or continue to make — a significant difference in the Kansas... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Thursday High School Scoreboard Iola-3/26/26

Baseball Marmaton Valley 7, Jayhawk-Linn 6 Marmaton Valley 13, Jayhawk-Linn 10   Anderson County 9, Baldwin 7 Anderson County 18, Baldwin 0 (4 innings)   Crest 19, Pleasanton 2 (3 innings) Crest 12, Pleasanton 11   Uniontown 12, Yates Center 2 (6 innings) Uniontown 17, Yates Center 3 (4 innings)   Girard 15, Chanute 4 (5 innings)   Oswego... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Thursday High School Scoreboard McPherson-3/26/26

Baseball McPherson 9, Augusta 0 Augusta 13, McPherson 7   Halstead 14, Sedgwick 11 Softball McPherson 8, Augusta 0 McPherson 26, Augusta 10   Smoky Valley 20, Ell-Saline 5 (3 innings) Smoky Valley 14, Ell-Saline 10   Inman 13, Hillsboro 0 (6 innings) Inman 17, Hillsboro 1 (5 innings)   Derby 15, Newton 14 Derby 11, Newton 1 (5 innings) Girls... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Thursday High School Scoreboard Hutchinson-3/26/26

Baseball Buhler 11, Winfield 4 Buhler 16, Winfield 0 (5 innings)   Andale/Garden Plain 13, Wellington 0 (5 innings) Andale/Garden Plain 6, Wellington 5   Halstead 14, Sedgwick 11   Kingman/Norwich 9, Southeast of Saline 8 Softball Buhler 15, Winfield 3 Buhler 14, Winfield 8   Andale/Garden Plain 22, Wellington 17 Andale/Garden Plain 22, Wellington 2 (5 innings)   Inman 13,... Read More.

Hutchinson Community Foundation Awards More Than $196K in Grants

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation awarded Fund for Reno County grants totaling $196,151 to 26   nonprofit organizations in its first impact cycle this spring. Established in 1990, the Fund for Reno County Endowment serves as a permanent resource for the changing needs of... Read More.

U.S. Wheat Building Baking Legacies in South Korea

For the audio version, visit kswheat.com A U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) board team of five wheat farmers, including Kansas producer Chris Tanner, traveled to South Korea and Taiwan in March to better understand how U.S. wheat performs in key export markets. Representing multiple state... Read More.

MCCF Presents Canton, Galva and McPherson ‘Dream’ Grants

This week, McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) spent time in Canton, Galva, and McPherson as part of its community celebrations. At each event, foundation staff connected with residents, shared more about the foundation’s impact, and enjoyed snacks from local caterers. During the celebrations, MCCF presented... Read More.

Special Education Teacher Meghan Mai Named March Classroom Hero

McPHERSON, Kan. — Washington Elementary School 4th & 5th Grade Special Education teacher Meghan Mai strives to create a safe place for her students to build confidence and feel successful.  Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Ms. Mai as this month’s recipient of the... Read More.

Blue Dragons Roll by Tigers in KJCCC Sweep

Hutchinson CC Sports Information GOODLAND – Freshman Riley Dreher combined for seven total hits and the Blue Dragon pitching staff combined to throw back-to-back shutouts as the Hutchinson Community College softball team rolled to a conference doubleheader sweep of Fort Hays Tech Northwest on Wednesday. The Blue... Read More.

Blue Dragons to Meet NW Florida State in NJCAA 2nd Round

Hutchinson CC Sports Information LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana - Needing and getting a big-time second-half comeback in the opening round, the No. 13- ranked and No. 13-seeded Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team will meet a familiar opponent in the second round of the 2026 NJCAA... Read More.