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Two Men and a Dog Rescued from Cheney Lake After Boat Capsizes

Saturday, January 28

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – Two men and a dog were rescued early Saturday morning after the boat they were in capsized on Cheney Lake. According to Reno County Emergency Management Director Adam Weishaar, Fire District 9 was called out just after 6 a.m. after one... Read More.

Ellinwood Holds off Lyons to Remain Undefeated

Saturday, January 28

By Brad Hallier LYONS, Kan. - The Lyons boys have developed a reputation as a giant killer, and the Lions tried to add another big upset under their belts Friday but fell short of handing Ellinwood its first loss, as the Eagles pulled out a... Read More.

Sacred Heart boys take control in second half to complete sweep of Trinity Catholic

Saturday, January 28

By Brad Hallier HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Trinity Catholic boys got off to a strong start Friday, leading Salina Sacred Heart at halftime, but behind Mike Matteucci's 15 points, the Knights came back and posted a 51-30 win. The Celtics' good first half was aided by... Read More.

Bullpup Girls Fall in Semifinals of Mid America Classic to St. James Academy, 56-48

Saturday, January 28

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio MCPHERSON, Kan. - The (10-2) McPherson High Girls Basketball team suffered their first home loss of the season on Friday, when they fell to the (8-4) St. James Academy Thunder 56-48, in the semifinals of the 28th Annual Mid... Read More.

Hesston Girls Use Strong Start in Beating Buhler

Friday, January 27

By Brad Hallier HESSTON, Kan. - The Buhler girls showed some fight on Friday, falling behind 17 points after one quarter but later closing to 10 points in a 54-43 loss to Hesston. Kendal Brueggen was the catalyst early for the Swatehrs, scoring 13 of her... Read More.

Warriors Take Down #21 Southwestern College

Friday, January 27

Sterling, Kan. - Sterling College is starting to play its best ball, and they are doing it at the right time. As they try to gain some national attention and help build the strength of play in the KCAC, Sterling is working one play... Read More.

Salvation Army Campaign Close to Reaching Goal

Friday, January 27

HUTCHISON, Kan. – “We find ourselves at the home stretch after two months of kettles and raising $75,065 which was a huge victory”, said Major James. However, The Salvation Army of Reno County finds itself slightly shy of its Christmas 2022 fundraising goal. Overall, the... Read More.

Wiley Elementary Welcomes Area Educators for Community Coaching Day

Friday, January 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Wiley Elementary hosted over 40 educators from area districts on Thursday, January 26, 2023, for collaborative learning over the Leader In Me curriculum. Leader in Me is an evidence-based, comprehensive model that builds leadership and life skills in students, creates a high-trust school... Read More.

Rice County Extension to Host Winter Cow–Calf Nutrition Program

Friday, January 27

LYONS, Kan. - The Cottonwood Extension District and Rice County Extension will be hosting a Winter Cow–Calf Nutrition Program on January 31st in Lyons, KS. The program will focus on developing and maintaining proper beef cow nutrition programs coming out of a drought and... Read More.

MMS 7/8 Grade Boys Basketball A-Team’s Defeat Salina Lakewood Thursday

Friday, January 27

The McPherson Middle School Basketball teams took on Salina Lakewood for the second time in less than two weeks on Thursday, as both 7th and 8th grade A-Team’s were able to move to 3-1 on the season, while the B-Team’s suffered narrow losses to... Read More.

Thompson and Wilson Land Pins for MHS Boys and Girls Wrestlers in Senior Night Dual with Augusta

Friday, January 27

McPHERSON, Kan. - In a jam-packed Mac High auxiliary gym, the Bullpup Boys and Girls Wrestlers celebrated Senior Night, as they hosted a dual against the Augusta Orioles. The Girls defeated Augusta 36-18, as Hunter Wilson recorded a pinfall win for the Bullpup Girls, while... Read More.

Buhler Bowlers Continue Unbeaten Start, Sweep Andale at The Alley

Friday, January 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Buhler girls and boys bowling extended its season-opening unbeaten streak to four, sweeping Andale Thursday at The Alley in Hutchinson. Buhler was dominant on the girls’ side, winning 2191 (2960) to 1398 (1810), and claiming all top six finishing spots individually. Teigan... Read More.