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28th Annual Mid America Classic Girls Basketball Tournament Bracket Announced

Wednesday, January 18

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio McPHERSON, Kan. - The bracket has been set for the 28th Annual Mid America Classic Girls Basketball Tournament that is set to take place January 26-28. The Bullpups will be in search of their 13th MAC Tournament Title, having made... Read More.

MMS 8th Graders Open Season with Win, 7th Graders Fall to Salina Lakewood

Wednesday, January 18

The McPherson Middle School 7th and 8th Grade Boys began their basketball season on Tuesday, as they took on Salina Lakewood. In the 8th Grade A-Team Game, the Pups would defeat Salina Lakewood 33-24. Head Coach Tyler Brown said, “It was nice to be able to... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Sports: Jan. 17 High School Basketball Scoreboard

Wednesday, January 18

Below are the high school basketball scores from Tuesday, January 18, 2022: GIRLS BASKETBALL Baldwin 69, Pleasant Hill, Mo. 34 Basehor-Linwood 54, Topeka West 34 Bennington 58, Solomon 16 Christ Preparatory Academy 59, KC Wyandotte 39 Clearwater 31, Mulvane 28 Derby 57, Hutchinson 23 El Dorado 32, Augusta 28 Goddard-Eisenhower 62, Wichita Campus... Read More.

Bullpup Girls Make it 8 In-A-Row, Defeating Andale 41-29 in a Top 10 Battle in 4A

Wednesday, January 18

By Grant Barrett Ad Astra Radio ANDALE, Kan. - With the McPherson High Boys preparing for the 59th Annual McPherson Invitational Tournament on Thursday, the No. 2 (8-1) Bullpup Girls traveled to Andale on Tuesday, to take on the No. 6 (7-1) Indians in a... Read More.

IdeaTek is Bringing Gigabit Fiber Internet to Colwich

Tuesday, January 17

BUHLER, Kan. - IdeaTek has expanded its fiber footprint into Colwich, giving businesses and households access to gigabit speeds at affordable prices. The expansion furthers the company’s mission of providing Internet Freedom to Kansas communities, said Daniel Friesen, IdeaTek’s Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer. “We... Read More.

Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center Graduates 303rd Basic Training Class

Tuesday, January 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Twenty-two new law enforcement officers graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) on January 13, 2023 in a ceremony held in KLETC’s Integrity Auditorium. Commencement speaker for the ceremony, United States Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., congratulated the graduates and expressed... Read More.

Hutchinson Man’s Arrest Connected to Fentanyl-related Fatality

Tuesday, January 17

By Lucky Kidd, Ad Astra Radio HUTCHINSON, Kan. - A Hutchinson man has been arrested in connection to a fentanyl-related fatality. Hutchinson Police Special Operations Division Lieutenant Jake Graber said Harry Ocon was taken into custody Tuesday morning on a probable cause warrant stemming from an... Read More.

Victims of Fatal Fire in Arlington Identified

Tuesday, January 17

By Lucky Kidd, Ad Astra Radio ARLINGTON, Kan. - Two people who died in a Saturday night fire in Arlington have been identified. 75-year-old John Schaffter and 74-year-old Sally Schaffter were unable to escape a fire at their home in the 200 block of North... Read More.

McPherson Park and Tree Boards to be Combined

Tuesday, January 17

By Lucky Kidd, Ad Astra Radio MCPHERSON, Kan. - An new ordinance that combines the McPherson Park and Tree Boards was adopted by the McPherson City Commission Tuesday. Commissioners asked City Attorney Jeff Houston to research whether the two boards could be combined, and he indicated... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Selects New Members for Open Seats

Tuesday, January 17

By Lucky Kidd, Ad Astra Radio HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Following a lengthy discussion, the Hutchinson City Council Tuesday morning selected Stuart Conklin and Stacy Goss to fill the two positions opening up on the Council. Conklin, a partner in Conklin Cars who during his 42-plus year... Read More.

MHS Boys and Girls Wrestlers Conclude Challenging 3-Day Stretch

Tuesday, January 17

NEWTON, Kan. - It was a busy weekend for the McPherson High Wrestlers, as Head Coach Mike Davison and his staff have balanced a busy schedule of duals and tournaments. Both boys and girls varsity teams competed in the highly competitive Tournament of Champions.... Read More.

Schultz and Jackson Earn KCAC Women’s Basketball Weekly Honors

Tuesday, January 17

By KCAC Sports WICHITA, Kan. - Karsen Schultz of No. 22 Sterling College and Taylor Jackson of Friends University have earned the KCAC Women's Basketball Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week honors, respectively, the conference office announced Monday. The two student-athletes were selected for... Read More.