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Kansas Baseball Ready to Host First Ever Lawrence Regional

Friday, May 29

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas Baseball will host a regional at Hoglund Ballpark this week for the first time ever. Kansas will face Northeastern in the first game of the regional on Friday at 12 p.m. CT on ESPN+. "It's four unbelievable teams that have all played... Read More.

Haven, Jefferson West Tie for 3rd Place at 3A State Softball When Rain Forces Cancelation

Friday, May 29

The Kansas Class 3A state softball tournament third-place game between No. 2-seed Haven and No. 5 Jefferson West was canceled Thursday because of rain and will not be made up. Haven (28-3) and Jefferson West (22-7) officially tied for third place. The game started but then... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Thursday State Baseball & Softball Scoreboard-5/28/26

Thursday, May 28

4A State Baseball @ Tointon Family Stadium, Manhattan Semifinals (1) Mulvane 5, (4) McPherson 4 (7) Topeka-Hayden 2, (6) Paola 1 3A State Baseball @ Tointon Family Stadium, Manhattan 3rd Place Game (3) Burlington 13, (4) Russell/Victoria 6 2-1A State Baseball @ Tointon Family Stadium, Manhattan 3rd Place Game (4) Rossville 11, (3) Frankfort... Read More.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Invests in Great Bend’s Future Through Renovation and Hospitality Excellence

Thursday, May 28

GREAT BEND, KS — Continued investment in local hospitality and visitor experiences is helping strengthen Great Bend’s momentum as a regional destination, and one longtime local business is marking a major milestone along the way. The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce recently joined Holiday Inn Express &... Read More.

Lyons Mayor Presents Community Impact awards

Thursday, May 28

At Monday's Lyons City Council meeting a number of Community Impact Awards were presented by Mayor Alicia Hommon, the first of what she would like to present on a regular basis. A Capital Improvement Award was presented to Briseno Construction for work on their laundromat,... Read More.

Bullpup Baseball Falls in State Semifinal, Will Play for Third Place Friday

Thursday, May 28

MANHATTAN, Kan. - A rain-delayed State Semifinal game at Tointon Family Stadium in Manhattan for McPherson High School Baseball saw them fall in walk-off fashion to Mulvane, 5-4. BOX SCORE The game started one hour and six minutes later than originally anticipated due to... Read More.

Identifications Co. Expands Downtown Presence with New Barton Cougar Corner

Thursday, May 28

GREAT BEND, KS — A longtime local business is continuing to invest in downtown Great Bend while strengthening community partnerships through the launch of the new Barton Cougar Corner inside Identifications Co.’s downtown retail location. Identifications Co. celebrated the opening with a community ribbon cutting hosted... Read More.

Cosmosphere to Host Watch Party for the Artemis III Crew Announcement

Thursday, May 28

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere has announced their next watch party regarding the Artemis program. With the upcoming Artemis III mission launch in 2027, NASA has planned an Artemis III Crew Announcement and the Cosmosphere is excited to host a watch party to stay... Read More.

Rain Washes Out Kansas State Fairgrounds Races Again

Thursday, May 28

For the second weekend in a row, races at the Kansas State Fairgrounds track have been canceled because of rain. “With the recent massive rainfall over the last 24 hours, and more rain expected today (Friday) and tomorrow (Saturday), the American Sprint Car Series and... Read More.

Torrential Weather Postpones ASCS Stop at Salt City Speedway

Thursday, May 28

HUTCHINSON, KS (May 28, 2026) — With heavy rainfall drenching the grounds at Salt City Speedway throughout the week, in addition to more rain expected today and tomorrow, American Sprint Car Series and track officials have decided to postpone Saturday’s clash between the National Tour and ASCS... Read More.

Sunflower Foundation Awards Trail Grants for Dickinson, McPherson County Projects

Thursday, May 28

Sunflower Foundation has awarded $355,000 in grant funds to 25 communities in support of efforts across Kansas to plan new public-access trails, optimize and enhance existing ones, and elevate established rail trails into lasting community assets. Through its Paving the Way – From Blazing... Read More.

Sunflower Foundation Announces Area Grant Awards for Public-Access Trail Projects

Thursday, May 28

Sunflower Foundation has awarded $355,000 in grant funds to 25 communities in support of efforts across Kansas to plan new public-access trails, optimize and enhance existing ones, and elevate established rail trails into lasting community assets. Through its Paving the Way – From Blazing... Read More.