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McPherson Meals on Wheels Director Announces Retirement

Wednesday, February 18

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Meals on Wheels announced Tuesday Connie Grennan, who has directed the program for the past 25 years, will be retiring April 30th. During Grennan's tenure the program has grown from feeding 40 people a day to around 80 people a day,... Read More.

Area Wrestlers Ranked by KWCA in Latest Poll

Wednesday, February 18

Several area wrestlers are ranked by the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association in its latest poll released on Tuesday. The Hutchinson Salthawk boys wrestling team is ranked fourth in Class 5A. Hutchinson wrestlers ranked in Class 5A boys are sophomore Dion Brown, 106 pounds; junior Cruz Cannon,... Read More.

Little River JV Boys Basketball Team Captures 2nd Straight Lyons JV Tournament

Wednesday, February 18

The Little River High School junior varsity boys basketball team captured the Lyons JV Tournament for the second straight year. The Redskins defeated Smoky Valley Monday night 46-29 in the championship game. The Lyons JV boys beat Hutchinson Trinity 42-35 in the third-place game, Central Plains... Read More.

Lyons Hires Liberal DC Wyatt Seidl as Football Coach

Wednesday, February 18

Lyons High School has hired Wyatt Seidl as its new head football coach. Seidl comes to Lyons after previously serving at Liberal High School as the defensive coordinator in a successful program turn-around. Under Seidl’s guidance, the Liberal powerlifting team was able to produce many school... Read More.

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: John Tietjens, Little River

Wednesday, February 18

“A winning attitude.” That’s how one Kansan describes the attitude in his community, which is fitting for a town with the No. 1 ranked high school girls basketball team in the state. But this goes beyond athletics: He was describing the spirit that has enabled this... Read More.

Moundridge Boys Rally to Upset Hesston, Wildcat Girls Topple Swathers

Wednesday, February 18

The Moundridge boys basketball team rallied from a 40-35 third-quarter deficit to upset the Hesston Swathers 50-49 Monday night at the Hesston High School gymnasium. Moundridge outscored Hesston 15-9 in the fourth quarter. Hesston led at halftime 27-25. Heath Churchill led Moundridge with 17 points and... Read More.

No. 1 Little River Boys, Girls Sweep Inman

Wednesday, February 18

Little River’s boys and girls basketball teams, both ranked No. 1 in Class 1A Division I, swept Inman Tuesday at the Little River High School gymnasium. The Little River boys scored 14 points in each of the first three quarter and 13 in the fourth... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Kristopher Monroe, Nickerson Boys Wrestling

Wednesday, February 18

NICKERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Nickerson High School senior Kristopher Monroe as this week’s Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College. The week – Monroe continued his strong season by winning the 165-pound division at the Central Kansas... Read More.

Larned Girls, Haven Boys Victorious at Larned

Wednesday, February 18

The Larned girls basketball team and the Haven boys triumphed in Central Kansas League play Tuesday night at the Larned High School gymnasium. The Larned girls won 50-26 and the Haven boys won 54-25. In the varsity girls game, Larned jumped out to a 16-7 lead... Read More.

Buhler Boys Edge Mulvane; Crusader Girls Fall in Hard-Fought Matchup

Wednesday, February 18

The Buhler High School boys basketball team fought off Mulvane 61-57 Tuesday night at the Jim Baker Fieldhouse in Buhler. The Buhler boys led 16-14 after one quarter, 26-25 at halftime and 44-42 after three quarters. Buhler’s Luke Holmberg scored 17 points and Isaiah Heredia added... Read More.

K-State Handles Baylor in Driscoll’s Debut

Wednesday, February 18

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Junior P.J. Haggerty and senior Nate Johnson became the first Wildcat duo to each record a 30-point game since 2008, as Kansas State led from start to finish in a 90-74 win in interim coach Read More.

HutchCC Joins Kansas Air National Guard Partnership to Strengthen Cybersecurity Workforce

Wednesday, February 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Community College is proud to join fellow Kansas community colleges and the Kansas Air National Guard (KSANG) in a new collaborative effort aimed at strengthening the state and nation’s cybersecurity workforce. Recently highlighted by U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, the partnership creates... Read More.