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Buhler’s Isaiah Heredia Ties for 29th at 4A State Tournament

Wednesday, May 27

Buhler High School’s Isaiah Heredia tied for 29th place at the Kansas Class 4A boys state golf tournament, which took place Tuesday and Wednesday at Hesston Golf Course. Heredia posted a two-day score of 160 (77-83). He was the only Buhler golfer to make the... Read More.

Hesston Golfers 2nd at Class 3A Boys State Tournament

Wednesday, May 27

The Hesston Swathers boys golf team placed second with a 617 score at the Kansas Class 3A state tournament, held Tuesday and Wednesday at Topeka’s Lake Shawnee Golf Course. Wichita Collegiate won the 3A boys state title with a 606 score, led by first-place medalist... Read More.

Haven Wildcat Softball Team Falls to Silver Lake in Class 3A State Semifinals

Wednesday, May 27

The Haven High School softball team lost to Silver Lake 12-6 in the semifinals of the Kansas Class 3A state tournament Wednesday afternoon at Arrocha Stadium-Rock Chalk Park on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence. Southeast of Saline rallied for a 2-1 victory Wednesday... Read More.

Trinity Catholic Golf Takes 3rd at 2A State

Wednesday, May 27

WINFIELD, Kan. – The Trinity Catholic boys golf team put together a great two-day showing at the KSHSAA 2A State Golf Championships at Quail Ridge Golf Course. When the dust settled, they ended up with the 3rd Place trophy. Full Results Three Celtic golfers finished... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Wednesday State Baseball & Softball Scoreboard-5/27/26

Wednesday, May 27

3A State Baseball @ Tointon Family Stadium, Manhattan Semifinals (8) Silver Lake 2, (4) Russell/Victoria 1 (7) Girard 2, (3) Burlington 1 2-1A State Baseball @ Tointon Family Stadium, Manhattan Semifinals (1) TMP-Marian 6, (4) Rossville 2 (7) St. Mary's Colgan 4, (3) Frankfort 3 4A State Softball @ Arrocha Ballpark, Lawrence Semifinals (1) Fort... Read More.

Former Moundridge Principal, Haven Superintendent, to Serve as Moundridge Interim Superintendent

Wednesday, May 27

Clark Wedel has been selected by the Moundridge USD 423 Board of Education to serve as interim superintendent. Wedel assumes this two-year interim role July 1st as Cody Rierson, who has been USD 423 superintendent for the past years, leaves to take the superintendent... Read More.

USDA Undersecretary Visits Kansas, Discusses Food for Peace and Other Programs

Wednesday, May 27

U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) helped welcome Luke J. Lindberg, USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01), and U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) to the Kansas Wheat Innovation Center on May 27 for a roundtable discussion with agricultural... Read More.

Hillsboro City Clerk Named New City Administrator

Wednesday, May 27

Danielle Bartel has been named the new City Administrator for Hillsboro. Bartel, currently Hillsboro's City Clerk, will begin her new duties July 1st as the permanent successor to Matt Stiles, who left earlier this year to become Saline County Administrator. In a... Read More.

U.S. 54 Reconstruction Project to Start June 1 in Iola

Wednesday, May 27

Work will begin the week of June 1 to reconstruct U.S. 54 through the heart of Iola in Allen County, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. The scope of the work includes: Reconstructing Madison Avenue (U.S. 54) and its sidewalks from near State Street... Read More.

Newton City Commission Approves Incentives for Barkman Honey Expansion

Wednesday, May 27

Newton City Commissioners have approved a tax rebate economic development grant for Barkman Honey for an expansion project at its processing and manufacturing facility in Newton. The Hillsboro-based company is the largest honey packer in the United States, also operating facilities in Florida, New... Read More.

Three Warriors Compete at 2026 NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championships

Wednesday, May 27

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Sterling College track and field finished off the season at the 2026 NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championship on Wednesday through Friday, May 20-22. Despite the cloudy weather and rainy conditions, the Warriors had two athletes finish in the top 15... Read More.

Seidel earns CSC Academic All-District selection

Wednesday, May 27

The 2025-26 Academic All-District® Softball teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. The CSC Academic All-America® program separately recognizes softball honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA... Read More.