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Bullpup Boys Swimming Places 3rd in League Meet

Monday, February 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - McPherson High School's Boys Swimming team began the 2026 postseason with the AVCTL Div. 3-4 meet, finishing in third place in Hutchinson on Saturday, Feb. 14. FULL RESULTS According to head coach Matt Cotton, the third-place finish is one of the... Read More.

KDOT Bridge Replacement Project in Rice County Begins This Month

Monday, February 16

RICE COUNTY, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin a bridge replacement project on K-4 over Plum Creek east of Bushton in Rice County on Monday, Feb. 23, conditions permitting. Initial work will consist of constructing a temporary road around the bridge... Read More.

The Cosmosphere to Host Artemis III Engineer Alicia Cianciolo for Presentation

Monday, February 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere will host a special public presentation, Artemis Moon Missions: Returning to Stay, featuring Alicia Cianciolo, Human Landing Systems Engineering Team Lead for NASA’s Artemis III mission. Alicia Cianciolo leads engineering efforts focused on safely returning humans to the lunar surface.... Read More.

Registration Opens March 1 for Walk Kansas

Monday, February 16

Eight-week program encourages people to get out and move MANHATTAN, Kan. — Registration opens March 1 for the 2026 Walk Kansas program, an eight-week initiative offered by Kansas State University Extension designed to help participants build healthier habits through physical activity, nutrition and overall... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber Ribbon Cutting Celebrates New Horizon Services, Inc. Expansion to Great Bend

Monday, February 16

GREAT BEND, Kan. — A Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting was held for new Chamber Member, New Horizon Services, Inc., on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at their newly expanded location at 1909 Lakin Avenue in Great Bend. After five years of serving individuals... Read More.

Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias Live at the Kansas State Fair on September 17, 2026

Monday, February 16

Comedy Icon Brings New Show to the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Comedy superstar Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias returns to the Kansas State Fair with an all-new show, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias Live, on Thursday, September 17, 7:30 PM at the Kansas Star Casino Grandstand. Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias... Read More.

Ellsworth Basketball Teams Take Two from Hoisington

Monday, February 16

The Hoisington High School girls and boys basketball teams were swept by Ellsworth Saturday afternoon at the Hoisington Activities Center. The Ellsworth Bearcat girls won the opener over the Cardinals 52-34, and the Ellsworth boys defeated the Cardinal boys 58-50. Josie Kueser (14), Elyse Haxton (13)... Read More.

Buhler Boys Swim Team Captures AVCTL III/IV Championship

Monday, February 16

The Buhler High School boys swim team captured the Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League Division III/IV championship Saturday at the Hutchinson YMCA pool. Buhler scored 475 points to win the team title, followed by Winfield 414, McPherson 283, Wichita Collegiate 228, Towanda-Circle 150, Rose Hill... Read More.

Area Girls Wrestlers Qualify for State After Strong Regional Performances

Monday, February 16

Nickerson High School senior Elizabeth Dick posted a 3-0 record and captured first place in the 235-pound weight class at the Class 4A West Regional wrestling tournament Friday and Saturday at Augusta High School. Nickerson’s Brooklyn Schneider placed eighth in the 130-pound weight class. Dick and... Read More.

Kigman Healthcare Center Named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital

Monday, February 16

KINGMAN, Kan. - Kingman Healthcare Center in Kingman, Kansas today announced it has been recognized as a 2026 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. The Top 100 awards program celebrates outstanding performance annually among the nation’s rural hospitals... Read More.

K-State Announces Leadership Change in Men’s Basketball Program

Sunday, February 15

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State Athletics Director Gene Taylor announced tonight the school is parting ways with men's basketball coach Jerome Tang. This decision is effective immediately. An interim head coach will be announced in the... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Saturday High School Scoreboard Iola-Girls Regional Wrestling

Sunday, February 15

KSHSAA Girls Regional Wrestling 4A East Regional @ Tonganoxie Full Results Team Standings: 1. Wellsville 184.5, 2. Frontenac 157, 3. Paola 135.5 Area State Qualifiers 100#: 4. Bella Matney, Burlington 105#: 6. Nevaeh Myers, Burlington; 8. Esperanza Cuin, Chanute 110#: 7. Jarynn Hockett, Chanute 115#: 7. Jaylin Reppert, Burlington 130#: 1. Addilyn... Read More.