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Buhler Boys Swim Team Dominates Hutchinson Invitational, Salthawks Place Third

Wednesday, December 17

The Buhler High School boys swimming and diving team dominated the Hutchinson Invitational Tuesday at the Hutchinson YMCA pool. Buhler placed first with 462 points, followed by Rose Hill 360, Hutchinson 338, Garden City 276.5, Dodge City 246, Great Bend 194.5 and Liberal 109. It was... Read More.

Hutchinson High School Fires Football Coach Mike Vernon, Search Begins for New Coach

Wednesday, December 17

The search is on for a new head football coach at Hutchinson High School, which has won 235 games since 1998. Salthawks’ head football coach Mike Vernon was fired effective Dec. 11, according to the personnel report approved during Monday night’s Hutchinson USD 308 Board... Read More.

Community Foundation Grant Cycle Open to Reno Co. Organizations, Groups

Wednesday, December 17

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - Hutchinson Community Foundation is now accepting proposals for the first Impact Cycle of 2026 Fund for Reno County Grants. Established in 1990, the Fund for Reno County serves as a permanent resource for the changing needs of Reno County. Grants represent... Read More.

Wendell Payton Recieves Two Sentences of Life in Prison for February Murders

Wednesday, December 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - (December 17, 2025) - MEDIA RELEASE REGARDING STATE v. WENDELL PAYTON RENO COUNTY DISTRICT COURT CASE NUMBER 25 CR 89 In the early morning hours of 02/01/2025, Hutchinson Police Officers were dispatched to the area of 1014 East 3rd Avenue in the city of... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Salt Water Taffy Available at Holiday Pop-Up Event

Wednesday, December 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - A Holiday Taffy Drive-Thru is being hosted by the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation on the Kansas State Fairgrounds. The Official Kansas State Fair Merchandise and Information Booth, which sits next to the Lair-Steckline Interactive Water Fountain, has been turned into a festive... Read More.

Allen Community College Awarded Apprenticeship Grant from Kansas Department of Commerce

Wednesday, December 17

IOLA, Kan. (Dec. 15, 2025) — Allen Community College has received $58,351.30 through the Kansas Department of Commerce’s Registered Apprenticeship Grant Project to expand workforce training and create new apprenticeship opportunities. The funding will support development of a building maintenance and plumbing apprenticeship program... Read More.

The ReUse It Center Shares 2025 Year End Check Donations

Wednesday, December 17

McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center is wrapping up 2025 surpassing its donation goal for the year. "I’m truly amazed at how far we’ve surpassed last year’s accomplishments," said store manager Shulah Neff. "This year, we were able to donate $108,250.00 to local nonprofits!!" After... Read More.

Andale Sweeps Rose Hill to Open AVCTL-IV Play

Wednesday, December 17

ANDALE, Kan. — The Andale basketball teams opened up league play on Tuesday with a sweep over Rose Hill. The Andale boys (2-1, 1-0 AVCTL-IV) defeated the Rockets, 60-51. Rose Hill jumped out to a 5-0 lead with Andale responding with five consecutive points before... Read More.

Flory Bidunga Has 18 points and 10 Rebounds as No. 17 Kansas Beats Towson 73-49

Wednesday, December 17

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Flory Bidunga had 18 points and 10 rebounds to spur No. 17 Kansas to a 73-49 victory over Towson on Tuesday night. BOX SCORE Tre White had 16 points and a career-high six assists for the Jayhawks (9-3). Melvin... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Tuesday High School Scoreboard Iola-12/16/25

Wednesday, December 17

Girls Basketball Fort Scott 66, Iola 40 (Monday, 12/15) Burlington 43, Iola 26 Eureka 64, Humboldt 39 Central Heights 38, Marmaton Valley 11 Frontenac 73, Anderson County 19 Crest 63, Erie 32 St. Paul 55, Southern Coffey County 9 Northeast-Arma 46, Yates Center 29 Girard 65, Chanute 33 Pleasanton 33, Altoona-Midway 14 Jayhawk-Linn 52, Southeast-Cherokee... Read More.

Bullpup Girls Basketball Escapes with League Opening-Win over Buhler, Boys Lose Third Straight

Wednesday, December 17

BUHLER, Kan. - A league-opening rivalry saw a pair of heart-pounding finishes at Jim Baker Fieldhouse on Tuesday, Dec. 16, with the Bullpup Girls earning the win over Buhler 31-28, but the boys falling to the Crusaders 49-48. The girls' varsity game saw both teams struggling... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Tuesday High School Scoreboard Larned-12/16/25

Wednesday, December 17

Girls Basketball Larned 33, St. John 32 Western Plains 41, Pawnee Heights 32 Emporia 49, Great Bend 37 Hoisington 60, Sterling 51 Central Christian 53, Macksville 40 Central Plains 84, Chase 26 Stafford 51, Centre 25 Ellinwood 68, Ell-Saline 12 Ellsworth 52, Minneapolis 46 (ot) Kinsley 47, Skyline 33 Otis-Bison 42, Ness City 23 Boys Basketball St.... Read More.

Buhler Boys Swim Team Dominates Hutchinson Invitational, Salthawks Place Third

Buhler Boys Swim Team Dominates Hutchinson Invitational, Salthawks Place Third

Hutchinson High School Fires Football Coach Mike Vernon, Search Begins for New Coach

Community Foundation Grant Cycle Open to Reno Co. Organizations, Groups

Wendell Payton Recieves Two Sentences of Life in Prison for February Murders

Allen Community College Awarded Apprenticeship Grant from Kansas Department of Commerce

The ReUse It Center Shares 2025 Year End Check Donations

Andale Sweeps Rose Hill to Open AVCTL-IV Play

Flory Bidunga Has 18 points and 10 Rebounds as No. 17 Kansas Beats Towson 73-49

Ad Astra Radio Tuesday High School Scoreboard Iola-12/16/25

Bullpup Girls Basketball Escapes with League Opening-Win over Buhler, Boys Lose Third Straight

Ad Astra Radio Tuesday High School Scoreboard Larned-12/16/25

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