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Trio of Tigers Earn NCCAA All-Region Honors

Wednesday, May 27

McPherson, Kan. - Three Tiger Baseball players have earned NCCAA All-Region honors after their performances this season. Kurt Ippolito was named to the 1st team after batting .368 with 13 doubles, 13 homeruns and 57 RBI's and 19 stolen bases. Ippolito continued where he... Read More.

UPDATE – Hazmat Incident Closes Salina’s Kenwood Cove, Could Re-open Saturday

Wednesday, May 27

Salina Parks and Recreation said in an update Wednesday evening there was an equipment failure that impacted Lazy River Water, requiring it to be drained and re-filled. They currently anticipate being able to re-open for normal hours Saturday. Earlier story. Salina's Kenwood Cove Water Park has... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Morgan O’Neal, Haven Softball

Wednesday, May 27

Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Haven High School senior Morgan O'Neal as this week's Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College. The week - O’Neal had a massive regional tournament in helping the Wildcats win the championship. In three games, O’Neal... Read More.

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Jo Rolph, Dry Creek Buffalo

Wednesday, May 27

“Oh give me a home where the buffalo roam.” That’s part of the Kansas state song, and it’s still true that bison – the American buffalo – can be found here in Kansas. Today we’ll meet a rural Kansas family that is raising buffalo and... Read More.

Allen County Commissioners Discuss Bowlus Funding

Wednesday, May 27

Representatives of the Bowlus Fine Arts Center discussed 2027 funding with Allen County Commissioners Tuesday morning. The Bowlus currently receives funds based upon a specific mill levy, and Director Mandy Moyer and the Commission discussed making this a fixed sum, a concept. Commissioner Jerry... Read More.

Garnett City Commission to Pursue No Parking Zone Near St. Rose School

Wednesday, May 27

Garnett City Commissioners Tuesday night asked an ordinance be drafted to establish a no parking zone in the 500 block of East 4th in front of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Catholic School. Residents in the area have voiced concerns about congestion in that... Read More.

Lindsborg City Council Approves Vehicle Lease Matters, Defers Action on Mowing Bid

Wednesday, May 27

The Lindsborg City Council Tuesday evening approved pay-down of leases on six vehicles it acquired under a 2022 fleet management agreement with Enterprise, and “flipping,” or trading in six other vehicles it acquired in the original agreement. The total cost of these transactions will... Read More.

Cornerstone Armory Making Waves with Community Outreach and Cruise Giveaway

Wednesday, May 27

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Cornerstone Armory is continuing to impact Central Kansas through community outreach efforts and a new fundraising initiative designed to support its ongoing mission. Recently, the organization and its volunteer team traveled to Larned to serve local residents through a community outreach... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Tuesday State Softball Scoreboard-5/26/26

Tuesday, May 26

5A State Softball Quarterfinals (1) Great Bend 2, (8) Eisenhower 0 (@ Salina) (4) St. Thomas Aquinas 4, (5) Pittsburg 2 (@ Baldwin City) (2) Basehor-Linwood 7, (7) Maize South 6 (@ Baldwin City) (3) Bishop Carroll 10, (6) Spring Hill 4 (@ Emporia) 6A State Softball Quarterfinals (8) Campus 3, (1) Derby... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Tuesday State Baseball Scoreboard-5/26/26

Tuesday, May 26

5A State Baseball Quarterfinals (8) Great Bend 5, (1) Salina Central 1 (@ Salina) (4) St. Thomas Aquinas 6, (5) Bishop Carroll 2 (@ Blue Valley West) (7) St. James Academy 5, (2) De Soto 1 (@ Blue Valley West) (6) Shawnee Heights 5, (3) Kapaun-Mt. Carmel 1 (@... Read More.

Bethany College Campus Pastor to Take on Expanded Role

Tuesday, May 26

Bethany College has named Melissa Woeppel as its new Dean of Spiritual Life and Campus Pastor, expanding her leadership role in guiding the college’s spiritual life and mission-centered student experience. This is a new position created to address the College’s commitment and vision for... Read More.

Lyons City Administrator Contract Still Not Settled

Tuesday, May 26

The matter of a contract for Bailey Saylor to be the permanent City Administrator for Lyons is still not settled. During Tuesday's City Council meeting Sayler and two Council members raised concerns about provisions in the contract, particularly as they relate to a... Read More.