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Kansas Small Business Development Center Delivers Strong Economic Impact Across Kansas in 2025

Wednesday, February 4

HAYS, Kan. — The Kansas Small Business Development Center (Kansas SBDC) network demonstrated strong statewide impact in 2025, helping Kansas entrepreneurs start businesses, create and retain jobs, and strengthen local economies through hands-on advising, training, and access to capital. Between October 1, 2024, and September... Read More.

Cattle Chat: Managing body condition for the calving season

Wednesday, February 4

K-State beef cattle experts discuss how to manage body condition scores for outliers in the herd MANHATTAN, Kan. — It’s a question that many cattle producers often ponder: Is it more costly to have fat or thin cows in the herd, and how should they... Read More.

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Wade Newland, Ag Drones

Wednesday, February 4

Modern technology makes it possible for farmers to do remarkable things with their ground. Now, modern technology is making it possible for farmers to do remarkable things through the air. Today we’ll meet a ruralpreneur who is using aerial innovations to enhance farm operations across... Read More.

Bullpups Fall to Unbeaten Collegiate on the Road 72-53

Wednesday, February 4

WICHITA, Kan. - McPherson High School Boys Basketball traveled to Wichita to face the Collegiate Spartans, who entered unbeaten on the season, falling 72-53 in a hard-fought battle. McPherson trailed 7-2 early, but a timeout helped them storm back to lead 8-7 in the early going.... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Kristian Ryan, Smoky Valley Boys Basketball

Wednesday, February 4

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Smoky Valley High School senior Kristian Ryan as this week’s Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College. The week - Ryan scored 50 points and grabbed 21 rebounds in a pair of close... Read More.

Bullpup Girls Steamroll Past Collegiate 66-28

Wednesday, February 4

WICHITA, Kan. - The McPherson High School Girls Basketball team won in blowout fashion against Wichita Collegiate on Tuesday, Feb. 3, winning 66-28. After the two teams were tied at 2 apiece early on, McPherson ended the first quarter on a 21-0 run, eventually going on... Read More.

Hoisington Completes Season Sweep of Smoky Valley

Wednesday, February 4

LINDSBORG, Kan. – The Smoky Valley and Hoisington basketball teams were back into league play on Tuesday night. In the girls contest, Hoisington pulled away in the second half for a 15-point win. On the boys side, the Cardinals overcame a ten-point deficit in... Read More.

SDI/MAPS Announces Investment in Job Creation and Renovation to Expand Technology Industry in Hutchinson

Wednesday, February 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Over the last year Greater Hutch Economic Development and the City of Hutchinson have worked closely with SDI/ MAPS as they plan for their facility and workforce expansion in Hutchinson. SDI/ MAPS, established in 1976 and operating in Hutchinson since 1991,... Read More.

United Way Reaches Campaign Goal to Support Reno County Programs

Wednesday, February 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — United Way of Reno County is proud to announce it has met its 2025-26 campaign goal of raising $1.35 million, ensuring continued support for 37 local nonprofit programs serving Reno County residents in the year ahead. Reaching this milestone was truly a... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Tuesday High School Scoreboard Iola-2/3/26

Wednesday, February 4

Girls Basketball Santa Fe Trail 59, Iola 56 Erie 36, Marmaton Valley 21 Burlington 59, Anderson County 29 Ottawa 67, Chanute 38 Crest 58, Chetopa 19 Lebo 51, Jayhawk-Linn 27 Southern Coffey County @ Waverly (Monday, 2/2) St. Paul 56, Oswego 42 Uniontown 37, Yates Center 24 Boys Basketball Santa Fe Trail 60, Iola 53 Erie... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Tuesday High School Scoreboard Larned-2/3/26

Wednesday, February 4

Girls Basketball Bucklin 59, Pawnee Heights 27 Hillsboro 42, Larned 40 Hoisington 45, Smoky Valley 30 Ellsworth 70, Lyons 13 St. John d. Chase by forfeit (Low numbers for Chase) Central Plains 44, Otis-Bison 25 Ellinwood 73, Kinsley 15 (Monday, 2/2) Ellinwood 69, Victoria 29 Manhattan 71, Great Bend 32 Kinsley 47, Sublette 29 La... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Tuesday High School Scoreboard McPherson-2/3/26

Wednesday, February 4

Girls Basketball McPherson 66, Wichita Collegiate 28 Hoisington 45, Smoky Valley 30 Moundridge 55, Berean Academy 22 Halstead 51, Hesston 49 Remington 55, Marion 34 Inman 82, Sedgwick 27 Andover 66, Newton 20 Canton-Galva 59, Herington 24 Elyria Christian 52, Wakefield 6 Goessel d. Centre by forfeit (insufficient numbers for Centre) Hillsboro 42, Larned 40 Little... Read More.