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Haven, Cheney Boys Advance to Semifinal Showdown in Adolph Rupp Tournament

Wednesday, January 21

In first-round games at the 58th annual Halstead Adolph Rupp Boys Basketball Tournament Tuesday night, Haven defeated Halstead 45-31 and the Cheney boys defeated Winfield 58-43. The Haven and Halstead boys teams were tied 11-11 at halftime, Haven led 23-22 at halftime and 34-28 at... Read More.

Kansas Football Unveils Complete 2026 Schedule

Wednesday, January 21

LAWRENCE, Kan. – The complete 2026 Kansas football schedule was announced Wednesday by the Big 12 Conference, featuring six home games at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, the Union Jack Classic to be played at the iconic Wembley Stadium in London, and five Big 12... Read More.

K-State, Big 12 Announce 2026 Football Schedule

Wednesday, January 21

MANHATTAN, Kan. – A seven-game home schedule, which includes five home contests in the first six games of the season, highlights Kansas State’s 2026 football schedule that was announced Wednesday by K-State Athletics and the Big 12 Conference. The Collin Klein era of K-State football opens with three-straight non-conference... Read More.

Council’s Late Scoring Helps No. 19 Kansas Beat Colorado

Wednesday, January 21

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) -- Melvin Council Jr. scored 10 of his 18 points over the final 5:07 and No. 19 Kansas held off Colorado 75-69 on Tuesday night with assistant coach Jacque Vaughn leading the Jayhawks. BOX SCORE The Jayhawks (14-5, 4-2 Big 12)... Read More.

Short-Handed K-State Grinds to 81-78 win over Utah

Wednesday, January 21

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Junior P.J. Haggerty scored 28 of his game-high 34 points in the second half in helping a short-handed Kansas State to an 81-78 win over Utah on Tuesday night before 8,061 fans at Bramlage Coliseum to end a 5-game losing streak to open... Read More.

Cattle Chat: Why Udder Quality Matters

Wednesday, January 21

K-State beef cattle experts discuss the value of udder quality in females MANHATTAN, Kan. — Udder quality may not top every producer’s selection list, but ignoring it could cost calves a strong start, according to the beef cattle experts on the recent BCI Cattle... Read More.

Bracket, Seeding Set for 31st Mid America Classic

Wednesday, January 21

McPHERSON, Kan. - The schedule is officially set for the 31st Annual Mid America Classic girls basketball tournament, held at the McPherson Roundhouse January 29-31. The tournament, known shortly as the MAC, is one of the biggest girls' basketball mid-season tournaments in Kansas, featuring some of... Read More.

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Charles Marlatt, Food Protector

Wednesday, January 21

Last week in this column, we learned about David Fairchild, an historic food explorer. Today, we’ll meet an historic food protector. Together, these men were two of the nation’s leading scientists at the time, and both of them came from rural Kansas. We’ll... Read More.

Fourth Quarter Surge Lifts Bullpup Girls Past El Dorado 53-40

Wednesday, January 21

McPHERSON, Kan. - A late fourth-quarter surge, thanks to scoring leader Maryn Sandbo and a double-double from Brooke Doile, helped McPherson High School Girls Basketball past El Dorado, 53-40, on Tuesday, Jan. 20. The Bullpups outscored El Dorado 17-8 in the fourth quarter after leading 36-32... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Responds to Early Morning Commercial Fire

Wednesday, January 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - (January 21, 2026) - At 1:37 a.m., the Hutchinson Fire Department responded to a report of a commercial structure fire at 201 East Avenue A. First-arriving units located a small fire involving the soffit and roof area of the structure. Due to... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Rylie Whitfield, McPherson Girls Basketball

Wednesday, January 21

McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce McPherson High School junior Rylie Whitfield as this week’s Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College. The week - Whitfield had one of her best weeks in her high school career, as she... Read More.

Andale Girls Hold Off Late Charge by Augusta to Win Fifth Straight

Wednesday, January 21

AUGUSTA, Kan. — The Andale girls basketball team continues to find ways to be on top when a game concludes. On Tuesday, the Lady Indians had to hold off Augusta, 41-38, in their lone game of the week and extending their winning streak to five. Augusta... Read More.