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Central Christian Elementary School Principal Judy Parsons to Retire

Thursday, January 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Central Christian School (CCS) announces the upcoming retirement of Mrs. Judy Parsons, elementary school principal, who will conclude her faithful service at the end of the 2025–2026 academic year. After more than a decade of dedicated leadership, Mrs. Parsons leaves behind... Read More.

Panther Women Break Through with First Conference Win, 81–69 over Labette

Thursday, January 15

Parsons, Ks - Neosho County Community College officially put their stamp on conference play Tuesday night, earning their first conference win of the season with a commanding 81–69 victory over Labette Community College in Parsons, Kansas. From the opening tip, the Panthers set the tone... Read More.

Smith drops 30 in Men’s battle against Bethany

Thursday, January 15

STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College fell to Bethany College, 91-88, in a closely contested matchup on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at the Gleason Center. Despite Sterling's strong second-half performance, where they outscored the Swedes 50-37, they were unable to overcome Bethany's early 18-point lead. The first... Read More.

Johnson scores season-high 25 points in Women’s loss to Bethany

Thursday, January 15

STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College fell to Bethany College, 83-68, at the Gleason Center on Wednesday, Jan. 14, despite scoring 40 points in the paint. The Lady Warriors began the first quarter with a strong inside presence, scoring 12 points in the paint. The team... Read More.

Hesston Men’s Basketball Comes Up Short Against Haskell

Thursday, January 15

HESSTON, Kan. — The Hesston College men's basketball team battled through a back-and-forth contest Tuesday night but fell 76–67 to Haskell at Yost Center. The first half featured frequent lead changes as both teams traded baskets early. Trent Thompson and Antonio Odum scored inside to give Hesston... Read More.

No. 25 Bethel proves to be too much for Tabor Men

Thursday, January 15

NORTH NEWTON, Kan. – Tabor College Men's Basketball looked to earn a win over rival Bethel on Wednesday evening. SCORE Tabor: 58 – Bethel: 93 GAME NOTES With the loss, the Bluejays fall to 3-13 on the season, and 1-10 in KCAC play Wednesday's meeting marks the... Read More.

Dagger Three at the Buzzer sinks Bluejay Women’s hopes against Bethel

Thursday, January 15

NORTH NEWTON, Kan. – Wednesday evening marked another chapter in the historic rivalry between two Mennonite-affiliated schools in central Kansas, as Bluejay Women's Basketball took on Bethel inside Thresher Gymnasium. The Bluejays' bid to get back in the win column in the series was thwarted... Read More.

Swede men survive scare in Sterling Splits season series 1-1

Thursday, January 15

Sterling, Kan. – The Bethany College Swedes Men's Basketball team stormed onto Lonnie Kruse Court with vengeance on the mind as they took on the Sterling College Warriors. The Swedes came out swinging with a 54-38 first half. After trailing 13-8 with 13:00 minutes to... Read More.

Rignell, Walden combine for 46 as Swede Women split series with Warriors

Thursday, January 15

Sterling, Kan. – The Bethany College Swedes Women's Basketball team took a trip to Sterling, Kan. with hopes of getting revenge against the Sterling College Warriors who came to Lindsborg, Kan. and escaped with a 68-58 victory. With a game full of scoring runs, it... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Recognizes Hutchinson Wrestling as Ad Astra Radio Boys Team of the Month

Thursday, January 15

Each month, Ad Astra Radio is recognizing a girls and boys Team of the Month from area high schools. The Boys Team of the Month for December goes to Hutchinson Wrestling! The month: The Salthawks had a great December against a rugged schedule. They finished... Read More.

Garden Tip: Winter months are a good time to force paperwhite blooms

Thursday, January 15

Gardeners can get a head start on growing delicate-looking flower indoors MANHATTAN, Kan. — It may sound a bit aggressive, but forcing paperwhite flowers to bloom during the winter months is actually a gentle nudge to grow roots, shoots and flowering stems indoors. Kansas State University... Read More.

Whole Milk is Back: President Trump Signs Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

Thursday, January 15

(Washington, D.C., January 14, 2026) — Today, President Donald J. Trump signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act in the Oval Office alongside U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., USDA National... Read More.