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Salthawk Girls Use Balanced Attack, Suffocating Defense in Routing Arkansas City

Friday, December 19

Five players scored in double figures for the Hutchinson High girls basketball team on Friday, as the Salthawks hammered Arkansas City 71-16. Tenley Keeton led the Salthawks with 17 points, scoring five points in each of the first three quarters. Danai Morgan scored 14 points,... Read More.

Salina Names New City Attorney, First Full Time One

Friday, December 19

SALINA, Kan. — City Manager Jacob Wood has appointed Patrick Hoffman as the new City Attorney. Mr. Hoffman is a Salina resident and brings over 15 years of municipal law experience to the City of Salina. He served as County Counselor for Reno and Barton... Read More.

Salvation Army Christmas Campaign Nears End, Still Needs Help to Reach Red Kettle Goal

Friday, December 19

HUTCHISON, Kan. – While generous donations have provided food, toys, clothing, blankets, and stocking stuffers, The Salvation Army of Hutchinson still needs the community's help to reach its annual Christmas campaign goal. The campaign runs until January 31, but a significant portion of the $300,000... Read More.

HFD Provides Update on Thursday’s Fire

Friday, December 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - December 19, 2025 - Crews remain on scene working small hot spots and tree fires. Fire weather is very high again today and crews are making sure we do not get a new start from this fire. Damage assessment is ongoing however... Read More.

Frontier Extension District to Host Green Prints Meeting January 22, 2026

Friday, December 19

OTTAWA, Kan. — On January 22nd, 2026, the Frontier Extension District will host a meeting to discuss garden planning and preparation. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Neosho Community College at 900 E Logan St. Green Prints is a meeting that will focus... Read More.

Buhler Boys, Girls Fall to Host Teams in Rock Creek Tournament

Friday, December 19

The Buhler High School girls and boys basketball tams lost to the host Rock Creek teams in the first round of the Rock Creek Furry on the Flush Tournament in St. George The Rock Creek Mustangs won the girls game 53-42 and the boys game... Read More.

Registration Now Open for 2026 Women Grow the Farm Conference

Friday, December 19

MANHATTAN, Kan. - Registration is officially open for the 2026 Women Grow the Farm Conference, the premier event dedicated to inspiring, connecting and empowering women shaping every facet of agriculture. The conference will be held February 12–13, 2026, in Manhattan, Kansas, and will feature... Read More.

Second Christian School in Area Receives Bomb Threat

Friday, December 19

ELBING, Kan. — According to KAKE News, there was also a bomb threat this morning at Berean Academy in Elbing. Berean is a K-12 school located about 12 miles east of Newton, just inside Butler County. The threat was reported just after 8... Read More.

Chief Justice Marla Luckert to Step Back From Role

Friday, December 19

TOPEKA, Kan. — Chief Justice Marla Luckert will resign from the office of chief justice on January 2, but she will remain as a justice on the Supreme Court until she retires on a date to be announced. The Kansas Constitution includes a provision that... Read More.

Royals Acquire All-Star Lefty Strahm in Trade with Phillies

Friday, December 19

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Following the trade that sent reliever Angel Zerpa to Milwaukee for outfielder Isaac Collins and reliever Nick Mears, the Royals turned up their search for left-handed relief help this week and landed it Friday morning, acquiring Matt Strahm in a trade with the... Read More.

HCTEA Shines at SkillsUSA District Tournament, Qualifies Nine Students for State Competition

Friday, December 19

HUTCHINSON, KS – Hutchinson Career & Technical Education Academy (HCTEA) hosted the SkillsUSA District Tournament on Thursday, November 20, welcoming students from Pratt and Ellinwood high schools. The event featured Leadership competitions including Job Interview, Job Demonstration A, and Job Demonstration Open. SkillsUSA is a... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Thursday High School Scoreboard Iola-12/18/25

Friday, December 19

Girls Basketball Iola 47, Prairie View 23 Neodesha 50, Humboldt 32 Osawatomie @ Anderson County Boys Basketball Iola 70, Prairie View 31 Neodesha 78, Humboldt 40 Osawatomie 47, Anderson County 35 Girls Wrestling Wellsville Mixer Full Results Area Top Four Finishers 120#: 2. Ashlyn Nelson, Anderson County; 125#: 1. Reagan Whisenhunt, Uniontown; 135#: 3. Hailey... Read More.