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Haven Baseball Team Celebrates Senior Night with Clearwater Split

Tuesday, May 12

The Haven High School baseball team celebrated Senior Night Monday by splitting a home doubleheader against Clearwater. Clearwater won the first game 5-3 and Haven won the second game 3-2. Haven seniors playing their final regular-season home games were Jaxson Wilder, Chris Barrientos, Welden Stanley and... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Monday High School Scoreboard Statewide-5/11/26

Tuesday, May 12

Baseball Clearwater 5, Haven 3 Haven 3, Clearwater 2 Kingman/Norwich 8, Douglass 5 Kingman/Norwich 18, Douglass 5 Ellinwood 6, Lincoln/Sylvan-Lucas 5 Ellinwood 15, Lincoln/Sylvan-Lucas 5 (5 innings) St. Mary’s Colgan 12, Iola 2 (5 innings) Crest 11, Erie 1 (5 innings) Crest 16, Erie 0 (3 innings) Marais des Cygnes Valley 14, Yates Center/Altoona-Midway... Read More.

Bethany College Names Dr. Josh Doak Dean of Student Affairs

Tuesday, May 12

Bethany College in Lindsborg has named Dr. Josh Doak Dean of Student Affairs, starting June 8th. Dr. Doak brings a strong background in student engagement, leadership development, and higher education and a student centered vision that will help strengthen campus life and student success at... Read More.

USD 418 Board Discusses Bond Projects, Adopts Cell Phone Ban, Tables Job Revision

Tuesday, May 12

The 89.5 million dollars in bonds McPherson USD 418 voters approved in March were sold Monday, and Clayton Kelly from Piper Sandler told the Board of Education last night those bonds brought an average interest rate of 4.80 percent, on the low end of... Read More.

Kansas Wheat Crop Experiencing Challenges this Spring

Tuesday, May 12

Extreme temperature change, weather damage and disease are posing an issue to Kansas producers, say K-State experts MANHATTAN, Kan. — Following fall weather that benefited wheat growth, Kansas producers are now facing challenges in wheat fields across the state. From drought stress and repeated freeze events... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Recognizes Hesston Golf as Boys Team of the Month for April

Tuesday, May 12

Each month, Ad Astra Radio recognizes a girls and boys Team of the Month, selected from area high schools. The Boys Team of the Month for April goes to the Hesston Golf team. The month: The Swathers finished the month with a bang, winning the... Read More.

Hutchinson Woman Passes Away in Fatal K96 Crash

Tuesday, May 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - A Hutchinson woman, 19-year-old Baylee Flynn, has passed away following a crash on K96, south of South Hutchinson on Monday afternoon. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a Dodge Durango driven by a 19-year-old male was traveling northwest on K96 with Flynn... Read More.

HutchCC to Host Summer Boot Camps

Tuesday, May 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College will once again offer a variety of summer boot camp opportunities for students ages 14 and older, giving participants the chance to explore career fields, develop hands-on skills, and experience college life in a fun and engaging environment. The... Read More.

Lt. Governor David Toland Talks About Economic Development, Iola Theatre, and Future Plans

Monday, May 11

Despite economic headwinds nationally. Kansas Lt. Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland says Kansas is more than holding it's own. Toland told Iola Radio News Friday since he and Governor Laura Kelly took office nearly 7 ½ years ago, there has been... Read More.

Lt. Governor/Commerce Secretary David Toland Sees Positive Signs in Kansas Economy

Monday, May 11

Kansas Lt. Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland says while there is some uncertainty about the economy on a national level, there are positive signs in the Kansas economy. A significant development impacting economic development came last week when Moody's upgraded the State's... Read More.

Kansas Lt. Governor speaks of All Schools Day Connection, Kansas Economy

Monday, May 11

Many elected officials, and those seeking elected office, were in McPherson Friday for the All Schools Day Parade. One of them has a family connection to All Schools Day, that being Lieutenant Governor and Kansas Secretary of Commerce David Toland. Toland explained his... Read More.

Second-Straight Complete Game and Late-Inning Heroics Send Cougars to Wichita in 5-2 Series-Clinching Win at Fort Scott

Monday, May 11

One day after keeping its season alive, the Barton Community College baseball team punched its ticket to next week's Region 6/Plains District Tournament on Saturday afternoon at Lions Field. Behind another late ninth-inning rally and the team's second straight complete-game effort, this one from Braden... Read More.