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Sentencing Delayed in 2024 Firearm Incident in Inman

Tuesday, December 9

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Sentencing for a man who discharged a weapon into two homes and a vehicle in Inman in December 2024 has been continued. According to the McPherson County Attorney's Office the sentencing for Benjamin Schwindt that was to have taken place... Read More.

McPherson Fire Chief Provides City Commissioners with Overview of Recent Hazmat Incident

Tuesday, December 9

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Fire Chief Chad Mayberry gave City Commissioners an overview Tuesday on the December 2nd incident where a semi hauling hydrochloric acid overturned at the US 56/Old81 Bypass intersection. The semi was going north on the bypass, K-153 for that section,... Read More.

City of McPherson Public Works Treat Streets Following First Snowfall of the Season

Tuesday, December 9

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson street crews were busy last week, and not just due to the hydrochloric acid incident. Public Works Director Eric Duerksen told McPherson City Commissioners at the Commission Meeting Tuesday that crews went out Monday to take care of treating streets... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Girls Team of the Month: Little River Volleyball

Tuesday, December 9

LITTLE RIVER, Kan. — Each month Ad Astra Radio will be recognizing a girls and boys Team of the Month, selected from area high schools. The November Girls Team of the Month goes to the Little River Volleyball team! The month: Little River capped another... Read More.

USD 418 BOE Approves 2-part Bond Question, Facility Plan, Reducing Number of Elementary Schools

Tuesday, December 9

McPHERSON, Kan. — After several months of intensive discussion, informational open houses, and more discussion, the McPherson USD 418 Board of Education voted unanimously Monday night to approve a long-range facilities plan and to submit to voters in a March 3rd special election a... Read More.

K-State Snaps Skid with 108-49 Win over MVSU

Tuesday, December 9

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State ended its 4-game losing streak with a thorough domination of Mississippi Valley State on Tuesday night, breaking 100 points for the fourth time under head coach Jerome Tang while connecting on 57.6 percent shooting in a 108-49 victory on Monday... Read More.

Nickerson Girls, Boys Swept by St. John at Larned Keady Classic

Tuesday, December 9

The Nickerson High School girls and boys basketball teams lost their first round games to St. John at the Larned Keady Classic Monday at the Larned Middle School gymnasium. The Nickerson Panther girls lost a 72-20 decision to the St. John Tiger girls and the... Read More.

Sterling Players, Coaches Lead 2025 KFBCA All-State Seniors Team

Tuesday, December 9

Sterling High School’s Zane Farney, who helped lead the Black Bears to the Class 1A state title, was named to the Kansas Football Coaches Association All-State All-Class Team and to the Class 1A All-State Team. The KFBCA released its list online on Monday. The teams... Read More.

Buhler Boys Swim Team 7th at Maize Invitational

Tuesday, December 9

Buhler High School swimmers and divers finished seventh out of 15 teams Friday and Saturday at the Maize invitational. Andover won the team title with 389 points, followed by Maize 298.5 and Derby 256.5, Maize South 216, Winfield 214, Andover Central 182 and Buhler 176. Rose... Read More.

Reno County Agencies, Groups Invited to Apply for YPC Grants

Monday, December 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Community Foundation is now accepting proposals for 2026 Youth Philanthropy Council grants. Each spring the Youth Philanthropy Council, made up of Reno County high school students, distributes approximately $5,000 in grants to youth-serving organizations from the Richard W. Dillon Memorial Fund... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Saturday High School Scoreboard Iola-12/6/25

Monday, December 8

Girls Wrestling 7th Annual Lady Spartan Tournament @ Emporia Full Results Team Standings: 1. Emporia 187.5, 2. Council Grove 114, 3. Topeka-Seaman 98.5 Area Top Four Finishers 100#: 2. Bella Matney, Burlington; 105#: 2. Nevaeh Myers, Burlington; 170#: 1. Paige Ferrara, Burlington Boys Wrestling KanOkla Tournament @ Caney Valley Full... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Saturday High School Scoreboard Larned-12/6/25

Monday, December 8

Girls Wrestling Kearney (NE )Invite Full Results Team Standings: 1. Kearney 154, 2. Grand Island 143, 3. Lexington 124.5 Area Top Four Finishers 100#: 1. Sophie Bauer, Great Bend; 105#: 2. Keira Leyva, Great Bend; 110#: 2. Camdyn Post, Great Bend; 125#: 3. Brooklyn Kelly, Great Bend Boys Wrestling Pratt... Read More.