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Women’s Basketball Battles with Wildcats

Tuesday, December 2

WAYNE, Neb. — Hesston College women's basketball fell 95–27 on the road to NCAA Division II Wayne State College on Monday evening at Rice Auditorium. The Wildcats' pressure defense and fast-paced offense created separation early as they outscored the Larks 29–9 in the opening quarter... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Accept Estimate for Water Park Upgrades, Approve Revised Contract with Kansas Set-Off Program

Tuesday, December 2

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday accepted a $23,224 estimate from McPherson Quality Air for work on water lines to the splash pad at the McPherson Water Park. This would isolate a dedicated water tank for the pad from the current water system... Read More.

KBCA Releases 2025-26 Preseason Basketball Rankings

Tuesday, December 2

The Kansas Basketball Coaches Association (KBCA) released its Preseason Class Rankings for the upcoming high school girls' and boys' basketball seasons, which begin Tuesday, Dec. 2. The full top 10 for each class is listed below. 6A Boys: Shawnee Mission South Olathe North Shawnee-Mill Valley OP-Blue Valley ... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $5.9M for KDOT Cost Share Program Projects

Tuesday, December 2

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Secretary Calvin Reed today announced $5.9 million in awards for 10 transportation construction projects through KDOT’s fall 2025 Cost Share Program. This state investment will leverage nearly $3.3 million in community matching... Read More.

Overturned Tanker Causes Evacuations, Road Closings on West Edge of McPherson

Tuesday, December 2

McPHERSON, Kan. (Dec. 3, 2025, 12:00 AM) — Segments of the Old 81 Bypass and Kansas Avenue/US 56 on the west edge of McPherson have reopened after a semi loaded with 34 thousand pounds of hydrochloric acid overturned at US 56 and Old Highway... Read More.

Lindsborg Museum Hosts Heritage Christmas Dec. 13 for Evening of Old-Fashioned Cheer

Tuesday, December 2

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum invites the community to gather and celebrate a beloved local tradition as Christmas music performances return to inside the Swedish Pavilion this year! Heritage Christmas will be held this year on Saturday, December 13,... Read More.

Local Golden Belt Football Athletes Named in All-Central Prairie League Teams

Tuesday, December 2

The Central Prairie League released its All-League Football teams following the 2025 season. The full teams are listed below. Athletes highlighted in bold represent local athletes. Asterisks (*) indicate unanimous selections. Offensive Player of the Year: Kyle Huser (Victoria) Defensive Player of the Year: Kyle Huser (Victoria) FIRST TEAM Position Player Grade School Quarterback *Braxton... Read More.

Local Athletes, Ad Astra Radio Team Member Named to Boys Soccer All-State Teams

Tuesday, December 2

The Kansas High School Soccer Coaches Association (KHSSCA) released its Fall 2025 Boys Soccer All-State teams on Sunday, Nov. 30. High school athletes from Hutchinson, McPherson, Buhler, and Hesston were included in the teams. In addition, a sportswriter and announcer at Ad Astra Radio was... Read More.

Lyons City Council Appoints Interim Administrator and Addresses Budget Fire Department and Policy Updates

Tuesday, December 2

LYONS, Kan. — City Clerk Bailey Saylor was designated as Interim City Administrator by the Lyons City Council during Monday evening's meeting. This is one of a number of actions taken in the wake of the resignation of Troy Houtman on Nov. 17. As... Read More.

Big First-Half Effort Carries Bowling Green Past K-State, 82-66

Tuesday, December 2

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Senior Sam Towns led all scorers with 27 points, including 17 in a big first-half performance by Bowling Green, as the Falcons earned an 82-66 wire-to-wire win over Kansas State on Monday night before 6,917 fans at Bramlage Coliseum. BOX SCORE Led by Towns, Bowling... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 BOE Nears Consensus on Action Being Taken Next Week Regarding Bond Issue Submitted to Voters

Tuesday, December 2

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education, after more than two hours of discussion Monday night, is closer to a consensus on what it will be taking action on next week regarding a bond issue to be submitted to voters. At this... Read More.

Fatal Head-On Collision on US 169 Near Humboldt

Tuesday, December 2

One person was killed and another seriously injured in a two vehicle crash on US 169 just east of the 1150 Road interchange south of Humboldt just after 5:30 Monday evening. The Kansas Highway Patrol said a pickup driven by Jerri Linn Francis of Chanute... Read More.