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McPherson Center for Health Celebrates Staff Graduates of Leadership McPherson

Monday, May 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Center for Health is proud to recognize two outstanding team members, Kelsi Hilger, Paramedic and Lieutenant with McPherson EMS, and Colton Arnold, Certified Surgical Technician (CST), on their recent graduation from Leadership McPherson. Leadership McPherson is a respected community program designed... Read More.

Hutchinson Community Foundation Hosting Summer Workshops Focusing on Data Strategy and Leadership

Monday, May 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Leveraging data and practicing leadership will be the focus of a series of free professional development opportunities hosted by Hutchinson Community Foundation this summer as part of its ongoing Nonprofit Strength Initiative. Staff and board members of community-based organizations serving Reno County... Read More.

Jo Dee Messina Brings Bridges Tour to the Kansas State Fair

Monday, May 11

Country Stars Take The Kansas Star Casino Grandstand Stage Sunday, September 13 at 7:30 PM HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Country music icon Jo Dee Messina will bring her signature powerhouse vocals and chart-topping hits to the 2026 Kansas State Fair. Messina will take the stage at... Read More.

Wilper Named Dragon Educator of the Year

Monday, May 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College has announced that Matt Wilper, Associate Professor of Economics, has been selected as the 2025-26 Dragon Educator of the Year. Wilper was selected from nominees from all academic areas by the HutchCC Student Government Association (SGA) for the honor.... Read More.

Andale Track and Field Heads into Postseason with Momentum

Monday, May 11

GODDARD, Kan. — The Andale track and field teams are heading into the postseason with momentum. Andale swept the team championship in the Goddard Invitational on Friday. The Andale boys won with 126 points, 12 points ahead of runner-up Bishop Carroll. The Andale girls won... Read More.

Central Plains Edges Out Hoisington for 3-2-1A Boys Regional Tennis Title

Sunday, May 10

LINDSBORG, Kan. – It was a successful day on Saturday for multiple area athletes at the 3-2-1A Boys Tennis Regional at Smoky Valley. When the dust settled, Central Plains came away with the team championship by one point over Hoisington and 13 area competitors are... Read More.

Bullpup Baseball Splits Tri at Great Bend, Clinches Regional Host Site

Sunday, May 10

GREAT BEND, Kan. - McPherson High School baseball won one of two games on Friday, May 8 in the Great Bend Triangular, falling in walk-off fashion to Junction City 3-2 before shutting out Great Bend 7-0. The split for the Bullpups clinched a top four seed... Read More.

Trinity Catholic Baseball Earns No. 3 Seed in Regional Play

Sunday, May 10

The Trinity Catholic baseball team earned the No. 3 seed in the Class 2-1A Region 4 tournament. Class 2-1A is divided into four regionals, which are then divided into two tournaments in each regional. The Celtics, 17-3, will open the tournament at 5 p.m. Thursday... Read More.

Salthawk Baseball Season Ends with Losses to Maize

Sunday, May 10

The Hutchinson High baseball team's season ended Friday with a pair of losses in an AVCTL Division 1 doubleheader at Maize. Maize won the first game 14-0 and the second game 12-2, earning the sweep. Hutchinson finishes the season 4-22. The Salthawks will not qualify for... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio All Area Boys Basketball Team: Caleb Green, Central Christian Basketball Thrived Through Adversity

Sunday, May 10

When the Central Christian boys basketball team left the gym after a Nov. 21 practice, everything was normal. The team had high expectations, and the Cougars had a long-time successful coach, Adam Clark, at the helm. Clark led his team to the Class 1A Division... Read More.

Bieker & Keller Win 3-2-1A Regional Tennis; Qualify for State for Smoky Valley

Saturday, May 9

LINDSBORG, Kan. – Smoky Valley doubles players Jack Bieker and Pierce Keller are headed to the 3-2-1A State Tennis Tournament after winning the regional championship on their home courts on Saturday. The Viking pair was dominant on their way to the finals where they battled... Read More.

Sterling Boys Tennis Takes 2nd at 3-2-1A Regional; Multiple Area Athletes Headed to State

Saturday, May 9

WICHITA, Kan. – The Sterling boys tennis team took home second place at the 3-2-1A Regional hosted by Wichita Collegiate on Friday. The home team Spartans took the team title with 26 points ahead of Sterling with 14. All of Collegiate's athletes took home the... Read More.