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2026 Regular Season Schedule Finalized; Chiefs to Play Six Primetime Contests

Friday, May 15

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Football League announced the schedule for the 2026 season on Thursday. The Chiefs are currently slated to play six primetime contests, with GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium hosting three. The club will be featured in at least 10 national games... Read More.

Season-Saving Rally Keeps Blue Dragons Alive in Plains District

Friday, May 15

WICHITA – Staring elimination in the face on Thursday at Eck Stadium, the Hutchinson Community College baseball team rallied from down seven runs against Seward County to stay alive in the Plains District Tournament. The Blue Dragons rallied to win a Plains District/Region 6 Tournament... Read More.

Buhler Girls Soccer Team Blanks Salina Central 8-0

Friday, May 15

The Buhler High School varsity girls soccer team posted an 8-0 shutout against Salina Central Thursday in Salina. The Crusaders, who have the fifth-best record in Kansas Class 4-1A at 9-4-2, host Wichita Collegiate (2-13) in a varsity-only match at 5 p.m. Friday at Crusader... Read More.

Drew Dechant Fans 16 as Trinity Advances in 2-1A Regional Semifinals

Friday, May 15

Hutchinson Trinity Catholic senior pitcher Drew Dechant struck out 16 batters in a 3-1 victory over Sedgwick in a Kansas Class 2-1A state playoff quarterfinal game Thursday at Rice Park in Hutchinson. Dechant surrendered one hit, three walks and one run over 6 2/3 innings.... Read More.

Hutchinson Central Christian, Cael Kooiman Top Field at HOPL/WSL Challenge

Friday, May 15

The Hutchinson Central Christian boys as a team and Cael Kooiman as an individual paced the field at the Heart of the Plains League/Wheat State League Challenge Tuesday at the par-71 Hesston Golf Course. The Cougar golf squad placed first with a 355 score, followed... Read More.

Buhler Golfers 2nd, McPherson 3rd at AVCTL 3 Tournament; Buhler’s Zach Chance is Top Medalist

Friday, May 15

The Buhler High School boys golf team placed second and McPherson finished third at the Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League Division 3 Tournament at the par-72 Willowbend Golf Club in Wichita. Towanda-Circle won the AVCTL 3 tournament title with a 318 score, followed by Buhler... Read More.

Haven Wildcats Baseball Team Advances to Regional Semifinals

Friday, May 15

The Haven Wildcat baseball team advanced to the Kansas Class 3A Region 3 Regional 2 semifinals with a 6-3 victory over Kingman/Norwich in the quarterfinals Wednesday at Kingman. Haven (14-11), the No. 10 seed, will play No. 2 seed Burlington (21-2) in the semifinals Tuesday... Read More.

Salthawk Soccer Ends Regular Season with Victory

Thursday, May 14

The Hutchinson High girls soccer team snapped a three-game winless skid on Thursday, beating Campus 3-1 at the Salthawk Soccer Complex. The Salthawks had sputtered a bit down the stretch, getting shut out by Maize and Salina South while tying Wichita Trinity. The Salthawks led 1-0... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Thursday Statewide Regional Baseball Scoreboard-5/14/26

Thursday, May 14

2-1A Regional Baseball Regional 1 Bracket 1 Quarterfinals (1) Frankfort 7, (16) Atchison County 6 (9) Onaga 15, (8) Bennington 2 (13) Jefferson County North 2, (4) Valley Falls 1 (5) Doniphan West 8, (12) Wabaunsee 7 Bracket 2 Quarterfinals (2) Rossville 14, (15) St. Marys 4 (6 innings) (7) Jackson Heights 9,... Read More.

Judge Apt to Retire June 10, Process to Select Replacement Begins

Thursday, May 14

The 31st Judicial District Nominating Commission met by conference call Thursday to discuss the process to fill a magistrate judge vacancy in Allen County that will be created on the retirement of Charles Apt III June 10th. A magistrate judge generally handles misdemeanor,... Read More.

Area organizations recognized as Childcare Champions

Thursday, May 14

Child Care Aware of Kansas is proud to recognize 66 Kansas communities as Child Care Community Champions, honoring their dedication to strengthening local child care systems. This recognition is part of the Child Care Friendly Communities initiative—a statewide program that uplifts community-led efforts to... Read More.

Area Organizations Recognized as Childcare Champions

Thursday, May 14

Child Care Aware of Kansas is proud to recognize 66 Kansas communities as Child Care Community Champions, honoring their dedication to strengthening local child care systems. This recognition is part of the Child Care Friendly Communities initiative—a statewide program that uplifts community-led efforts to make childcare accessible,... Read More.