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McPherson Main Street Receives Designation as a 2026 Main Street America Accredited Program

Thursday, May 14

This highest national designation recognizes McPherson Main Street’s exceptional commitment to community-based revitalization and positive local impact McPHERSON, Kan. (May 7, 2026) — McPherson Main Street has been designated as a 2026 Accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main... Read More.

Barton Stuns No. 2-Ranked Cloud County, Advance in Region 6/Plains District Winner’s Bracket

Thursday, May 14

The Barton Community College baseball team delivered its biggest win of the season Wednesday afternoon at Wichita State University's Eck Stadium, knocking off second-seeded and No. 2-ranked Cloud County Community College 11-9 in the opening round of the Region 6/Plains District double-elimination tournament. Jumping out... Read More.

Dragons Place 12 on All- Jayhawk West Baseball Team

Thursday, May 14

Hutchinson CC Sports Information Backed by a record-breaking offensive season, the Hutchinson Community College baseball team had 12 players named to the 2026 All-Jayhawk West baseball team, which was released on Thursday morning. The Blue Dragons landed six players on the first team – Anthony Mazza,... Read More.

Blue Dragons Drop Plains District Opener to Cowley

Thursday, May 14

WICHITA – Cru Huenfeld hit his 23rd home run of the season on Wednesday, but the No. 4-seed Hutchinson Community College baseball team had a tough time generating offense in it Plains District Tournament opening-round matchup with the Cowley Tigers. Three Cowley pitchers held the Blue... Read More.

Hatzenbuehler Shoots 71 to Lead Dragons in Round 2 at NJCAA

Thursday, May 14

Hutchinson CC Sports Information NEWTON – Freshman Grant Hatzenbuehler became the first Blue Dragon to shoot a round under par at the 2026 NJCAA Division I National Championships on Wednesday at Sand Creek Station. But the Hutchinson Community College men's golf team lost a little bit of... Read More.

Blue Dragons Set to Open National Championships Thursday in New Mexico

Thursday, May 14

Hutchinson CC Sports Information With a pair of Region 6 team championships tucked away, the Hutchinson Community College men's and women's track and field teams took to finish off the season in grand fashion this weekend at the 2026 NJCAA Division I Championships at New... Read More.

One Teenager Stable, One in Custody Following Carey Park Shooting

Thursday, May 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On May 13th, 2026, at 8:21 P.M., officers with the Hutchinson Police Department, along with personnel from the Hutchinson Fire Department and Reno County EMS, were dispatched to the river, near Hobart-Detter Field in Carey Park, in reference to a shooting. When... Read More.

Wheat Tour 2026, Day 2

Thursday, May 14

On Wednesday, 67 people on the Wheat Quality Council’s 2025 winter wheat tour made their way from Colby to Wichita, Kansas, stopping in wheat fields along six different routes. They were joined in Wichita by local farmers. Wednesday’s wheat tour scouts made 211 stops at... Read More.

Kansas Book Festival Announces Tornado Anniversary Event Featuring Bill Kurtis, Melissa Brunner.

Thursday, May 14

TOPEKA, Kan. - The Kansas Book Festival announces A Night for the History Books: Bill Kurtis Remembers, an evening with beloved journalist, documentarian, and author Bill Kurtis. On the 60th anniversary of the 1966 Topeka tornado, the Kansas Book Festival is asking the author... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Wednesday Statewide Regional Baseball Scoreboard-5/13/26

Wednesday, May 13

3A Regional Baseball Regional 1 Bracket 1 Quarterfinals (1) Jefferson West 16, (16) Riley County 1 (3 innings) (8) Hiawatha 20, (9) Marysville 18 (4) Maur Hill-Mt. Academy 13, (13) Pleasant Ridge 0 (5 innings) (5) Nemaha Central 10, (12) Holton 0 (6 innings) Bracket 2 Quarterfinals (2) Sabetha 7, (15) Royal... Read More.

McPherson PD Honors Fallen Officers

Wednesday, May 13

Peace Officers Memorial Day was observed Wednesday by the McPherson Police Department with two ceremonies At a morning at McPherson Cemetery it honored the two McPherson officers who died in the line of duty – Night Chief Charles Bruce, who was shot and killed... Read More.

Sixth Grade Teacher Cassie Sturgeon Receives May Classroom Hero Award

Wednesday, May 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Faris Elementary School 6th Grade teacher Cassie Sturgeon makes such a big impact on her students that they don’t want to leave her class. Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Mrs. Sturgeon as this month’s Classroom Hero Award recipient presented by... Read More.