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20th Annual Tiger Basketball Camps Set for Summer of 2026

Thursday, April 30

McPherson, Kan. - Men's Basketball Coach Tony Romero announces dates and sessions for the 20th Annual Tiger Basketball Camp. The camps will be ran by Coach Romero, his staff, and/or current Tiger basketball players. Session 1 (K – 4th grade boys & girls) June 8th-June 11th 9:45am... Read More.

Swedes Finish 4th at KCAC Conference Championship

Thursday, April 30

Newton, Kan. - The Bethany College Women's Golf team took down the road to Newton, Kan. to participate in their final tournament of the Spring season the KCAC Conference tournament. The championship was played over 54 holes. As a team, Bethany finished 4th. The Swedes... Read More.

Baker, Newmiller Both Earn All-KCAC Honors

Thursday, April 30

Lindsborg, Kan. - The KCAC has announced the 2026 KCAC Softball All-Conference teams and individual awards winners. Student-athletes were selected for all awards by a vote of the KCAC head softball coaches. Dylann Baker earned All-KCAC Third Team honors as a utliity pitcher. Baker was second... Read More.

Swedes Put Up a Fight in KCAC Playoffs

Thursday, April 30

Salina, Kan. – The Bethany College Swedes Softball team qualified for the 2026 KCAC Softball Championships with their win over Oklahoma Wesleyan University last week. As the eight-seed, the Swedes had a tall task ahead of them. GAME 1: SWEDES 0, VALOR 6 First up, the... Read More.

Statement Victory; Bulldogs Open KCAC Tournament with Win over Friends

Thursday, April 30

Salina, Kan – In their KCAC Tournament debut, the Bulldogs faced the Friends University Falcons in the opening round of the bracket. Friends came into the tournament as the No. 4 seed just ahead of the Bulldogs who checked in as the No. 5 seed.... Read More.

Waldo Estate Makes Historic Gift to Hutchinson Community College

Thursday, April 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community College Endowment Association has announced a $1.8 million gift from the estate of Ray and Dolores “Dee” Waldo, the most sizable contributions in the organization’s history. This remarkable gift builds upon the Waldos’ long-standing legacy of generosity, following a... Read More.

McPherson Center for Health Expands Digestive Care with Advanced Endoflip and Bravo Technology

Wednesday, April 29

McPherson, KS- McPherson Center for Health is expanding access to advanced digestive care with the addition of the Endoflip 300 and Bravo pH Monitoring System, two technologies now available locally thanks to support from the McPherson Health Care Foundation and generous community donors. These... Read More.

Salthawk Soccer Takes Strong Maize South Team to Overtime

Wednesday, April 29

The Hutchinson High girls soccer team had a valiant effort on Tuesday, as the Salthawks took perennial Class 5A power Maize South to overtime, but the Mavericks prevailed, 2-1. The game was knotted 1-1 at halftime and at the end of regulation. Maize South improved to... Read More.

Salthawk Softball Falls Twice to Salina Central

Wednesday, April 29

The Hutchinson High softball team swept Salina South last week but couldn't do the same against Salina Central on Tuesday at Fun Valley Sports Complex. Central swept the doubleheader, winning 13-1 and 13-4. Central improved to 16-2 and moved into second place in the Class 5A... Read More.

Salthawk Baseball Swept by Salina Central

Wednesday, April 29

The Hutchinson High baseball team was swept Tuesday in a doubleheader at Hobart-Detter Field, as Salina Central left town with 11-0 and 20-6 wins. Central improved to 17-1 and remained on top of the Class 5A West Regional standings. Hutchinson fell to 2-18. Friday, the Salthawks... Read More.

Teams Still Being Accepted for ASD Madathon, Button Hunt Licenses Still Available

Wednesday, April 29

Registrations are still being taken for the McPherson County All Schools Day Madathon Friday afternoon, May 8th in Linnea Park. Madathon Chair Leslie Buettenbaugh told Ad Astra News registrations for the 5th and 8th Grade events somewhat inspired by a 1970’s TV show are... Read More.

Young Kansan Award Winners Named at Hutchinson Community College

Wednesday, April 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Two outstanding Hutchinson Community College students were recognized as the 2026 Young Kansan Award winners at a ceremony on campus on April 29. The students will also be honored during the College’s commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 8. Erin Schwertfeger (Turon) and... Read More.