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Jim’s Appliances of Inman Secures Naming Rights to Holman Fieldhouse Court

Wednesday, August 13

McPherson, Kan. – McPherson College Athletics is pleased to announce the purchase of naming rights to the Holman Fieldhouse court by Jim's Appliances of Inman. "We're incredibly thankful for the Pote family's commitment to McPherson College Athletics" said Athletic Director Josh Daume. "This partnership... Read More.

KU Athletics Receives Historic $300 Million Gift From Longtime Donor and Alumnus David Booth

Wednesday, August 13

LAWRENCE, Kan. (Aug. 13, 2025) — Just days before the Kansas Jayhawks football season kickoff against Fresno State on Aug. 23, the University of Kansas announced an unprecedented gift from alumnus David G. Booth of Austin, Texas. The extraordinary gift, amounting to approximately $300 million,... Read More.

K-State Begins 10th Season on Thursday

Wednesday, August 13

MANHATTAN, Kansas - K-State soccer begins its 10th overall season of action and its first under the direction of head coach Colleen Corbin in 2025. • The Wildcats open a season at home for the sixth time in program history, as the Wildcats will face... Read More.

Raiders star Crosby calls Chiefs’ Mahomes the ultimate competitor, a big reason for his success

Wednesday, August 13

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Maxx Crosby kept running into star athletes over the summer, from NBA great Kevin Garnett to former NFL wide receiver Steve Smith Sr., and the instant connection they shared made the Raiders’ star pass rusher think about another athlete... Read More.

Pasquantino doubles, homers, drives in 5, leading the Royals past the Nationals 8-5

Wednesday, August 13

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Vinnie Pasquantino doubled, homered and drove in five runs as the Kansas City Royals topped the Washington Nationals 8-5 to reach the .500 mark for the second time since mid-June. After a two-out, third-inning walk by Maikel Garcia and Bobby... Read More.

Housing Tax Credits Awarded for Projects at Two Former Iola Schools

Wednesday, August 13

Plans to convert two former elementary school buildings in Iola to housing are a big step closer to moving forward. The Kansas Housing Resources Corporation announced Monday award of funding through the federal and state Low Income Housing Tax Credit programs totaling 1.7 million dollars... Read More.

Chanute City Commision Approves Electric Rate Hike to Fund Radio Replacement, City Budget

Wednesday, August 13

CHANUTE, Kan. — The Chanute City Commission Monday approved what will for the average electric bill be a 6.5 percent increase. The just under one cent hike will be used in part to fund replacement of radios for the Police and Fire Departments, which is... Read More.

KCAC Releases Preseason Football Polls

Wednesday, August 13

KANSAS —The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference released their preseason polls on Tuesday. Friends was picked to finish atop the Franklin "Gene" Bissell Division by both the media and coaches, while Evangel was chosen as the top team in the Dr. Ted Kessinger Division in... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Ty Romero, Elyria Christian Boys Basketball

Wednesday, August 13

Congratulations to Ad Astra Radio's Athlete of the Week, Ty Romero! The week - Romero wrapped up his high school career in style at the Class 1A Division 2 state tournament on March 12-15 in Colby. Romero helped Elyria to a third-place finish by averaging... Read More.

Cosmosphere Honors the Legacy of Captain Jim Lovell; Special Display Now Open

Wednesday, August 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — In the wake of the passing of Captain Jim Lovell, the Cosmosphere is uniquely positioned to honor the memory of the legendary astronaut by sharing with guests some of the most significant artifacts from his storied career. “The Cosmosphere was saddened to... Read More.

Five Teens Hurt in Crash Near Salina, Speed a Factor

Wednesday, August 13

SALINA, Kan. — Five teens were injured when their car went off an exit ramp at the I-70/135 interchange northwest of Salina Tuesday evening. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, Zackary Vaughn of Salina was driving at a high rate of speed as he was... Read More.

ATV Accident Claims Life of Inman Man

Wednesday, August 13

INMAN, Kan. — An Inman man was killed Tuesday night in an ATV crash in southwest Kansas. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, Timothy Beckerman, 63, was driving an ATV on a field road northwest of Fowler in Meade County when he accelerated and struck... Read More.

Jim’s Appliances of Inman Secures Naming Rights to Holman Fieldhouse Court

Jim’s Appliances of Inman Secures Naming Rights to Holman Fieldhouse Court

KU Athletics Receives Historic $300 Million Gift From Longtime Donor and Alumnus David Booth

K-State Begins 10th Season on Thursday

Raiders star Crosby calls Chiefs’ Mahomes the ultimate competitor, a big reason for his success

Pasquantino doubles, homers, drives in 5, leading the Royals past the Nationals 8-5

Housing Tax Credits Awarded for Projects at Two Former Iola Schools

Chanute City Commision Approves Electric Rate Hike to Fund Radio Replacement, City Budget

KCAC Releases Preseason Football Polls

Athlete of the Week: Ty Romero, Elyria Christian Boys Basketball

Cosmosphere Honors the Legacy of Captain Jim Lovell; Special Display Now Open

Five Teens Hurt in Crash Near Salina, Speed a Factor

ATV Accident Claims Life of Inman Man

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