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Dragons Open Postseason with Allen Red Devils

Tuesday, May 5

Hutchinson CC Sports Information The No. 22-ranked Hutchinson Community College baseball team will meet the Allen Red Devils in an opening-round series of the Plains District (Region 6) Tournament, which begins on Thursday at Hobart-Detter Field. Game 1 of the best-of-3 series between the Blue Dragons... Read More.

Bluejays Complete String Showing at KCAC Championships Highlighted by Kaniper’s KCAC Title

Tuesday, May 5

WICHITA, Kan. – Tabor College Track and Field competed at the 2026 KCAC Track and Field Championships in Wichita last week, hosted by Friends. The team had a solid showing, posting 31 personal records, four event finalists, nine KCAC Honorable Mention performances, three medal winning performances,... Read More.

Bluejay Baseball Ends Their KCAC Tournament Run Against Oklahoma Wesleyan

Tuesday, May 5

SALINA, Kan. – Bluejay Baseball took on Oklahoma Wesleyan in their second game on Friday to continue their run in the KCAC Tournament. The game marked a rematch between the two teams from the opening game in the tournament just two days prior. SCORE Tabor: 3... Read More.

Comeback Effort Falls Short as Bluejay Softball Ends Season in KCAC Tournament

Tuesday, May 5

SALINA, Kan. – Tabor College Softball continued their run in the KCAC Softball tournament on Thursday morning as they took on Friends in an elimination game. SCORE Tabor: 7 – Friends: 8 GAME NOTES With the loss, the Bluejays fell to 22-25 on the season and closed... Read More.

Track & Field Set to Compete at NCCAA Nationals after Strong SAC Showing

Tuesday, May 5

Wilmore, Ky. - Three individuals from the CCCK Cross Country/ Track & Field Team are set to compete at the NCCAA National Championships hosted by Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky on May 6th-8th. Cristina Laudan is competing in the High Jump after besting the NCCAA... Read More.

Three Hutchinson Community College Students Earn Top Ambassador Honors for 2025–2026

Tuesday, May 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College has announced that Camryn Goertz, Valerie Weninger, and Elleson Yost have been selected as the 2025–2026 Wes Christopher Ambassadors of the Year. Camryn Goertz is a graduate of Buhler High School. In addition to serving as an Ambassador, she... Read More.

Allen County EMS Director Leaving, County Commissioners Hear More Budget Proposals

Tuesday, May 5

Allen County EMS Director Michael Burnett is stepping down effective Friday. Burnett announced during this morning's Allen County Commission meeting that he is leaving to become EMS director for Crawford County. Commissioners appointed Iola Fire Chief Cory Isbell to serve as interim director while... Read More.

Bullpup Boys Tennis Begins Postseason 2nd in AVCTL Meet

Tuesday, May 5

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson High School's Boys Tennis team began their postseason at home on Monday, May 4, placing 2nd in the AVCTL 3-4 meet. FULL RESULTS Rylan Unruh finished 5th in the Singles tournament, and Jonas Emery / Mason Eisenbarth finished 3rd in... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Monday High School Scoreboard Statewide-5/4/26

Tuesday, May 5

Baseball Buhler 8, Andale/Garden Plain 4 Andale/Garden Plain 13, Buhler 7 Lyons/Sterling 15, Skyline 0 (4 innings) Lyons/Sterling 15, Skyline 0 (3 innings) Halstead 13, Belle Plaine 2 (5 innings) Halstead 15, Belle Plaine 0 (3 innings) Cheney 12, El Dorado 4 Pratt 5, Kingman/Norwich 4 Kingman/Norwich 8, Pratt 5 Council Grove 13, Hillsboro/Peabody-Burns... Read More.

Cattle Chat: Growth Implants’ Effect on Efficiency

Tuesday, May 5

K-State beef cattle experts discuss performance benefits, hormone misconceptions and management considerations regarding the use of growth implants MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University beef cattle experts say growth-promoting implants continue to be one of the most effective and researched tools available to beef producers. On... Read More.

Now’s the Time to Fertilize Warm-Season Grasses in Kansas

Tuesday, May 5

Late spring, early summer applications are ideal, says K-State horticulture expert MANHATTAN, Kan. — It’s crunch time for homeowners and others who manage warm-season grasses in Kansas. “Turfgrasses should be fertilized when they are actively growing,” said K-State horticulture expert Matt McKernan. “For warm-season grasses, that... Read More.

McPherson College Names Dr. Michael Stichter as Founding Director and Chair of Engineering

Tuesday, May 5

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College has named Dr. Michael Stichter, founding director and chair of engineering, a key milestone as the college prepares to launch its new engineering degree this fall. An alumnus of the college's automotive restoration program and an experienced professional engineer, Stichter... Read More.