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Central Kansas Hits Record Rainfall this Summer, Temperatures Stay Average

Tuesday, September 2

To say it was a wet summer in mid-Kansas was, for the most part, an understatement. Parts of McPherson, Marion and Rice counties saw rainfall for June through August, considered meteorological summer, in excess of 20 inches, with the largest amount in the area recorded... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Monday High School Scoreboard Hutchinson-9/1/25

Tuesday, September 2

Boys Soccer Wichita North 4, Hutchinson 3 (Wichita South Titan Classic) Newton 9, Wichita West 1 (Wichita South Titan Classic) Hesston 3, Life Prep Academy 2 (OT: Hesston 4-3 PK)

Andale Fall Sports Teams Start Strong: Volleyball and Girls Golf Results

Tuesday, September 2

ANDALE, Kan. — Fall sports are underway in Andale with two teams competing during the final week of August. Two sports will begin their seasons this week. The cross country teams will travel to Clearwater on Thursday, while the football team will open its season... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Project Deductions, McPherson College CARS Club Cruise-in

Tuesday, September 2

McPHERSON, Kan. — One more change order on the Euclid extension of the Elm Street Drainage project was approved by the McPherson City Commission Tuesday. This change order reduced the contract amount by $8,261.37 to reflect actual quantities used on the project by Vogts-Parga... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Kansas City, Kansas Police Officer Hunter Simoncic

Tuesday, September 2

TOPEKA, Kan. — In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday directed flags be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities from sunup to sundown on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in honor of Kansas City, Kansas Police Officer... Read More.

Evergy Encourages Customers to be Prepared During National Preparedness Month

Tuesday, September 2

KANSAS, Mo. (September 2, 2025) — September is National Preparedness Month. Evergy encourages customers to prepare themselves, their families and their homes for the change in seasons. Customer preparation Download Evergy’s mobile app to easily report and track outages. The app is available for download... Read More.

Blue Dragon Women’s Soccer Team Shuts Out NOC-Enid

Tuesday, September 2

Isabela Puccinelli scored two goals to lead the No. 15-ranked Hutchinson Community College Blue Dragon women’s soccer team to a 4-0 victory over NOC-Enid Sunday at the Enid Soccer Complex. Hutchinson led 2-0 at halftime. Beatriz Carvalho and Olivia Tamaki scored second-half goals for the Blue... Read More.

Salthawk Boys Soccer Team Falls to Wichita North in Titan Classic Opener

Tuesday, September 2

The Hutchinson High School boys soccer team opened the season Monday (Labor Day) with a 4-3 loss Wichita North in the first round of the 46th Klaus Kollmai Wichita South Titan Classic. Wichita North took the lead 1-0 on an own goal 10 minutes into... Read More.

High School Football Preview: Harvey County

Tuesday, September 2

Ad Astra Radio is previewing area football teams, based on county. Today, we preview Harvey County. Previous previews: Aug. 25: Pawnee County. Aug. 26: Kingman County Aug. 27: western Sedgwick County Aug. 28: Stafford County Aug. 29: Reno County Aug. 30: Rush County Aug. 31 Barton County Sept. 1 Edwards County Sept. 1: Read More.

Viking Volleyball Takes 5th at CKL Preseason; Girls Tennis Opens Season

Tuesday, September 2

LINDSBORG, Kan. – It was a slow week to start the 2025-26 high school sports season for the Smoky Valley Vikings. The girls tennis and volleyball teams each opened their season at Hesston during the final week of August. The highlight saw the volleyball... Read More.

Walker Named Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at Sterling College

Monday, September 1

STERLING, Kan. (August 20, 2025) — Sterling College has named Dr. John Walker as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. In this role, Walker will serve as the senior academic officer of the College and a member of the President’s Cabinet. He... Read More.

Tescott Man Honored for Saving Moundridge Teen in Boating Incident at Kanopolis Lake July 3rd

Monday, September 1

A Tescott man was honored Friday night for his rescue of a Moundridge teen July 3 at Kanopolis Lake after a boating incident that claimed the lives of her father and best friend. Daryl Lee was presented an honorary commission from Ellsworth County Sheriff Kenny... Read More.