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Jayhawks Women’s Basketball Unveils 2025-26 Non-Conference Slate

Wednesday, July 16

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas head coach Brandon Schneider has announced a challenging, 12-game non-conference schedule that awaits the Jayhawks during the upcoming 2025-26 season. The Jayhawks will face three power conference opponents prior to league play, beginning with the previously announced StorageMart Border Showdown against... Read More.

Adam Frazier Returns to Royals in Trade with Pirates

Wednesday, July 16

By Alex Stumpf KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MLB.com) - The first domino in what should be a busy Trade Deadline for the Pirates fell Wednesday, as the Bucs struck a deal to send utilityman Adam Frazier to the Royals in exchange for Minor League infielder Cam Devanney. Frazier... Read More.

Barton, Hutchinson CC Earn Top-15 Finishes in 2024-25 NATYCAA Ron Case Cup

Wednesday, July 16

CLEVELAND, Ohio (KJCCC.org) - Three Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference schools have finished in the top 15 of the 2024-25 Ron Case Cup presented by Daktronics Scholarship Division, recognizing overall program excellence in two-year colleges. The competition, which is organized by the National Alliance of... Read More.

Bat Cats Unable to Overcome Strong Aviators Start, Fall 9-4

Wednesday, July 16

GREAT BEND, Kan. - The Great Bend Bat Cats fell Tues., July 15 at home against the Haysville Aviators 9-4 after the opposition had a strong start to the contest. Haysville led 4-0 through three innings on a pair of RBI hits by the Aviators, but... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Ellie Herrera, McPherson Track & Field and Soccer

Wednesday, July 16

McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce this week’s Athlete of the week. Ellie Herrera, McPherson High School upcoming sophomore. The week - Herrera wrapped up a strong freshman season at the Class 4A state track and field meet on May 30... Read More.

Halstead Promotes Chandler Henkelman as New Head Baseball Coach

Wednesday, July 16

HALSTEAD, Kan. - Halstead High School announced on social media Tues., July 15 that they have promoted Assistant Baseball Coach Chandler Henkelman as their new Head Coach. Henkelman has a hefty background of baseball going back to his playing days. He played collegiate baseball at Tabor... Read More.

Up to $1,000 Housing Assistance Grants Available for Tornado-Affected Residents in Plevna and Grinnell

Tuesday, July 15

TOPEKA, Kan. — Residents of Plevna (Reno County) and Grinnell (Gove County) who were displaced by the May 18 tornado may now apply for a $1,000 housing assistance grant to help cover emergency housing expenses. These grants are made possible through the collaborative efforts of... Read More.

SEK Boutique Crawl for a Cause Saturday

Tuesday, July 15

Four area boutiques are joining forces for a boutique crawl Saturday, that will also serve as a fundraiser for a Girard boy who suffered a traumatic brain injury last year at daycare. Audacious Boutique in Iola, Jae & Co. in Humboldt, Valley... Read More.

Chickens Remain Banned in Iola City Limits, Iola City Council Approves Items for the Allen County Fair

Tuesday, July 15

IOLA, Kan. — Keeping of chickens remains banned in Iola. The Iola City Council Monday night voted 4-3 against an ordinance that would have legalized keeping of chickens in the city limits, a topic that was brought up in April 2024 and failed on... Read More.

‘Transformative’ $250K SPRINT Grant at Lindsborg Museum Wraps Up Successfully

Tuesday, July 15

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum is closing out the books on a quarter- million-dollar grant that permitted impressive improvements. Adam Pracht, Marketing and Communications Director, said that in the two years since receiving the grant, the museum has made... Read More.

Cosmosphere and Ad Astra Academies, USD 313 Launch Innovative STEAM Academy Partnership for Kansas High School Students

Tuesday, July 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (July 15, 2025) – The Cosmosphere International SciEd Center and Space Museum, in partnership with Ad Astra Academies and USD 313, is proud to announce the launch of the Ad Astra STEAM Academy, a bold new opportunity for Kansas high school students... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Board Tackles Safety, Sweet Treats, and Structural Assessments

Tuesday, July 15

HUTCHINSON Kan. (July 15, 2025) – The Kansas State Fair Board met this morning to address a range of updates and approvals ahead of the upcoming State Fair, scheduled for September 5th through the 14th. Key discussions included enhancing public safety, exciting new merchandise... Read More.

Jayhawks Women’s Basketball Unveils 2025-26 Non-Conference Slate

Jayhawks Women’s Basketball Unveils 2025-26 Non-Conference Slate

Adam Frazier Returns to Royals in Trade with Pirates

Barton, Hutchinson CC Earn Top-15 Finishes in 2024-25 NATYCAA Ron Case Cup

Bat Cats Unable to Overcome Strong Aviators Start, Fall 9-4

Athlete of the Week: Ellie Herrera, McPherson Track & Field and Soccer

Halstead Promotes Chandler Henkelman as New Head Baseball Coach

Up to $1,000 Housing Assistance Grants Available for Tornado-Affected Residents in Plevna and Grinnell

SEK Boutique Crawl for a Cause Saturday

Chickens Remain Banned in Iola City Limits, Iola City Council Approves Items for the Allen County Fair

‘Transformative’ $250K SPRINT Grant at Lindsborg Museum Wraps Up Successfully

Cosmosphere and Ad Astra Academies, USD 313 Launch Innovative STEAM Academy Partnership for Kansas High School Students

Kansas State Fair Board Tackles Safety, Sweet Treats, and Structural Assessments

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