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Ad Astra Radio Thursday High School Scoreboard Hutchinson-8/28/25

Friday, August 29

Girls Golf 4A Girls State Preview @ Hutchinson (Carey Park) Full Results Team-1. Wamego 329, 2. Wellington 334, 3. McPherson 347 Individual Champion & Area Top 10 Finishers-1. Addison Douglass, Wamego 68; T2. Anika Paulsrud, Buhler 79 Girls Tennis Hesston Invitational Team-1. McPherson 26, 2. Buhler 25, 3. Hesston Individual Area... Read More.

City of Newton Launches Newton Next, New Comprehensive Planning Process

Friday, August 29

NEWTON, Kan. — The City of Newton has begun its new comprehensive planning initiative, Newton Next. The community-centered effort will update the previous plan, ReNewton, which was developed in 2010. The plan will serve as a roadmap for how the city grows, preserves its unique... Read More.

No. 9 Volleyball Cougars Open Busy Weekend with Sweep Over No. 8 MSU-West Plains

Friday, August 29

GREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) -The No. 9 ranked Barton Community College volleyball team started its challenging weekend on the right note Thursday evening, sweeping No. 8 Missouri State University-West Plains (25-17, 25-20, 25-17) in the opening night of the Victory Electric Classic. BOX SCORE The... Read More.

McPherson College Athletics Tickets on Sale

Friday, August 29

McPHERSON, Kan. (MacBulldogs.com) - McPherson College Athletics is thrilled to announce that tickets for the 2025 Bulldog athletic season are officially on sale! This year promises to be bigger and better than ever, and we can't wait to pack the stands with the energy and... Read More.

Incident at Smoky Valley High School Turns Out to be False Alarm

Friday, August 29

LINDSBORG, Kan. — An incident this morning at Smoky Valley High School in Lindsborg turned out to not be as serious as first feared. USD 400 Superintendent Quinton Breese said a community member alerted authorities about a possible weapon seen in a student's car on... Read More.

High School Football Preview: Reno County

Friday, August 29

Ad Astra Radio is previewing area football teams, based on county. Today, we preview Reno County. Previous previews: Aug. 25: Pawnee County. Aug. 26: Kingman County Aug. 27: western Sedgwick County Aug. 28: Stafford County Buhler Crusaders Coach: Steve Warner, 189h season (164-54; 37 years overall, 284-115) Classification: 4A District: West 2024: 9-3 Postseason:... Read More.

Kansas State Parks Propose Fee Hikes to Cover Parks Cost

Thursday, August 28

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is proposing significant increases in state park fees. KDWP officials say the increases are needed to cover park costs that have gone up nearly 45 percent since 2016, and Parks Director Conner O'Flannagan said they are necessary... Read More.

ACC Baseball Team Volunteers to Read with Children

Thursday, August 28

IOLA, Kan. (Aug. 28, 2025) — Student-athletes from the Allen Community College Baseball Team have stepped up to the plate in a new way this fall—by volunteering to read to children at Iola Elementary School. The initiative, which began as a community service partnership,... Read More.

Smoky Hill River Festival Seeking Button Art Designs for 50th Festival

Thursday, August 28

SALINA, Kan. — Salina Arts and Humanities is seeking local artists to design the button that will celebrate 50 years of the Smoky Hill River Festival next year. Among submission criteria for the button, artists are encouraged to include the number 50 in their design.... Read More.

Local Leaders Reflect on Nearly a Century of Making a Difference

Thursday, August 28

GREAT BEND, Kan. (8/27/2025) — The Kiwanis Club of Great Bend is marking a significant milestone this year as it celebrates 85 years of dedicated service to the community. This remarkable achievement represents decades of commitment to improving the lives of children and strengthening... Read More.

Mastermind Grants Open Now Through Sept. 30, Upcoming County Wide Mastermind Summit

Thursday, August 28

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) is now accepting applications for its Mastermind McPherson County grant process. Applications are open through Sept. 30 for county nonprofits, government entities and community groups. To be considered, projects must address one of the key... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff to Honor the Victims of Minneapolis, Minnesota Shooting

Thursday, August 28

TOPEKA, Kan. — Today, in honor of the victims of the Minneapolis, Minnesota shooting at Annunciation Catholic School, Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, directed flags throughout the State of Kansas be lowered to half-staff effective immediately until sundown on Sunday,... Read More.