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Blue Dragons Drop Plains District Opener to Cowley

Thursday, May 14

WICHITA – Cru Huenfeld hit his 23rd home run of the season on Wednesday, but the No. 4-seed Hutchinson Community College baseball team had a tough time generating offense in it Plains District Tournament opening-round matchup with the Cowley Tigers. Three Cowley pitchers held the Blue... Read More.

Hatzenbuehler Shoots 71 to Lead Dragons in Round 2 at NJCAA

Thursday, May 14

Hutchinson CC Sports Information NEWTON – Freshman Grant Hatzenbuehler became the first Blue Dragon to shoot a round under par at the 2026 NJCAA Division I National Championships on Wednesday at Sand Creek Station. But the Hutchinson Community College men's golf team lost a little bit of... Read More.

Blue Dragons Set to Open National Championships Thursday in New Mexico

Thursday, May 14

Hutchinson CC Sports Information With a pair of Region 6 team championships tucked away, the Hutchinson Community College men's and women's track and field teams took to finish off the season in grand fashion this weekend at the 2026 NJCAA Division I Championships at New... Read More.

One Teenager Stable, One in Custody Following Carey Park Shooting

Thursday, May 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On May 13th, 2026, at 8:21 P.M., officers with the Hutchinson Police Department, along with personnel from the Hutchinson Fire Department and Reno County EMS, were dispatched to the river, near Hobart-Detter Field in Carey Park, in reference to a shooting. When... Read More.

Wheat Tour 2026, Day 2

Thursday, May 14

On Wednesday, 67 people on the Wheat Quality Council’s 2025 winter wheat tour made their way from Colby to Wichita, Kansas, stopping in wheat fields along six different routes. They were joined in Wichita by local farmers. Wednesday’s wheat tour scouts made 211 stops at... Read More.

Kansas Book Festival Announces Tornado Anniversary Event Featuring Bill Kurtis, Melissa Brunner.

Thursday, May 14

TOPEKA, Kan. - The Kansas Book Festival announces A Night for the History Books: Bill Kurtis Remembers, an evening with beloved journalist, documentarian, and author Bill Kurtis. On the 60th anniversary of the 1966 Topeka tornado, the Kansas Book Festival is asking the author... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Wednesday Statewide Regional Baseball Scoreboard-5/13/26

Wednesday, May 13

3A Regional Baseball Regional 1 Bracket 1 Quarterfinals (1) Jefferson West 16, (16) Riley County 1 (3 innings) (8) Hiawatha 20, (9) Marysville 18 (4) Maur Hill-Mt. Academy 13, (13) Pleasant Ridge 0 (5 innings) (5) Nemaha Central 10, (12) Holton 0 (6 innings) Bracket 2 Quarterfinals (2) Sabetha 7, (15) Royal... Read More.

McPherson PD Honors Fallen Officers

Wednesday, May 13

Peace Officers Memorial Day was observed Wednesday by the McPherson Police Department with two ceremonies At a morning at McPherson Cemetery it honored the two McPherson officers who died in the line of duty – Night Chief Charles Bruce, who was shot and killed... Read More.

Sixth Grade Teacher Cassie Sturgeon Receives May Classroom Hero Award

Wednesday, May 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Faris Elementary School 6th Grade teacher Cassie Sturgeon makes such a big impact on her students that they don’t want to leave her class. Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Mrs. Sturgeon as this month’s Classroom Hero Award recipient presented by... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Tuesday High School Scoreboard Statewide-5/12/26

Wednesday, May 13

Baseball McPherson 7, Buhler 5 (9 innings) McPherson 12, Buhler 2 Hoisington/Central Plains 5, Lyons/Sterling 3 Pratt 7, Larned 1 Pratt 15, Larned 1 (5 innings) Mulvane 10, Chanute 0 (6 innings) Ottawa 2, Chanute 1 Softball McPherson 11, Buhler 3 McPherson 18, Buhler 6 (5 innings) Sterling 15, Ell-Saline 4 (5 innings) Sterling 19, Ell-Saline... Read More.

Newton City Commission Approves Additional Lease for Business expansion

Wednesday, May 13

The Newton City Commission Tuesday approved an agreement for Ballard Aviation to lease 17 acres of agricultural land just south and west of its facility at Newton City/County Airport. Ballard has operated at the airport since 2008, offering aircraft sales, maintenance and modifications. The... Read More.

Blue Dragons Grind in Opening Round, 4th at NJCAA After 1 Round

Wednesday, May 13

Hutchinson CC Sports Information NEWTON – With sustained southerly winds around 25 mph on Tuesday, the No. 7-ranked Hutchinson Community College men's golf team battled back from a tough start to be in the Top 5 of the NJCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship after... Read More.