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Monarchs fall as Derby completes big comeback

By Brad Hallier The Derby Twins scored six runs over the final three innings, including three in the ninth inning, as the Twins overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Hutchinson Monarchs 9-8 on Sunday in Derby. The loss dropped the Monarchs to 8-2. The Monarchs ouhit... Read More.

Local Student Athletes Show Out in State Trap Shooting Tournament

SEDGWICK, Kan. - Student-athletes around Kansas came together June 14-15 in Sedgwick for the State Trap Shooting Tournament. The 1A tournament took place Saturday, June 14, kicking off the busy weekend. Southern Coffey County took home the top spot in Novice and Jr. Varsity while taking... Read More.

MHS Softball Coach Resigns Following State Title Run

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson High School head softball coach Daryl Hoelting resigned from his position following an undefeated state title run in his lone season with the Bullpups. McPherson Athletic Director Shane Backhus told Ad Astra Radio that Hoelting resigned on Monday, June 8. No further... Read More.

Athletics End 14-Game Road Losing Streak, Beat Royals 6-4

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Austin Wynns and Luis Urías hit home runs, Luis Severino pitched 7 2/3 strong innings, and the Athletics beat Kansas City 6-4 on Friday night to end a 14-game road losing streak and hand the Royals their fourth straight loss. Severino... Read More.

Three Arrests, Two Cases, One Unusual in Great Bend

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Police have of late had some interesting cases, including one in a place you wouldn't think of. Case one began June 6th when they took a report of a theft in progress in the 900 Block of MacArthur Road where... Read More.

Vassart’s late single drives Monarchs to win at Great Bend

By Brad Hallier Tyson Vassart singled with one out in the top of the eighth inning Friday, scoring Keegan Demmer and AJ Mustow, breaking a scoreless game, and the Hutchinson Monarchs vaulted to first place in the Jayhawk Collegiate Baseball League by beating the Great... Read More.

Alex Gordon Ready for Induction into Royals Hall of Fame

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (June 12, 2025) — Alex Gordon became the newest addition to the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame. Gordon was the second overall pick in the 2005 Major League draft. He also became a three-time American League All-Star. But as Greg... Read More.

Celebrating Fifteen Years of Maurices in Great Bend

Great Bend, Kan. — Congratulations to Maurices for celebrating 15 years at their current location! On June 14th, Maurices, a leading women’s fashion brand, celebrated 15 years of success and continued growth at their current location on 10th St. Maurices, was founded on the... Read More.