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McPherson USD 418 Making Changes to 2025-26 School Year Student Fees

Wednesday, July 16

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson USD 418 is making a change in how it handles student fees for the 2025-26 school year. In March, the Board of Education adopted a Learning Resource Fee, which would replace previous variable fees with a consistent flat rate, which will... Read More.

Commerce Announces Awardees to Implement Innovative ACCEL-KS Program

Wednesday, July 16

TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the department’s Office of Innovation has selected two partner organizations to implement the Proof-of-Concept portion of its Accelerating Concept to Commercialization in Kansas (ACCEL-KS) program. The partners are Groover Labs... Read More.

Blue Dragons Softball’s Aguirre Named NFCA Assistant Coach of the Year

Wednesday, July 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - Hutchinson Community College assistant softball coach Ray Aguirre earned a national honor on Wednesday being named the Easton/National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) NJCAA Division I National Assistant Coach of the Year. Aguirre has been with the Blue Dragon softball program for... Read More.

Marion High School Introduces New Head Softball Coach Jayden May

Wednesday, July 16

MARION, Kan. - The Marion-Florence USD 408 school district announced via social media the introduction of Jayden May, Marion High School's new Head Softball Coach. May recently graduated from Marion High School who starred on the Lady Warriors' softball team. As a player, she was a... Read More.

Monarchs drop another to Junction City

Wednesday, July 16

The Hutchinson Monarchs fell for the second straight night to the Junction City Brigade, losing 13-3 on Tuesday in Junction City. It's the first time this season the Monarchs, the Jayhawk Collegiate League champions, have lost consecutive games, and the first time they allowed double-digit... Read More.

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.