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Dragons Season Ends in Region 6 Tournament Loser’s Bracket Final

Monday, May 11

Hutchinson CC Sports Information DODGE CITY – Falling behind by as many as three runs to Butler on Sunday at Legends Park, the Hutchinson Community College softball team's late rally fell one run short and saw its 2026 season come to an end on Sunday. The... Read More.

AG Kobach Says Swatting Calls Coming From Single Foreign Source

Monday, May 11

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says the recent round of “swatting” incidents has foreign roots. Five such incidents, where fake calls are made claiming a threat with the hope of prompting intensive law enforcement action, were reported last week in southeast Kansas. Attorney... Read More.

Laudan Leads Tigers with Podium Finish at NCCAA Nationals

Monday, May 11

Wilmore, Kentucky - The NCCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships were held on the campus of Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. Three members of the Central Christian women's track and field team competed, turning in strong performances on the national stage. Cristina Laudan highlighted the Tigers'... Read More.

Swedes Split with Falcons

Monday, May 11

Lindsborg, Kan. – The Bethany College Swedes Men's and Women's Tennis teams hosted the Friends University Falcons in the final match of the three-match home series. The women would surrender the doubles point as the Falcons won two of the three matches. The duo of Read More.

McPherson City Commission Authorizes Application to Extend Northview Sidewalk

Monday, May 11

At a special meeting Monday McPherson City Commissioners authorized submission of a Transportation Alternatives grant application for the 3rd phase of the Northview sidewalk extension that would also include a portion of North Maxwell. Public Works Director Eric Duerksen said this would extend... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Accepts TEAP Study, Hears Budget Requests

Monday, May 11

The McPherson County Commission Monday officially accepted the TEAP study conducted on two intersections along Old Highway 81 in the Moundridge area. This action allows the report prepared by Kirkham Michael to be submitted to KDOT. As we reported earlier, the study recommends converting... Read More.

St. Joseph Catholic School Kindergarten Teacher Receives May Classroom Hero Award

Monday, May 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — Kindergarten teacher Jennifer Wagner goes above and beyond for her students and colleagues at St. Joseph Catholic School in McPherson. Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Miss Wagner as this month’s recipient of the Classroom Hero Award, presented by Peoples Bank... Read More.

Regular Season Concludes for Bullpup Boys Golf, Girls Swimming, and Track & Field

Monday, May 11

McPHERSON, Kan. - The spring sports are beginning to wind down, as McPherson High School's Boys Golf, Girls Swimming, and Track & Field teams concluded their regular seasons on May 7. BOYS GOLF The McPherson Boys Golf team finished its regular season on a high note, placing... Read More.

McPherson Center for Health Celebrates Staff Graduates of Leadership McPherson

Monday, May 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Center for Health is proud to recognize two outstanding team members, Kelsi Hilger, Paramedic and Lieutenant with McPherson EMS, and Colton Arnold, Certified Surgical Technician (CST), on their recent graduation from Leadership McPherson. Leadership McPherson is a respected community program designed... Read More.

Hutchinson Community Foundation Hosting Summer Workshops Focusing on Data Strategy and Leadership

Monday, May 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Leveraging data and practicing leadership will be the focus of a series of free professional development opportunities hosted by Hutchinson Community Foundation this summer as part of its ongoing Nonprofit Strength Initiative. Staff and board members of community-based organizations serving Reno County... Read More.

Jo Dee Messina Brings Bridges Tour to the Kansas State Fair

Monday, May 11

Country Stars Take The Kansas Star Casino Grandstand Stage Sunday, September 13 at 7:30 PM HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Country music icon Jo Dee Messina will bring her signature powerhouse vocals and chart-topping hits to the 2026 Kansas State Fair. Messina will take the stage at... Read More.

Wilper Named Dragon Educator of the Year

Monday, May 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College has announced that Matt Wilper, Associate Professor of Economics, has been selected as the 2025-26 Dragon Educator of the Year. Wilper was selected from nominees from all academic areas by the HutchCC Student Government Association (SGA) for the honor.... Read More.