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Bailey Backhaus Named 1st-Team NJCAA All-American

Thursday, June 5

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information HUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - Hutchinson Community College sophomore shortstop Bailey Backhaus earned another postseason award Wednesday being named first-team NJCAA Division I Softball All-American. The sophomore from Newkirk, Oklahoma, became the first Blue Dragon in 33 years to be named a first-team... Read More.

Mosquito Fogging to Start Tonight

Wednesday, June 4

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend plans to fog for mosquitos the following dates: June 4, 5, 12, 19, 26. Spraying will be from 8 p.m. till Midnight. The public is encouraged, and especially those with medical issues and pets, to... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Approves Installation of New Playground Equipment at Shadduck Park

Wednesday, June 4

Hutchinson City Council Meeting 6/3/25 Highlights HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council Tuesday night approved purchase and installation of new playground equipment at Shadduck Park,which adjoins the Boys and Girls Club which is partnering in the project. Members of the club's Teen Advisory Council did... Read More.

Central Christian College Announces Golf Tournament Athletics Fundraiser

Wednesday, June 4

McPHERSON, Kan. - The Central Christian College of Kansas (CCCK) has announced details of their Athletics Golf Tournament Fundraiser. The golf tournament will played Saturday, July 19 at Turkey Creek Golf Course in McPherson. The tournament is a fundraiser for the CCCK Tigers' Athletic Department. Anyone... Read More.

Kansas Men’s Basketball Agrees to Home-and-Home Series with UConn

Wednesday, June 4

LAWRENCE, Kan - The Kansas Jayhawks Men's Basketball team as agreed with the University of Connecticut (UConn) for a home-and-home series starting in 2025. The first meeting of the new series will be at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence on Tuesday, Dec. 2. The series will then... Read More.

Former Conference Foes Wichita State & Loyola-Chicago Agree to Men’s Basketball Home-and-Home Series

Wednesday, June 4

By Wichita State Athletics WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - Former Missouri Valley Conference foes, Wichita State and Loyola Chicago, have agreed to a home-and-home series, beginning in 2025. Wichita State will host the Ramblers in Charles Koch Arena on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 and make the return trip... Read More.

Long-Tenured Bethany XC & Track Coach Yoder to Lead Programs at Tabor College

Wednesday, June 4

HILLSBORO, Kan. - Aaron Yoder, the current longest-tenured coach at Bethany College and one of the premium Cross Country and Track & Field coaches in the KCAC, will move on from Lindsborg and will lead Tabor College as the new Director of Cross Country and... Read More.

Sterling College Softball Coach Lira Steps Down to Take NCAA DII Position

Wednesday, June 4

By Sterling College Athletics STERLING, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) - Sterling College Athletics and Director of Athletics Justin Morris announced today that head softball coach Taylor Lira has resigned from her position. "While we are extremely sad to see Coach Lira step down, we are very excited for... Read More.

Hutch CC Softball’s Bailey Backhaus Named NFCA Golden Shoe Winner

Wednesday, June 4

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information HUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - Hutchinson Community College sophomore shortstop Bailey Backhaus was named the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Golden Shoe winner for 2025 NJCAA Division I Softball on Tuesday. The Golden Shoe Award is presented by New Balance. The award is... Read More.

Introducing Ad Astra Radio’s Hutchinson / Larned News Director Kaitlyn Mauro

Wednesday, June 4

Ad Astra Radio is excited to introduce the newest member to the News Team, Kaitlyn Wolters-Mauro from Atwood, Kansas. Kaitlyn will have the title of Hutchinson/Larned News Director. "At Ad Astra Radio, we take our role as local broadcasters very seriously. We want to entertain, engage... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Jay Smith, Little River Track and Field

Wednesday, June 4

LITTLE RIVER, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Little River High School senior Jay Smith as this week's Athlete of the Week. The week - Smith won a pair of races at the all-classes wheelchair state track meet on Saturday at Cessna... Read More.

Lindsborg Community Hospital Now Offering $35 Sports Physicals

Wednesday, June 4

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Lindsborg Community Hospital is now offering sports physicals for student athletes at a convenient cash price of $35. These physicals are available by appointment in the clinic or on a walk-in basis at Urgent Care, giving families flexible options to fit... Read More.

Bailey Backhaus Named 1st-Team NJCAA All-American

Bailey Backhaus Named 1st-Team NJCAA All-American

Mosquito Fogging to Start Tonight

Hutchinson City Council Approves Installation of New Playground Equipment at Shadduck Park

Central Christian College Announces Golf Tournament Athletics Fundraiser

Kansas Men’s Basketball Agrees to Home-and-Home Series with UConn

Former Conference Foes Wichita State & Loyola-Chicago Agree to Men’s Basketball Home-and-Home Series

Long-Tenured Bethany XC & Track Coach Yoder to Lead Programs at Tabor College

Sterling College Softball Coach Lira Steps Down to Take NCAA DII Position

Hutch CC Softball’s Bailey Backhaus Named NFCA Golden Shoe Winner

Introducing Ad Astra Radio’s Hutchinson / Larned News Director Kaitlyn Mauro

Athlete of the Week: Jay Smith, Little River Track and Field

Lindsborg Community Hospital Now Offering $35 Sports Physicals

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