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Ellinwood Freshman Wirtz Secures Three Golds to Highlight State Track & Field

Sunday, June 1

WICHITA, Kan. – It was a successful weekend for multiple athletes from the Larned/Golden Belt area of Ad Astra Radio at the KSHSAA State Track & Field Championships. Ellinwood Freshman Reagan Wirtz stole the show, though, capping her maiden high school voyage with three... Read More.

Buhler Sports Roundup: Golf and Track & Field Seasons Conclude at State

Sunday, June 1

BUHLER, Kan.— Buhler golf put together a solid finish to the season, finishing just one stroke outside the top five at the 4A State Golf Tournament on May 28th at Newton's Sand Creek Station. Wamego won the tournament for a third consecutive year. TEAM SCORES ... Read More.

Bullpup Baseball Falls in Scrappy Semifinal, Take 3rd Place in State

Saturday, May 31

SALINA, Kan. - The McPherson High School Baseball team closed out their 2025 season at Dean Evans Stadium in Salina Friday, May 30 in the 4A Baseball State Tournament. The Bullpups fell to Rock Creek 3-1 in an extra-inning semifinal matchup but blew out Paola... Read More.

Bullpup Softball Caps Undefeated Season with First State Title

Friday, May 30

SALINA, Kan. – The McPherson Bullpups softball team used an outstanding pitching effort from Addison Chapman and timely offense on their way to their first ever softball state championship on Friday. After a 7-0 shutout of Clearwater in the semifinals, the Bullpups battled a... Read More.

Utility Crews Working on Main Break at South of 10th and Hickory Intersection

Friday, May 30

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend utility crews are working on a water main break at the south of 10th and Hickory intersection. Water service outages are to be expected in the area. A short section south of the 10th and... Read More.

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

Friday, May 30

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae. The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to Oct. 31, as do the harmful... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Yates Center

Friday, May 30

YATES CENTER, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Yates Center public water supply system located in Woodson County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water for one... Read More.

Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Offers New X-Ray Room Equipment

Friday, May 30

LARNED, Kan. (May 29, 2025) — The new x-ray room at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital (PVCH) is home to equipment with built-in safety features, as well as the capability of taking images while the patient is standing. The Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Foundation helped finance... Read More.

Friendship Meals and Some Meals on Wheels Programs Threatened Due to Funding Shortfalls

Friday, May 30

Unless additional funding can be secured, Friendship Meals and Meals on Wheels programs in ten counties operated by Hutchinson-based Everfull, formerly Aging Projects, Inc., could be terminated by the first of July. Locally, this could involve programs locally in Kingman, McPherson, Reno, and Rice... Read More.

3 Dogs Perish in Evening House Fire

Friday, May 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (May 29, 2025) - At 7:47 PM the Hutchinson Fire Department responded to the 7000 Blk of North Lorraine for a reported structure fire. While enroute it was reported that the occupants were not in the house, but several dogs were still... Read More.

Top-Seeded Bullpup Baseball & Softball Win State Quarterfinal, Aim for Title Run Friday

Thursday, May 29

SALINA, Kan. - The McPherson High School Baseball & Softball team won their State Quarterfinal games in Salina Thursday, May 29, moving them onto the State Semifinals and guaranteeing them two games Friday, May 30. SOFTBALL: W 10-1 vs. CIRCLE McPherson Softball started the day at 11:00... Read More.

Heart of America League Announces 2025 Baseball & Softball All-League Teams

Thursday, May 29

The Heart of America League released their All-League baseball and softball teams for local high schools. Listed below are the honorees. Players listed in bold text indicate representation of a school covered by Ad Astra Radio. BASEBALL 1ST TEAM: Pitcher: Cory Crumrine (Sr., Sedgwick) Pitcher: Drew Dechant... Read More.