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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.

SEK Boutique Crawl for a Cause Saturday

Tuesday, July 15

Four area boutiques are joining forces for a boutique crawl Saturday, that will also serve as a fundraiser for a Girard boy who suffered a traumatic brain injury last year at daycare. Audacious Boutique in Iola, Jae & Co. in Humboldt, Valley... Read More.

Chickens Remain Banned in Iola City Limits, Iola City Council Approves Items for the Allen County Fair

Tuesday, July 15

IOLA, Kan. — Keeping of chickens remains banned in Iola. The Iola City Council Monday night voted 4-3 against an ordinance that would have legalized keeping of chickens in the city limits, a topic that was brought up in April 2024 and failed on... Read More.

‘Transformative’ $250K SPRINT Grant at Lindsborg Museum Wraps Up Successfully

Tuesday, July 15

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum is closing out the books on a quarter- million-dollar grant that permitted impressive improvements. Adam Pracht, Marketing and Communications Director, said that in the two years since receiving the grant, the museum has made... Read More.

Cosmosphere and Ad Astra Academies, USD 313 Launch Innovative STEAM Academy Partnership for Kansas High School Students

Tuesday, July 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (July 15, 2025) – The Cosmosphere International SciEd Center and Space Museum, in partnership with Ad Astra Academies and USD 313, is proud to announce the launch of the Ad Astra STEAM Academy, a bold new opportunity for Kansas high school students... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Board Tackles Safety, Sweet Treats, and Structural Assessments

Tuesday, July 15

HUTCHINSON Kan. (July 15, 2025) – The Kansas State Fair Board met this morning to address a range of updates and approvals ahead of the upcoming State Fair, scheduled for September 5th through the 14th. Key discussions included enhancing public safety, exciting new merchandise... Read More.

Chiefs Beat Franchise Tag Deadline, Sign Guard Trey Smith to a 4-year, $94M Deal, AP Source Says

Tuesday, July 15

By Stephen Whyno KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs beat the deadline to sign franchise-tagged guard Trey Smith to a multiyear contract, agreeing to terms Tuesday on a $94 million deal, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press. The four-year... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Board of Education Accepts Quote for Floor Replacement of The Roundhouse

Tuesday, July 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — The June 17-18 rain and windstorm that brought between 7-10 inches of rain and near 90 mile an hour winds resulted in the floor of the McPherson High School Roundhouse being ruined. The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education last night accepted... Read More.

Prairie Land Realtors Reports Area Home Sales Up for June as Prices Varied

Tuesday, July 15

June home sales through Prairie Land Realtors' Mid-Kansas Multiple Listing Service were up 18.1% from June 2024, with 150 homes sold. Total sales volume for the month cane to $35 million, up 43.9% from a year ago. The median sales price region-wide for the month... Read More.