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Dechant, Schmeidler, Henton Top SIK 2-1A All-State Baseball Team

Sunday, June 14

Hutchinson Trinity Catholic’s Drew Dechant was named Sports in Kansas Class 2-1A All-State Baseball Pitcher of the Year for 2026. Player of the Year honors went to Hays-Thomas More Prep-Marian’s Ty Schmeidler and Coach of the Year honors went to Frankfort’s Drue Henton. Dechant and Schmeidler... Read More.

Search Ongoing for Missing Gas Man, Outside Group to Arrive Monday to Assist

Sunday, June 14

A search is ongoing for a 61 year old Gas man who disappeared June 9th. Richard Stahl was last seen wearing black shorts, a gray shirt and and Ozark Black Velcro sandals. He's around six feet tall, 150 to 170 pounds with curly blonde... Read More.

Container Garden Project Helps 100+ Households Grow Fresh Food at Home

Sunday, June 14

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Central Kansas Partnership (CKP) recently distributed container gardens to over 100 low-income and elderly individuals and families throughout Barton County, helping increase access to fresh produce while promoting healthy lifestyles and well-being. This outreach was made possible through a grant... Read More.

High Wind, Heavy Rain Impact Southeast Kansas Saturday night

Sunday, June 14

Wind gusts as high as 65 to 70 miles an hour brought damage across southeast Kansas Saturday night. Allen County Emergency Management Director Jason Trego said there were a number of instances of trees downed along county roads to the south of Gas and... Read More.

Monarchs’ Bats Stymied in Loss to Junction City

Sunday, June 14

The Hutchinson Monarchs couldn't get their bats going Saturday, as a lengthy weather delay and sharp pitching from Junction City foiled the Monarchs in a 5-2 loss at Hobart-Detter Field. The game was delayed about 90 minutes in the third inning when storms passed through... Read More.

West Eight-Man I Squad, East Eight-Man II Team Post Shutouts for 2nd Straight Year

Saturday, June 13

The 41st annual Kansas Eight-Man All-Star Games took place Saturday at Trojan Field in Beloit. The West team won the Eight-Man I All-Star Game 52-0 and the East team shut out the West 30-0 in the Eight-Man II All-Star Game. In 2025, the West Division I... Read More.

Area Athletes Named Finalists for Prestigious Awards

Friday, June 12

WICHITA, Kan. — The Wichita Sports Commission has released their finalists for their prestigious Athlete of the Year awards in 2026. Among the six combined finalists for the boys and girls awards, three are from the Ad Astra Radio area. Sterling's Chelsie Brown is one... Read More.

Salina Regional Health Center Names New CFO

Friday, June 12

Salina Regional Health Center announced today the appointment of Dianna White as its next Chief Financial Officer. White is a highly-respected health care finance executive with extensive experience in financial leadership, strategic planning and operational excellence. She will oversee Salina Regional's financial operations... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council to Hold Public Hearing on ‘Meadows on Monroe’ Housing Project

Friday, June 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson may take another step toward addressing housing next week. City officials have scheduled a public hearing for next Tuesday, June 16, to discuss the proposed "Meadows on Monroe" Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (RHID). The project, which aims to boost new residential... Read More.

Buhler City Council Announces Leadership Change in Police Department

Friday, June 12

BUHLER, Kan. - The City of Buhler has officially announced a change in leadership within its Police Department. The Buhler City Council has voted to terminate the employment of former Police Chief Banning, effective immediately. In response to the vacancy, the City has appointed Officer Brislin... Read More.

Day 3, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Friday, June 12

KANSAS - This is day 3 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. In south central Kansas, weather has been drier this week,... Read More.

Monarchs Score 14 Runs in Second Inning in Rout of Black Sox

Friday, June 12

The Hutchinson Monarchs scored 14 runs in the second inning Wednesday, sending 20 batters to the plate, and the Monarchs routed the Wichita Black Sox 16-1 at Hobart-Detter Field. The game was called off with the Monarchs batting in the bottom of the sixth inning... Read More.