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Twins trounce Monarchs with big seventh inning

Sunday, June 29

Leading after six innings Saturday, the Hutchinson Monarchs couldn't hold on, as the Derby Twins scored seven times in the seventh inning and went on to a 13-6 win at Hobart-Detter Field. Despite the lopsided score, the Monarchs matched Derby's 14 hits. But the Monarchs... Read More.

Phillips County Deputy Shot and Killed During Arrest Attempt Friday Night, Suspect also Dead

Saturday, June 28

PHILLIPS COUNTY, Kan. — A Phillips County Sheriff's Deputy was shot and killed Friday night while attempting to make an arrest as he was investigating reports of illegal fireworks. Deputy Brandon Gaede was attempting to place the suspect in handcuffs when a struggle broke out,... Read More.

Bat Cats score early, often in bashing Newton

Friday, June 27

TJ Shaw belted a pair of home runs and drove in seven runs, and the Great Bend Bat Cats ran rampant over the Newton Rebels on Friday, winning 22-6 in Newton. Great Bend scored in six of the seven innings played. The game ended after... Read More.

Seventh-inning rally lifts Monarchs to win at Derby

Friday, June 27

The Hutchinson Monarchs scratched out a pair of seventh-inning runs Friday, breaking a tied game, and the Monarchs notched a big Jayhawk Collegiate League win by beating the Derby Twins 5-4. Tied 3-3 after six innings, the Monarchs quickly rallied in the top of the... Read More.

T & L Fireworks Honors 55 Years of Bright Traditions with Chamber Ribbon Cutting Celebration

Friday, June 27

GREAT BEND, Kan. — On June 27th, 2025, the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce joined T & L Fireworks for a heartfelt celebration marking an extraordinary milestone: 55 years of lighting up the skies and enriching holiday memories throughout Central Kansas. A festive ribbon... Read More.

City of Lyons Holds Park Dedication Ceremony for Salt Miners Park

Friday, June 27

LYONS, Kan. — The City of Lyons hosted a park dedication this morning at the corner of East Avenue South and West Commercial for Salt Miners Park, the home of the World’s Largest Saltshaker. Tanner Faust, the City of Lyons Assistant City Administrator and Community... Read More.

Schedule Set For HS Football Golden Belt Area Games of the Week

Friday, June 27

Ad Astra Radio is getting ready for the 2025 football season as the schedules are being finalized. The 2025 season will bring another edition of the Golden Belt Area Game of the Week each week on 98.9 KGBK and streaming live on adastraradio.com and... Read More.

Mix 96.7 to Broadcast High School Football McPherson Area Games of the Week

Friday, June 27

96.7 KMPK will bring another season of the McPherson Area Game of the Week for the 2025 High School Football season. The schedule primarily features schools in McPherson County as well as matchups within the county and big rivalry games. The games will broadcast live... Read More.

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

Friday, June 27

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.

Halstead Coaches, Blue Dragon Athletes Awarded at Wichita Sports Banquet

Friday, June 27

WICHITA, Kan. - Two Hutchinson Community College athletes were named the Junior College Athletes of the Year and a husband & wife duo of coaches at Halstead High School earned a special recognition at the 2025 Greater Wichita Sports Banquet, held by the Wichita Sports... Read More.

Hormigas Blown Out on the Road by Flycatchers 22-9

Friday, June 27

BLACKWELL, Okla. - The KC Iola Hormigas were on the road against the Blackwell Flycatchers, falling in blowout fashion 22-9. TEAM: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E KC Iola: 0 0 3 2 0 1 0 0 3 9 11 1 Blackwell: 1 6 3 1 3 5 3 0 X 22 13 3 Blackwell led wire to wire, using a strong second inning to push themselves out of striking distance. Despite the Hormigas' comeback efforts, they fell short... Read More.

Bat Cats Walk Off Islanders 6-5

Friday, June 27

GREAT BEND, Kan. - The Great Bend Bat Cats were at home Thurs., June 26, defeating the Kingman Islanders in walk-off fashion 6-5. TEAM: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Kingman: 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 5 8 1 Great Bend: 1 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 1 6 8 2 The Cats had a strong start to the game, scoring in just their third at-bat. Following a walk by Peanut Brazzle, he... Read More.