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Lyons Police Chief Suspended, Suspension Extended Pending Further Investigation

Tuesday, March 3

LYONS, Kan. — The suspension of Lyons Police Chief Justin Holliday by Mayor Alicia Hommon has been extended for two weeks. The suspension of Holliday was disclosed to the Lyons City Council by Hommon in an executive session during their last meeting on Feb.... Read More.

Lyons Junior Jace Grizzle Caps Off Unbeaten Season with State Wrestling Title

Monday, March 2

Lyons junior Jace Grizzle captured the 150-pound weight class state championship Saturday at the Kansas Class 3-2-1A state boys wrestling meet at Fort Hays State University’s Gross Memorial Coliseum. Grizzle decisioned Minneapolis sophomore Jasper Johns in the 150-pound weight class championship match and finished the... Read More.

Nickerson’s Elizabeth Dick Placed 2nd at 4A Girls State Wrestling

Monday, March 2

Nickerson High School senior Elizabeth “Liz” Dick placed second in the Kansas Class 4A girls state tournament at 235 pounds. Dick was pinned in the 235-pound weight class title match to Baldwin’s Finnley Kellerman and finished the season with a 28-2 record. Kellerman posted a... Read More.

Nickerson’s Monroe, Buhler’s Hershberger Place 3rd at 4A State Wrestling

Monday, March 2

Nickerson senior 165-pounder Kris Monroe placed third in the 165-pound weight class at the Kansas Class 4A boys state tournament Saturday at Salina’s Tony’s Pizza Events Center. Monroe now owns the school record for most wins in a season (45) and posted the highest state... Read More.

Three Reno County Sabres Teams Capture Championships at KCBA Tournament

Monday, March 2

Three Reno County Sabres teams captured championships at the Kansas Christian Basketball Association Tournament Friday and Saturday. The tournament games were played at Salina Fieldhouse, Lakewood Middle School and Salina South Middle School. The Reno County Sabres defeated Smoky Valley Home Educators in the Division I... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Monday Statewide Sub-State Basketball Scoreboard-3/2/26

Monday, March 2

1A-DI Girls Sub-State Clifton-Clyde Sub-State 1 Semifinals (1) Wabaunsee 74, (8) Rural Vista 25 (4) Troy 91, (5) Goessel 37 Clifton-Clyde Sub-State 2 Semifinals (2) Centralia 70, (10) Frankfort 22 (6) Clifton-Clyde 56, (3) Olpe 41 Madison Sub-State 1 Semifinals (1) Little River 57, (8) Flinthills 26 (4) South Haven 49, (5) Central-Burden 20 Madison Sub-State 2 Semifinals (2)... Read More.

Leathers, Hall Earn Podium Spot as Bullpup Wrestling Ends Season at State

Monday, March 2

SALINA, Kan. - McPherson High School Boys & Girls Wrestling closed the 2025-26 season at the State Wrestling Championships in Salina Feb. 27-28, seeing Carter Leathers and Dylan Hall finish the season as medalists. Leathers built off of a Regional Championship performance to finish 3rd in... Read More.

Early Morning Fire Damages Hesston Home

Monday, March 2

HESSTON, Kan. — An early morning fire damaged a home in Hesston on Monday. Hesston Fire/EMS Chief Zach Bergen said units were called at about 2:15 a.m. to the 500 block of North Weaver. The first unit to arrive reported smoke visible from the roof... Read More.

Polls Open Tuesday Morning for USD 418 Bond Election

Monday, March 2

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Polls will open Tuesday morning at 7 a.m. for the McPherson USD 418 bond election. This is a two part question: the first headlined by a new academic wing to replace the hex section of McPherson High School, which will not... Read More.

One Killed in Wreck Near McPherson High School Monday

Monday, March 2

McPHERSON, Kan. — A McPherson man was killed in a one vehicle accident around noon today in the 800 block of East First. Police Chief Mikel Golden identified the victim as 62-year-old James Willis. A witness told officers a van was eastbound on First when... Read More.

McPherson BPU Receives Federal Funds in Support of South Well Field Project

Monday, March 2

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has received $2 million in Congressionally Directed Spending to help offset rising costs related to the South Well Field project. The funding, requested by Senator Jerry Moran, was included in HR 6938 which President Trump... Read More.

McPherson County Officials Voice Frustrations with KDOT on Proposed US 56 Improvement Project

Monday, March 2

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners, and County Administrator Rick Witte, voiced frustrations Monday with the Kansas Department of Transportation regarding a proposed improvement project on US 56 between McPherson and Marion. KDOT has been holding online meetings with a number of local groups... Read More.

Lyons Police Chief Suspended, Suspension Extended Pending Further Investigation

Lyons Police Chief Suspended, Suspension Extended Pending Further Investigation

Lyons Junior Jace Grizzle Caps Off Unbeaten Season with State Wrestling Title

Nickerson’s Elizabeth Dick Placed 2nd at 4A Girls State Wrestling

Nickerson’s Monroe, Buhler’s Hershberger Place 3rd at 4A State Wrestling

Three Reno County Sabres Teams Capture Championships at KCBA Tournament

Ad Astra Radio Monday Statewide Sub-State Basketball Scoreboard-3/2/26

Leathers, Hall Earn Podium Spot as Bullpup Wrestling Ends Season at State

Early Morning Fire Damages Hesston Home

Polls Open Tuesday Morning for USD 418 Bond Election

One Killed in Wreck Near McPherson High School Monday

McPherson BPU Receives Federal Funds in Support of South Well Field Project

McPherson County Officials Voice Frustrations with KDOT on Proposed US 56 Improvement Project

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