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Bulldogs Enter KCAC Tournament as #3 Seed; Split Matches Last Week of Regular Season

Monday, April 20

McPherson, Kan – The Bulldogs wrapped up their regular season this week ahead of the KCAC Men's Tennis Championships. On Monday, they took on the Bethel Threshers followed by a Wednesday matchup with the Eagles of Oklahoma Wesleyan; two tough tests for McPherson on the... Read More.

Andale Track and Field Sweeps Jack Bowman Invitational Titles in Great Bend

Monday, April 20

The Andale track and field teams swept the Jack Bowman Invitational titles in Great Bend on Thursday. The meet was moved up a day to avoid inclement weather. The Andale girls won their meet with 145 points, 17 ahead of runner-up Hays. The Andale boys... Read More.

McPherson Hosts Doug Gayer Boys Tennis Classic, Red Places 2nd

Monday, April 20

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson High School Boys Tennis hosted the 2026 Doug Gayer Classic on Saturday, April 18. The Bullpup Red team placed 2nd in the classic. 11 teams competed at McPherson High School, as the Singles tournament drew 22 competitors and the Doubles featured... Read More.

Bullpup Softball Sweeps Mulvane to Extend Win Streak

Monday, April 20

McPHERSON, Kan. - Two strong offensive showings for McPherson High School Softball saw the Bullpups sweep Mulvane on Friday, April 17, winning 17-12 & 11-3. Game one saw 19 hits for the Bullpups, led by Carmin Pavlovich hitting 4-5. Pera Bauer went 3-3 and Rylie Whitfield... Read More.

Kingman Healthcare Center Named Top Critical Access Hospital

Monday, April 20

KINGMAN, Kan. - Kingman Healthcare Center (KHC) in Kingman, KS was recently named one of the top 20 critical access hospitals (CAHs) for overall performance in the country. Ranking in the top 20 is an outstanding achievement considering there are over 1300 critical access... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Approves Cell Phone Purchases, Dump/Plow Truck Purchase

Monday, April 20

McPherson County Commissioners Monday approved purchase of four cell phones for Emergency Management and Communications. Currently, the county is paying a stipend to three department employees for use of their personal cell phones. Director Emily Yates said in the wake of very heavy usage... Read More.

National Work Zone Awareness Week Recognized by KDOT

Monday, April 20

The Kansas Department Transportation and its safety partners are going orange during National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 20-24, to help raise awareness and reduce crashes in work zones. Safety is important for both the highway workers and motorists. About 9 out of 10... Read More.

KDOT Recognizing National Work Zone Awareness Week

Monday, April 20

The Kansas Department Transportation and its safety partners are going orange during National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 20-24, to help raise awareness and reduce crashes in work zones. Safety is important for both the highway workers and motorists. About 9 out of 10... Read More.

Do Not Drink Order Issued for the City of Sylvia, Reno County

Monday, April 20

SYLVIA, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued Do Not Drink Order for the City of Sylvia public water supply system located in Reno County. This advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the distribution system... Read More.

Second Finalist Named for USD 418 Superintendent

Monday, April 20

The Second candidate for Superintendent of Schools in McPherson USD 418 has ties to the district and to McPherson County. Dr Cody Rierson is currently superintendent of Moundridge USD 423, where he's been since 2001. Before taking the Moundridge position Dr. Rierson, a... Read More.

Small Business Marketing Workshop to Focus on Practical Strategies for Local Entrepreneurs

Monday, April 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — April 20, 2026 — StartUp Hutch, in partnership with the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce and the Wichita State University Small Business Development Center, will host a Small Business Marketing Workshop on Wednesday, May 13, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Friday High School Scoreboard Larned-4/17/26

Sunday, April 19

Baseball Haven 16, Larned 13 Larned 8, Haven 5 Hesston 13, Hoisington/Central Plains 7 Hoisington/Central Plains 5, Hesston 2 Ellis 23, Kinsley 3 (5 innings) Ellis 21, Kinsley 7 Ellsworth 5, Minneapolis 4 Ellsworth 10, Minneapolis 7 Softball Haven 13, Larned 1 (5 innings) Haven 17, Larned 2 (5 innings) Hoisington/Central Plains 6, Hesston 5 Hoisington/Central Plains... Read More.