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KWEC Director Curtis Wolf Receives KACEE Environmental Education Award

Wednesday, April 9

HAYS, Kan. — The Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education (KACEE) recently announced the recipients of the 2025 Excellence in Conservation and Environmental Education Awards. “KACEE is very pleased to honor and celebrate the work of these outstanding individuals and organizations for their amazing... Read More.

Kiersten Latham, Red Barn Studio Museum Artist-in-Residence through April 11

Wednesday, April 9

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Kiersten Latham returns to the Red Barn Studio Museum as an artist-in-residence March 31-April 11. Latham works in mixed media, clay, fiber, and found objects, creating playful and whimsical pieces. During her residency, Latham will explore two projects. The first focuses... Read More.

Barton’s Hadley and Treto Earn Baseball Honors, Hadley Named National Player of the Week

Wednesday, April 9

GREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - Ayden Hadley and Anthony Treto of the Barton Community College baseball team have earned week ten honors distributed on the conference and national levels. Both received KJCCC West Division player honors, with Hadley selected as the NJCAA honoree, as the duo helped... Read More.

Little River Sports Roundup: Baseball Stays Unbeaten, Softball Goes 2-2, Track Finishes Well at Solomon

Wednesday, April 9

LITTLE RIVER, Kan. - The Little River High School Redskins had a busy week between April 1 and April 8, with Baseball, Softball, and Track & Field having a great week. BASEBALL The Little River baseball team is undefeated at 8-0 following sweeps against Canton-Galva/Elyria Christian and... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Tuesday High School Scoreboard-4/8/25

Wednesday, April 9

Baseball Halstead 8, Nickerson 7 Halstead 12, Nickerson 2 Pratt 9, Haven 2 Pratt 16, Haven 6 Hesston 7, Smoky Valley 4 Hesston 22, Smoky Valley 15 Hoisington/Central Plains 2, Larned/La Crosse 1 Hoisington/Central Plains 6, Larned/La Crosse 3 Hutchinson 8, Derby 3 Hutchinson 7, Derby 2 Marion 6, Trinity Catholic 2 Marion 5, Trinity Catholic... Read More.

NCCC Alum, MLB All-Star Matt Strahm Pledges $330k to Renovate School’s Wellness Center

Wednesday, April 9

CHANUTE, Kan. - Neosho County Community College (NCCC) alum and current Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher Matt Strahm has pledged $330,000 to renovate the school's wellness center on their Chanute campus. The renovation on the wellness center will provide upgraded equipment and improve training facilities for... Read More.

Fire Damages Home, Destroys Garage and Camper West of Hutch

Wednesday, April 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — An early morning fire west of Hutchinson destroyed a garage and camper and heavily damaged a home. Hutchinson Fire units along with those from Fire Districts 3 and 8 were called at 1:19 AM to the 1600 block of North Wilson Road,... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Brodie Kuhn, McPherson Girls Soccer

Wednesday, April 9

McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce this week's Athlete of the Week, Brodie Kuhn. Kuhn is a junior on the Lady Bullpups soccer team. The week - Kuhn helped anchor the young Bullpups’ defense en route to a runner-up finish at... Read More.

Larned City Council Meeting 4/7/25 Highlights

Tuesday, April 8

LARNED, Kan. — The Larned City Council Monday approved a 25-year extension of its current electric power contract with Grand River Dam Authority through which it obtains two megawatts of electricity which it has the option to reduce to 1.5 megawatts from October through... Read More.

Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) at Hutchinson Community College Awarded Federal Grant to Support Volunteer Service

Tuesday, April 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) announced today that it has received an AmeriCorps Seniors grant from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. The grant will expand RSVP’s presence in Reno County, KS where the organization has been... Read More.

Hesston College Athletics Make a Splash on the National Stage

Tuesday, April 8

Hesston College athletics found success on the national stage this last week as the powerlifting and disc golf teams competed at their respective national championships. The Larks brought home a team national title and two combined all-American finishes from the weekend. Powerlifting Wins Team Title,... Read More.

Human Remains Found Near Garnett in 1973 Positively Identified; Providing Answers to Family After 52 Years

Tuesday, April 8

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office have positively identified human remains that were found near Garnett, Kansas in April of 1973, providing answers to a family after 52 years. On April 18, 1973, the decomposing remains... Read More.