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Sterling’s Own Tyus Wilson Selected as Big Ten Men’s Indoor Field Athlete of the Year

Thursday, March 20

Tyus Wilson, a senior at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, was selected Big Ten Men's Indoor Field Athlete of the Year on Wednesday by the conference head coaches. According to Husker Athletics, Wilson (Sterling, Kan.,) is the first Husker men’s indoor national champion since 2009, having... Read More.

Moundridge Girls Basketball Wins State Title, Boys Finish as Runners-Up

Thursday, March 20

MANHATTAN, Kan. - The Moundridge High School basketball teams finished off incredible runs for the 2024-25 season going all the way to the final game, with the girls finishing as state champions and the boys ending as runners-up. GIRLS The Moundridge girls basketball team came in as... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Responds to Wednesday Evening Attic Fire

Wednesday, March 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Fire Department responded to the 300 block of West 16th for a structure fire Wednesday evening. Crews arrived to find a small fire working through the attic space of a single-story home. According to Division Chief of Operations Jeremy Unruh,... Read More.

Stream Advisory Issued for Smoky Hill River located East of Salina

Wednesday, March 19

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for Smoky Hill River from Salina east to the confluence with the Saline River. The stream advisory is the result of operational issues at the Salina Wastewater Treatment Facility. The City is... Read More.

Jordaan Memorial Library 2025 Summer Reading Program Sponsorship Opportunity

Wednesday, March 19

LARNED, Kan. — The Jordaan Memorial Library is excited to offer "Saddle Up! For the Reading Trail" as the 2025 summer reading program. The program will run from June 3 through July 11 and will be full of fun events and activities for kids of... Read More.

Golden Belt Community Foundation to Host Estate Planning Informational Session Thursday, March 27

Wednesday, March 19

LARNED, Kan. — The Golden Belt Community Foundation is hosting a FREE Estate Planning Workshop on March 27 from 11 to 1 p.m., at Glory Be, 623 Broadway, Larned, Kan. Learn how to plan your estate from a panel of experts: a Certified Public Accountant... Read More.

FREE Nonprofit Board Training Virtual Workshop Series Available through April 11

Wednesday, March 19

The Sunflower Foundation and the Kansas Health Foundation are co-sponsoring a free virtual nonprofit board capacity building training series each Friday through April 11. Nonprofit organization staff, board members and volunteers are invited to join subject matter experts and peer network from noon to 1... Read More.

State Theatre Raffle for Downtown Christmas Lights in Larned

Wednesday, March 19

LARNED, Kan. — The State Theatre of Larned, Kan., is holding a raffle to raise money for Christmas lights in downtown Larned. Only 200 entries will be issued for $25 each, all proceeds will be donated to the city of Larned for Christmas lights for... Read More.

Elyria Christian Boys Basketball Finishes in 3rd at State, Earn All-League Honors

Wednesday, March 19

QUARTERFINAL BOX SCORE | SEMIFINAL BOX SCORE | THIRD PLACE GAME BOX SCORE COLBY, Kan. - The Elyria Christian Eagles Boys Basketball team had a thrilling week in Colby for the 1A-II State Tournament, finishing in third place to close off their season. The... Read More.

United Way of Central Kansas Partners with KU Med to get Participants for Kansas Health Knowledge Survey

Wednesday, March 19

GREAT BEND, Kan. — United Way of Central Kansas is partnering with KU Med to get a Kansas Health Knowledge Survey out into the community. The survey is open to all Kansas residents and will only take ten minutes to fill out. You will get... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Addisen Wills, Halstead Girls Basketball

Wednesday, March 19

HALSTEAD, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce this week’s Athlete of the Week, Halstead High School Junior Addisen Wills. The week - Wills had a strong week at the Hutchinson Sports Arena, where she helped the Dragons win their first state championship... Read More.

Great Futures Annual Golf Classic Registration Now Open

Tuesday, March 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Join the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson on Friday, April 25 for the Great Futures Annual Golf Classic, presented by Midway Motors. Be sure to sign your team up online by April 4! They fill up fast. Tournament proceeds benefit... Read More.