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Governor Kelly Celebrates Grand Opening of Hilmar Cheese Company’s New Production Facility in Dodge City

Tuesday, March 18

TOPEKA, Kan. (March, 17, 2025) — Governor Laura Kelly joined federal, state, and local officials this past Saturday to officially mark the opening of Hilmar Cheese Company's new production facility in Dodge City, Kansas. “I am pleased that Hilmar Cheese Company chose to build its... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Anderson Co RWD #4

Tuesday, March 18

ANDERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Anderson Co RWD #4 public water supply system located in Anderson County. The advisory was issued because of a waterline break resulting in... Read More.

NTSB Issues Preliminary Report on February Hutch Gas Line Explosion

Tuesday, March 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A preliminary report released today by the National Transportation Safety Board identified a possible source of the natural gas leak on February 22nd that destroyed Steffen's Auto Parts at Avenue E and Main in Hutchinson and forced evacuation of a 40... Read More.

Kansas to Face Arkansas in NCAA Tournament Opener on Thursday in Providence

Tuesday, March 18

GAME NOTES | BRACKET LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - No. 7 seed Kansas (21-12) will face No. 10 seed Arkansas (20-13) in the first round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 20, at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island. Tipoff is... Read More.

Lyons City Council Approves Revisions Related to Chickens in City Limits, Lease Agreement for a Community Garden, Retirement of City Clerk

Tuesday, March 18

LYONS, Kan. — The cost to raise chickens in Lyons will be going down next week, and regulations modified. The Lyons City Council Monday approved an ordinance revising city codes dealing with permitting chickens in the city limits. The most notable change to the ordinance... Read More.

Registration is Open for the 2025 Chamber Classic Golf Tournament

Monday, March 17

McPHERSON, Kan. — Ahoy, ye scallywags! Ready yer sea legs for an afternoon o' rollickin' laughter and treasure-filled fun at the Chamber Classic "Pirates of the Fairway" Golf Tournament! This ain't yer typical landlubber golf contest. Nay, the true competition be who can have... Read More.

2024-25 Central Plains League Basketball Postseason Honors

Monday, March 17

BOYS COACH OF THE YEAR: Linndy Frieden - Cheney PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Joshua Burdick - Cheney DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Jase Robertson - Cheney First Team: Joshua Burdick - Cheney Ke'Veon Ruiz - Medicine Lodge Kaeden Kasselman - Garden Plain Quaid Thomas - Cheney Carter Peintner... Read More.

Central Prairie League All-League Basketball Teams 2024-25

Monday, March 17

An asterisk (*) denotes a unanimous selection. BOYS First Team *Diego Esparaza - Macksville *Landon Simpson - Ellinwood Brodie Crites - Central Plains Brody Nowak - Victoria Emmeitt Delp - St. John Second Team Aiden Hekele - Central Plains Lee Holopirek - La Crosse Hector Gomez -... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation and Greater Salina Community Foundation Release $50K to Starbase Salina

Monday, March 17

SALINA, Kan. — McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) has partnered with the Greater Salina Community Foundation to provide $50,000 of the $100,000 needed to help fund the STARBASE KS Salina location, which serves 14 counties including McPherson and Saline County. This support is... Read More.

1A-DII Boys State Basketball Recap: Cunningham 2nd, Elyria Christian 3rd

Sunday, March 16

COLBY, Kan. – Three Ad Astra Radio area teams competed in the KSHSAA 1A-DII State Basketball Championships at the Colby Event Center this week. When the dust settled, two schools brought home trophies as Cunningham finished as the state runner-up and Elyria Christian took... Read More.

Wheat State League Announces Postseason Honors for 2024-25 Season

Sunday, March 16

An asterisk (*) indicates a unanimous selection. BOYS COACH OF THE YEAR: Zach Goodrich - Elyria Christian First Team: *Ty Romero - Elyria Christian Nathen Traynor - Rural Vista Calvin Mattison - Solomon Logan Renken - Little River Jaren Garrison - Little River Mason Mortenson - Herington Second... Read More.

Heart of America League Basketball Postseason Honors Announced for 2024-25 Season

Sunday, March 16

BOYS First Team: Boston Ekart - Sterling Bear Moddelmog - Moundridge Isaiah Garrett - Bennington Brogan Rowley - Ell-Saline Blake Smith - Sterling Trey Williams - Ell Saline Henry Hecox - Moundridge Henry Hochstetler - Remington Second Team: Max Ryan - Trinity Catholic Kaizer Kanitz -... Read More.