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Gabe Pyle Hits Another Game Winner in Double-Overtime Dogfight to Send McPherson to State Championship

Friday, March 14

SALINA, Kan. - McPherson High School senior Gabe Pyle hit his second game-winning buzzer beater at the Tony's Pizza Events Center in Salina at the State Semifinals, giving McPherson the 52-50 double overtime victory over formerly unbeaten Ottawa and sending the Bullpups to their third... Read More.

CBS Sunday Morning to Feature McPherson College Automotive Restoration Program March 16, 2025

Friday, March 14

McPHERSON, Kan. — CBS Sunday Morning will feature McPherson College’s Automotive Restoration program in an episode airing on March 16, 2025. The episode can be seen on CBS affiliate stations on Sunday at 8 a.m. Central Time and noon on the CBS News... Read More.

Salvation Army Receives $400K Gift from State of Kansas

Friday, March 14

Just in Time Utility Support for Kansans KANSAS CITY, MO — The Salvation Army has received a $400,000 gift from the state of Kansas to supplement utility assistance programs for Kansas residents. In a settlement with an energy supplier operating in Kansas, the Attorney General has... Read More.

Walk Kansas and KANcycle Partner to Offer Free Bike Rides for Participants

Friday, March 14

SALINA, Kan. — Walk Kansas participants have an exciting new way to stay active this year! KANcycle, the regional bike-sharing program operated by OCCK Transportation, is partnering with Walk Kansas to offer free bike rides throughout the eight-week Walk Kansas program. This partnership encourages participants... Read More.

Shockers Men’s Basketball Eliminate South Florida, Advances to Quarterfinals

Friday, March 14

BOX SCORE FORT WORTH (GoShockers.com) - Corey Washington and Bijan Cortes both recorded 20-point performances to keep Wichita State's season alive in a 73-68 win over 9th-seeded South Florida in the second round of the American Athletic Conference... Read More.

Kansas Falls to Arizona 88-77 in Big 12 Conference Championship Quarterfinal

Friday, March 14

Article by The Associated Press. Box Score & Postgame Notes provided by Kansas Athletics. BOX SCORE | POSTGAME NOTES KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Henri Veesaar and KJ Lewis scored 19 points apiece and Arizona pulled away late to beat Kansas 88-77 in... Read More.

KDHE and Stevens County Health Department Report a Positive Case of Measles

Thursday, March 13

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Stevens County Health Department have reported a positive case of measles in a resident of Stevens County. It is currently unknown whether this case is linked to any ongoing measles outbreaks... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Thursday High School State Basketball Scoreboard-3/13/25

Thursday, March 13

Healthy Blue Kansas Road to a Championship Presented by Thrive Allen County 4A Girls State Quarterfinals @ Salina (1) Wellington 52, (8) Andale 40 (5) Buhler 56, (4) Labette County 51 (2) Topeka-Hayden 56, (7) Clay Center 44 (6) Bishop Miege 68, (3) Eudora 35 3A Boys State Quarterfinals @... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Appoints Michelle Huddle as CEO | Announces Leadership Team

Thursday, March 13

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) Board of Directors has named Michelle Huddle as the incoming President/CEO, succeeding Becky Goss, who will retire on December 31, 2025. “The board is pleased to name Michelle as Becky’s successor. She has demonstrated... Read More.

Nitrate Levels Continue to Exceed Allowable Limits in Rural Water District 101

Thursday, March 13

RENO COUNTY, Kan. (March 13, 2025 – Revised from December 10, 2024) — Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test was collected on March 3, 2024. The... Read More.

KU Baseball Matches NCAA Record with 5 Straight Homers in 29-1 Blowout of Minnesota

Thursday, March 13

By Dave Skretta - The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) - Brady Counsell of Kansas grew up watching his dad do plenty of incredible things on big league fields. Craig Counsell was never a part of something like his son was Wednesday. The younger Counsell hit... Read More.

Big First Half Carries Baylor Past K-State at Big 12 Championship

Thursday, March 13

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KStateSports.com) - Baylor looked like a team playing on a bye, as the 7-seeded Bears used a hot-shooting first-half to jump out to a 17-point halftime lead en route to a 70-56 win over 10-seed Kansas State at the Phillips 66... Read More.