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Burlington USD 244 Students Win High School Wind Turbine Design Competition in 2026 World KidWind Challenge

Friday, May 29

(MADISON, Wisc.) May 28, 2026 — The “Burlington Wind Company-Yin Yangs”, a team from Burlington High School USD 244, received top-honors in the 2026 International KidWind Challenge, which took place in Madison, Wisc., May 17 through May 20. The “Burlington Wind Company-Yin Yangs”... Read More.

Allen STEM Magnet Students Win Middle School Wind Turbine Design Competition in 2026 World KidWind Challenge

Friday, May 29

(MADISON, Wisc.) May 28, 2026 — The “Mavericks”, a team of 6th Graders from Allen STEM Magnet School, received top-honors in the 2026 International KidWind Challenge, which took place in Madison, Wisc., May 17 through May 20. The “Mavericks” were one of four... Read More.

KDHE Awards Nearly $80M to Strengthen Rural Health Care Across Kansas Through the Kansas RHTP

Friday, May 29

TOPEKA, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) today announced the recipients of the Regional Partnerships Grant Program (RPGP) and Rural Emergency Hospital Conversion/Transformative Capital Investment Program (REH/CAP) grants through the Kansas Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). In total, $79.1 million... Read More.

Help Beat The Heat With The Salvation Army and Westlake Ace Hardware

Friday, May 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Exciting news! Westlake Ace Hardware is back with its annual Fan Drive, supporting The Salvation Army. While stocking up on hardware supplies this spring, you can donate by rounding up your purchase at the register. Every single penny given goes directly... Read More.

Several Players Impress as Chiefs Kick Off OTAs at the Team Facility

Friday, May 29

The Kansas City Chiefs took one step closer to the 2026 campaign this week as the team kicked off "Phase 3" of the offseason training program. "Phase 3" is headlined by the beginning of Organized Team Activities, or OTAs, which include offensive vs. defensive drills... Read More.

Kansas Baseball Ready to Host First Ever Lawrence Regional

Friday, May 29

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas Baseball will host a regional at Hoglund Ballpark this week for the first time ever. Kansas will face Northeastern in the first game of the regional on Friday at 12 p.m. CT on ESPN+. "It's four unbelievable teams that have all played... Read More.

Haven, Jefferson West Tie for 3rd Place at 3A State Softball When Rain Forces Cancelation

Friday, May 29

The Kansas Class 3A state softball tournament third-place game between No. 2-seed Haven and No. 5 Jefferson West was canceled Thursday because of rain and will not be made up. Haven (28-3) and Jefferson West (22-7) officially tied for third place. The game started but then... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Thursday State Baseball & Softball Scoreboard-5/28/26

Thursday, May 28

4A State Baseball @ Tointon Family Stadium, Manhattan Semifinals (1) Mulvane 5, (4) McPherson 4 (7) Topeka-Hayden 2, (6) Paola 1 3A State Baseball @ Tointon Family Stadium, Manhattan 3rd Place Game (3) Burlington 13, (4) Russell/Victoria 6 2-1A State Baseball @ Tointon Family Stadium, Manhattan 3rd Place Game (4) Rossville 11, (3) Frankfort... Read More.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Invests in Great Bend’s Future Through Renovation and Hospitality Excellence

Thursday, May 28

GREAT BEND, KS — Continued investment in local hospitality and visitor experiences is helping strengthen Great Bend’s momentum as a regional destination, and one longtime local business is marking a major milestone along the way. The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce recently joined Holiday Inn Express &... Read More.

Lyons Mayor Presents Community Impact awards

Thursday, May 28

At Monday's Lyons City Council meeting a number of Community Impact Awards were presented by Mayor Alicia Hommon, the first of what she would like to present on a regular basis. A Capital Improvement Award was presented to Briseno Construction for work on their laundromat,... Read More.

Bullpup Baseball Falls in State Semifinal, Will Play for Third Place Friday

Thursday, May 28

MANHATTAN, Kan. - A rain-delayed State Semifinal game at Tointon Family Stadium in Manhattan for McPherson High School Baseball saw them fall in walk-off fashion to Mulvane, 5-4. BOX SCORE The game started one hour and six minutes later than originally anticipated due to... Read More.

Identifications Co. Expands Downtown Presence with New Barton Cougar Corner

Thursday, May 28

GREAT BEND, KS — A longtime local business is continuing to invest in downtown Great Bend while strengthening community partnerships through the launch of the new Barton Cougar Corner inside Identifications Co.’s downtown retail location. Identifications Co. celebrated the opening with a community ribbon cutting hosted... Read More.

Burlington USD 244 Students Win High School Wind Turbine Design Competition in 2026 World KidWind Challenge

Burlington USD 244 Students Win High School Wind Turbine Design Competition in 2026 World KidWind Challenge

Allen STEM Magnet Students Win Middle School Wind Turbine Design Competition in 2026 World KidWind Challenge

KDHE Awards Nearly $80M to Strengthen Rural Health Care Across Kansas Through the Kansas RHTP

Help Beat The Heat With The Salvation Army and Westlake Ace Hardware

Several Players Impress as Chiefs Kick Off OTAs at the Team Facility

Kansas Baseball Ready to Host First Ever Lawrence Regional

Haven, Jefferson West Tie for 3rd Place at 3A State Softball When Rain Forces Cancelation

Ad Astra Radio Thursday State Baseball & Softball Scoreboard-5/28/26

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Invests in Great Bend’s Future Through Renovation and Hospitality Excellence

Lyons Mayor Presents Community Impact awards

Bullpup Baseball Falls in State Semifinal, Will Play for Third Place Friday

Identifications Co. Expands Downtown Presence with New Barton Cougar Corner

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