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USD 418 to Interview First Superintendent Finalist Today

Tuesday, April 14

The first of three finalists to be the new Superintendent of Schools in McPherson USD 418 will be interviewed later today (Tuesday). Ty Rhodes is currently Assistant Superintendent of USD 418 and is in his second year with the district. Prior to that,... Read More.

Producers Urged to Implement Strong Identification Processes to Safeguard Cow Herd

Tuesday, April 14

K-State veterinarian Aj Tarpoff explains cattle identification methods and why they are critical to herd management success MANHATTAN, Kan. (April 10, 2026) — In today’s cattle market, something as simple as a tag number or brand can carry added importance for producers working to protect their investment. With cattle... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Monday High School Scoreboard Statewide-4/13/26

Tuesday, April 14

Baseball Mulvane 9, Andale/Garden Plain 8 Mulvane 12, Andale/Garden Plain 2 (5 innings) Trinity Catholic 12, Sedgwick 4 Trinity Catholic 14, Sedgwick 4 (6 innings) Ellinwood 21, Ellsworth 12 Ellsworth 9, Ellinwood 5 Uniontown 11, Erie 2 Uniontown 11, Erie 1 (5 innings) Southeast-Cherokee 10, Jayhawk-Linn 0 (5 innings) Southeast-Cherokee 21, Jayhawk-Linn 3 (5... Read More.

Linn County Confirms Storm Damage, Injuries from Monday Tornado

Tuesday, April 14

Linn County officials this morning confirmed multiple structures were destroyed last night in the path of tornadoes Monday night that stretched from south of Blue Mound to east of Pleasanton. Minor injuries were also reported from the storm. County staff are conducting... Read More.

Allen County Commission Approves Signage, Hears Reports Tuesday

Tuesday, April 14

Allen County Economic Development and the Iola Area Chamber of Commerce are working to promote shopping in businesses being impacted by a waterline replacement project along the Madison Street side of the Square. Economic Development director Camille Lavon discussed this with Allen County... Read More.

Kansas Wetlands Education Center Hosts World Bird Migration Day Poetry Workshop

Tuesday, April 14

HAYS, Kan. – The Kansas Wetlands Education Center will host Poetry Pocket Field Guide: World Bird Migration Day, a creative, nature-based writing workshop, on Sunday, April 26, at 3 p.m. The event will take place at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center, located 10 miles... Read More.

Ben Hamilton Named Next Girls Basketball Coach at Andale

Tuesday, April 14

ANDALE, Kan. — The Andale girls basketball program will have its third coach in three seasons. On Monday, the USD 267 Board of Education approved the hiring of Ben Hamilton as the next girls basketball coach at Andale. Hamilton replaces Joe’Randle Toliver, who coached Andale... Read More.

Andale/Garden Plain Softball Sweeps Mulvane

Tuesday, April 14

MULVANE, Kan. — The Andale/Garden Plain softball team bounced back with a sweep over Mulvane on Monday at the Mulvane Sports Complex. Andale/Garden Plain won game one 7-2, before rallying for a 7-3 victory in game two. In game one, Mulvane jumped out to a 1-0... Read More.

Andale/Garden Plain Baseball Battles; Swept by Top-Ranked Mulvane

Tuesday, April 14

MULVANE, Kan. — The Andale/Garden Plain baseball team showed bright spots in its doubleheader against Mulvane on Monday at the Mulvane Sports Complex. Andale/Garden Plain was right there with the top-ranked team in Class 4A in game one, but fell 9-8. After a close first... Read More.

Chanute City Commission Approved Wastewater Plant Bonds, Katy Field Demolition

Tuesday, April 14

The Chanute City Commission Monday adopted resolutions authorizing a Wastewater Treatment Plant project, and issuance of the first part of the bond financing for it. The nearly $30 million project will be funded through three separate issues over the next three years in order... Read More.

USD 418 Board Authorizes Bond Sale, Hears Updates on Elementary Transition

Tuesday, April 14

Last night, the McPherson USD 418 Board of Education approved a resolution to authorize the sale of $89.5 million in bonds, which voters approved last month in a two-part election. Dustin Avey from Piper Sandler (the bond firm the district is working with), reviewed some... Read More.

Ottawa Hit by Monday Night Tornado, Other Storms Impact Region

Monday, April 13

Severe storms impacted parts of eastern Kansas Monday evening, with a tornado hitting Ottawa just after 7:30 PM. This was from a severe storm that developed to the west of Emporia, going through parts of Lyon and Osage counties, eventually producing a tornado that... Read More.