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McPherson Suffers 7-0 Loss to William Woods

Wednesday, March 11

McPherson, Kan – McPherson hosted their first home match of the 2026 season as the Williams Woods Owls made their way into town for the non-conference matchup. The Bulldogs were coming off a road victory over Midland University back on February 28th, a week and... Read More.

McPherson Drops Two-Game Series to Tabor

Wednesday, March 11

McPherson, Kan. – The Bulldogs opened conference play on Monday against the Tabor College Bluejays. McPherson looked to continue their streak after winning their doubleheader with Hesston and splitting the two games with Southwestern Christian. Tabor also aimed to secure two wins and make it... Read More.

McPherson Cheer Wins Inaugural Dog House Classic

Wednesday, March 11

McPherson, Kan. – The Bulldogs hosted the 1st Annual Dog House Classic on Saturday, earning first-place finishes in both rounds of the cheer competition. In the first round, McPherson posted a score of 82.8, finishing 4.42 points ahead of second-place MidAmerica Nazarene University, who scored 78.38.... Read More.

Kansas Tourism Fuels Visitor Experiences with $1 Million in Attraction Development Grants

Wednesday, March 11

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that $1 million in Attraction Development Grant funding was awarded to support the development and enhancement of tourism projects across Kansas. The Kansas Tourism grant program supports projects that strengthen visitors’ experiences while driving... Read More.

Kansas Wetlands Education Center to H ost spring Bird Migration Tours

Wednesday, March 11

HAYS, Kan. (March 6, 2026) — Cheyenne Bottoms, located on the Central Flyway, a bird migration route that connects Canada to South America, is an ideal place to witness the spring migration of many bird species. Seventy percent of all the different shorebird species... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Wednesday State Basketball Scoreboard-3/11/26

Wednesday, March 11

4A Boys Quarterfinals (1) Rock Creek 80, (8) Eudora 67 (@ Salina-Tony’s Pizza Events Center) (4) Hugoton 56, (5) Andale 55 (@ Dodge City) (2) Atchison 73, (7) McPherson 53 (@ KCKCC) (6) Baldwin 50, (3) Pratt 48 (@ Wichita-Friends) 3A Girls Quarterfinals (1) Halstead 38, (8) Marysville 31 (@ Wichita-Koch) (4) Osage... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Cheyann Geesling, Buhler Girls Bowling

Wednesday, March 11

BUHLER, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Buhler High School senior Cheyann Geesling as this week's Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College. The week - Geesling capped off the year in style, winning the Class 4-3-2-1A state championship at... Read More.

Lawn Calendar for Cool-Season Grasses

Wednesday, March 11

K-State horticulture expert suggests maintenance regime for cool-season grasses MANHATTAN, Kan. — As lawns begin to turn green, controlling weeds and applying fertilizer is important, but only when timed correctly. Cool-season grasses, such as tall fescue or Kentucky bluegrass, are among the most common cool-season grasses... Read More.

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Thomas Eisenbarth, Grounded Ag

Wednesday, March 11

March 11, 2026 (extension.k-state.edu) — How does a wheat plant survive the Kansas winter? Among other things, it must be well-grounded in the soil. What about the farmer who plants and grows that wheat? In order to withstand the stresses of modern times, he... Read More.

K-State Ends Season in Big 12 Tournament

Wednesday, March 11

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Freshman AJ Dybantsa scored a freshman Big 12 Tournament record 40 points, as 10-seed BYU ended Kansas State's season with a 105-91 win in the first round of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Tournament on Tuesday night at the T-Mobile Center. BOX SCORE With... Read More.

Lady Warriors Dominate Falcons in Central Regional Semi-Finals

Wednesday, March 11

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Sterling defeated Kansas Christian, 87-54, on Tuesday, March 10 in the semi-final game of the NCCAA Central Region Championship. The Lady Warriors achieved a commanding 59-27 advantage in rebounds and led by as many as 39 points, capitalizing on a strong... Read More.

Ellinwood, Moundridge Girls Advance to 2A State Tournament Semifinals

Wednesday, March 11

The Ellinwood High School girls basketball team advanced to the Kansas Class 2A state tournament semifinals with a 55-48 victory over No. 8 Rossville 55-48 in the quarterfinal round Tuesday at Salina’s Tony's Pizza Events Center. Ellinwood was 4-for-4 from the free throw line in... Read More.