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Brewers claim 10th straight game and become 1st team since 2019 with 2 double-digit win streaks

Tuesday, August 12

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night became the first MLB team since 2019 with multiple winning streaks of 10 or more games. However, any excitement over that particular accomplishment is tempered by the bigger picture.The Brewers extended their current win streak... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Fire Hydrant Installation at Station 2, STEPMC Water Lantern Festival Approved for Sept. 20

Tuesday, July 22

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission has approved installation of a fire hydrant at Station 2 on North Main. While not included in the original construction plans, the amount of training taking place at that station led to a need for a hydrant,... Read More.

National Weather Service Issues Extreme Heat Warning from 2 PM Saturday through 7 PM Wednesday

Friday, July 18

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for all of southeast and east central Kansas from 2 p.m. Saturday to 7 p.m. Wednesday.A multi-day period of temperatures in the upper 90s to around 100, combined with high humidity, will produce heat... Read More.

National Weather Service in Wichita Issues Extreme Heat Warning from 2 PM Saturday through 7 PM Wednesday

Friday, July 18

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued an extreme heat warning from 2 p.m. Saturday to 7 p.m. Wednesday.A multi-day period of temperatures at or near 100 degrees combined with high humidity will produce heat index values up to 105 degrees.If you have... Read More.

Here are Royals’ Draft Picks From Day 2

Tuesday, July 15

By Jackson StoneKANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) - The Royals dipped into the high school ranks with their first two picks in the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday, selecting a pair of high-upside hitters that could have a future impact at both the top and middle... Read More.

Vinnie Pasquantino Has 2 HRs, Career High 6 RBIs to Lift Royals over Diamondbacks 9-3

Saturday, July 5

PHOENIX (AP) - Vinnie Pasquantino homered twice and drove in a career-high six runs, Bobby Witt Jr. added three hits and the Kansas City Royals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-3 on Friday night.The Royals have won three of their past four games. The D-backs have... Read More.

Day 2, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Thursday, June 19

This is day 2 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council.Harvest was off to a rapid start in southwest Kansas on Thursday... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Connor Fowler, Fairfield Football

Wednesday, June 11

Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce this week's Athlete of the Week as Connor Fowler, Fairfield High School senior quarterback.The week - Fowler represented the West team in the Eight-man Division 2 all-star game Saturday in Beloit. Although the West team lost, Fowler... Read More.

City of Lyons Shown Study of Possible Increases in Water and Wastewater Charges Over Next Five Years, Other Highlights from June 2 Council Meeting

Tuesday, June 3

LYONS, Kan. — Lyons residents could be facing significant increases in water and wastewater charges over the next five years. A study presented to the City Council Monday gave an overview of what increases may be in store over the next five years.The study... Read More.

USD 308 Summer Meal Program to Run June 2 through July 25

Saturday, May 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — USD 308 will be running its Summer Meal Program from June 2 through July 25 this year. Meals will not be served on July 4. Meals are free for all children ages 18 and younger. You do not need an application or... Read More.

Button Hunt Clue #2

Saturday, May 3

𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐞 #𝟐 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭 Your search will take you to open spaces, with shaded places. UPDATE: Virtual Location Found by Jo Unruh 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭 The place you are looking for is very big, from all of it you can see galaxies, and from parts of it view possibilities that... Read More.

2025 McPherson County All Schools Day Button Hunt to Begin Friday, May 2

Monday, April 28

The 2025 edition of the McPherson County All Schools Day Button Hunt begins Friday. As in past years, the button hunt involves two separate hunts including a physical hunt for a medallion featuring this year's All Schools Day Button, and a virtual hunt where... Read More.