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2024 Stafford Oktoberfest Oct. 4 – 5

Friday, September 13

By Brenna Eller STAFFORD, Kan. — Held every first Saturday of October since 1990, the City of Stafford is celebrating its annual Oktoberfest Oct. 4 - 5. The celebration is a long-standing tradition for the community of Stafford.Events will kick off on Friday with... Read More.

Bulldog Women’s Soccer Rides Late Rally To First Win In 2024

Friday, September 13

By Alex RobsonBOX SCOREKANSAS CITY, Mo. (MacBulldogs.com) — It took until the second period for either team to crack into the scoreboard and the Bulldogs were the team to do it as a pair of late goals and a strong defensive effort were... Read More.

Golf Bluejays Hit the Links for First Action of 2024

Thursday, September 12

By Nathan HowardNEWTON, Kan. (TaborBluejays.com) – The Lady Bluejays opened the 2024-25 fall campaign by hosting the Women's Sand Creek Station Intercollegiate Invite at Sand Creek Station Golf Club in Newton. Tabor represented one of seven programs competing in the tournament, as Baker, Central... Read More.

Bulldogs Men’s Soccer Claims First Win In 2024 Against Central Christian

Thursday, September 12

By Alex RobsonBOX SCOREMcPHERSON, Kan. (MacBulldogs.com) — A first-half goal and a full team effort on the defensive end was enough for the Bulldogs to claim their first win of the 2024 season and the first win in the McPherson Collegiate Cup as... Read More.

Veterans Gather for 2024 Appreciation Breakfast at Kansas State Fair

Wednesday, September 11

This Year's Speaker: Retired U.S. Army Colonel Christopher D. Croft By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Veterans from all over Kansas gathered together for the annual Veterans Breakfast in the Encampment Building on the Kansas State Fairgrounds Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024.Father Jerome from Holy Cross Church... Read More.

The 2024 Kansas State Fair is Underway

Friday, September 6

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — During opening ceremonies Friday morning at Peoples Bank and Trust Arena, State Fair Ambassador Richard Shank paraphrased a quote made 100 years ago by legendary Kansas publisher William Allen White, “Things start in Kansas that finish in History,” by... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s Brandon Napier to Receive 2024 Rising Star Award from Kansas Association of Broadcasters

Friday, September 6

Each year, the Kansas Association of Broadcasters (KAB) recognizes young broadcasters with the Rising Star Award. The recipients are recognized for making a significant impact on their stations and communities. To receive the award, nominees must be under the age of 40 and must... Read More.

Grand Opening of the 1861 Club at the 2024 Kansas State Fair

Friday, September 6

By the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Construction is finalized, and the 1861 Club celebrates its grand opening today, Friday, September 6th. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on Thursday, September 5th, with many current and former Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation board members and staff, Kansas... Read More.

Bullpup Weekly Sports Roundup Aug. 29-Sep. 5, 2024

Friday, September 6

Thursday, August 29 Girls Tennis Invitational at HesstonMcPherson High School Girl's Tennis started the athletic year for the Bullpups on a high note, winning the Hesston Invitational and finishing all individual events in the top three. "I felt our girls started the season very well... Read More.

Work to Begin Tuesday for 2024 Great Bend Chip and Seal Project

Friday, August 30

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — The 2024 Chip and Seal with a Fog coat project is scheduled to begin Tuesday Sept. 3, 2024, circumstances pending. The areas to be affected by this project are select streets North of 24th between... Read More.

Voting for 2024 Coolest Thing Made In Kansas Tournament Now Open

Thursday, August 29

16 Kansas-Made Products Earn Spot in 2024 Coolest Thing Tournament Voting Now Open For Coolest Thing Made In Kansas By the Kansas Manufacturing CouncilTOPEKA, KAN. — The Kansas Manufacturing Council (KMC) on Thursday announced the 16 products that made it into the 2024... Read More.

2024 Bullpup Fall Sports Preview: Cross Country

Thursday, August 29

McPHERSON, Kan. - For our final McPherson High School Fall Sports preview, Ad Astra Radio will cover Bullpup Cross Country.The team heads into the 2024 season with an experienced group, including four senior boys and two senior girls, including senior Lexi Patterson who finished... Read More.