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Governor Laura Kelly Proclaims December 13, 2025 as “Wreaths Across America Day” in Kansas

Wednesday, November 19

HAVEN, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today announced a statewide proclamation declaring December 13, 2025 as Wreaths Across America Day in Kansas, joining communities across the nation in honoring America’s fallen heroes and recognizing the sacrifices made by veterans and their families.Each wreath placed... Read More.

Heart of America League Announces All-League Volleyball Team

Thursday, October 30

The Heart of America League announced its all-league volleyball team.Inman, Moundridge, Sterling and Hutchinson Trinity Catholic players were recognized.2025 Heart of America Volleyball All League TeamFirst TeamLauren McGinn Sedgwick 11Taylor Froese Inman 11Kenna Woods Inman 12Kalyn Sampson Sedgwick 12Jordan Bartlett Bennington 12Jaye McCurdy Wichita... Read More.

Laurel Cemetery in Haven, KS to Honor Veterans During Wreaths Across America Ceremony on December 13, 2025

Thursday, September 25

HAVEN, Kan. — Laurel Cemetery is proud to announce its continued participation in the national Wreaths Across America event, taking place this year on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. CST. The public is invited to attend and help honor the brave men... Read More.

Heart of America League Announces 2025 Baseball & Softball All-League Teams

Thursday, May 29

The Heart of America League released their All-League baseball and softball teams for local high schools. Listed below are the honorees. Players listed in bold text indicate representation of a school covered by Ad Astra Radio.BASEBALL 1ST TEAM:Pitcher: Cory Crumrine (Sr., Sedgwick) Pitcher: Drew Dechant... Read More.

Heart of America League Basketball Postseason Honors Announced for 2024-25 Season

Sunday, March 16

BOYS First Team:Boston Ekart - Sterling Bear Moddelmog - Moundridge Isaiah Garrett - Bennington Brogan Rowley - Ell-Saline Blake Smith - Sterling Trey Williams - Ell Saline Henry Hecox - Moundridge Henry Hochstetler - RemingtonSecond Team:Max Ryan - Trinity Catholic Kaizer Kanitz -... Read More.

30th Annual Mid America Classic – Day 3 Recap

Saturday, February 1

McPHERSON, Kan. - A record-breaking final day of the 30th Annual Mid America Classic results in Olathe South finishing as the tournament's champion after defeating Manhattan 56-25 in the final game.Listed below are the final scores, links to the final stats, each team's leaders for... Read More.

30th Annual Mid America Classic – Day Two Recap

Friday, January 31

McPHERSON, Kan. - Olathe South and Manhattan punched their tickets to the Mid America Classic championship game after winning in the semifinals Friday, Jan. 31.Below are the final scores, stat leaders, Saturday's schedule, and the tournament’s stat leaders after two games. Numbers listed in parenthesis... Read More.

30th Annual Mid America Classic – First Round Recap

Thursday, January 30

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson was able to pull off the upset against Andover Central Thursday, Jan. 30 to advance to the semifinals, joining alongside the No. 1, No. 3, and No. 4 seed.Below are the final scores, stat leaders, Friday's schedule, and the tournament's stat... Read More.

30th Annual Mid America Classic Girls Basketball Tournament Bracket Released

Thursday, January 23

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson High School released their 30th Annual Mid America Classic girls basketball tournament, scheduled for Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, 2025 at the McPherson Roundhouse.The seeding is as follows, along with their record prior to Jan. 22 (when seeding took place):Hutchinson... Read More.

Wreaths Across America Offering 1 For 1 Match on Sponsored Wreaths through Jan. 17 for 2025 Event at Laurel Cemetery & Haven (Priest) Cemetery

Tuesday, December 31

Volunteers help to Remember, Honor, Teach about our community’s heroes By Jake Feil HAVEN, Kan. — Local Wreaths Across America volunteers are working hard to ensure that all veterans laid to rest at both Laurel Cemetery and Haven (Priest) Cemetery are honored this December as part... Read More.

Heart of America League Announces 2024 Football All-League Teams

Wednesday, November 13

The Heart of America League released their First Team, Second Team, and Honorable Mention 11-man football players for the 2024 season.The teams are listed below. The names in boldfaced font indicate unanimous selections.:FIRST TEAM Offense:POS NAME Gr. SCHOOLQB Corey Crumrine 12 SedgwickRB Zane Farney 11 SterlingRB Jameson Looper 11 MarionRB Kole Klaassen 12 RemingtonWR Spencer Crumrine 9 SedgwickWR Dallas Lagree 12 SedgwickWR Kaizer Kanitz 11 MoundridgeTE Bear Moddelmog 12 MoundridgeOL Braden DenHartog 12 MoundridgeOL Murdoc Cochran 12 SedgwickOL Cooper... Read More.

Sterling Main Street Named 2024 Affiliate Program by Main Street America

Tuesday, June 11

By Main Street America STERLING, Kan. (June 11, 2024) – Sterling Main Street has been designated as an Affiliate Main Street America program for meeting significant performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners recognize programs committed to downtown revitalization through preservation-based economic... Read More.