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Schedule Set For HS Football Golden Belt Area Games of the Week

Friday, June 27

Ad Astra Radio is getting ready for the 2025 football season as the schedules are being finalized.The 2025 season will bring another edition of the Golden Belt Area Game of the Week each week on 98.9 KGBK and streaming live on adastraradio.com and... Read More.

Mix 96.7 to Broadcast High School Football McPherson Area Games of the Week

Friday, June 27

96.7 KMPK will bring another season of the McPherson Area Game of the Week for the 2025 High School Football season.The schedule primarily features schools in McPherson County as well as matchups within the county and big rivalry games. The games will broadcast live... Read More.

Area Athletes Named to Sports in Kansas All-State Softball Teams

Tuesday, June 24

Sports in Kansas released their All-State teams from the 2025 High School Softball season Monday evening. Many athletes in our Ad Astra Radio coverage area were named as part of the All-State teams.The local athletes honored by Sports in Kansas are listed below: 2-1A First Team... Read More.

Area Student Athletes Wrap Up State Skeet Shooting Tournament

Friday, June 13

KECHI, Kan. - Prior to the big State High School Trap Shooting Tournament this upcoming weekend, local student athletes from Little River, Hillsboro, Sterling, and Remington High Schools competed in the State Skeet Shooting Tournament.The athletes competed in the 1A tournament Thursday, June 12... Read More.

Area Senior Living and Care Organizations Announce Affiliation Plans

Wednesday, June 11

NORTH NEWTON, Kan. — Two area senior living and care organizations – Bluestem Communities, headquartered in North Newton, and The Cedars in McPherson – have announced an affiliation that will strengthen non-profit senior services opportunities in south central Kansas.  The Cedars, a life plan community... Read More.

Area Athletes Set for 8-Man All-Star Games Saturday

Thursday, June 5

BELOIT, Kan. – This Saturday marks the 40th Anniversary of the Kansas 8-Man All-Star Games. The Ad Astra Radio area has a storied tradition of athletes that have competed in the event and this year is no different.The day is split up into two... Read More.

Iola Area Chamber of Commerce Warns Community of Fraud Alert

Wednesday, May 28

IOLA, Kan. — The Iola Area Chamber of Commerce has put out a scam alert.Executive Director Kelly Sigg said a company identifying themselves as UAC, calling from a 563 area code, has been contacting individuals claiming to be working with the Iola Area Chamber... Read More.

Central Christian Claims Regional Golf Title; More Area Athletes Qualify for State

Tuesday, May 20

KSHSAA Regional Golf finished for area teams on Tuesday. The highlight of the day saw Central Christian claim the 1A Regional Championship at Hesston, hosted by Goessel. The Cougars finished with a team score of 331, 56 strokes better than second place St. John,... Read More.

Anderson County Emergency Personnel Rescue Vehicle of Occupants in Flooded Area on 1300 Road Near Texas Road

Monday, May 19

ANDERSON COUNTY, Kan. — On the evening of May 19, emergency personnel from multiple departments across Anderson County were dispatched to the area of 1300 Road near the intersection of Texas Road in response to a reported water rescue incident.A vehicle carrying multiple occupants... Read More.

KSHSAA Boys Regional Golf Held for Many Area Schools

Monday, May 19

On Monday, the Ad Astra Radio area saw multiple teams and individuals qualify for the KSHSAA State Golf Tournaments coming up next week.Full results from Monday’s action can be found below this story.Highlights from the day included the Buhler boys taking home the 4A... Read More.

Multiple Area Athletes Bring Home Medals at 3-2-1A State Tennis

Monday, May 19

TOPEKA, Kan. – A host of Ad Astra Radio area athletes came away with medals from the KSHSAA 3-2-1A State Tennis Tournament at Kossover Tennis Center over the weekend. Of the 15 state qualifiers from the area that entered the weekend, ten of them... Read More.

Area Athletes Win 4A State Tennis Titles & Numerous Medals

Monday, May 19

WINFIELD, Kan. – It was a successful weekend for many Ad Astra Radio boys tennis players at the 4A State Tournament at the T.H. Vaughan Tennis Center. On the singles side, Buhler’s Davian cruised to the state championship and in doubles, Asher Deutschendorf &... Read More.