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Area Runners Compete at Rim Rock; Hutchinson Trinity Boys Take First in Division

Saturday, September 27

Several area cross country runners participated in the Rim Rock Farm High School Cross Country Classic Saturday in Lawrence.Rim Rock Farm hosts the Kansas Class 6A and 5A state cross country meets Saturday, Nov. 1.The Hutchinson Trinity Catholic boys cross country team placed first... Read More.

Area Runners Compete at Marion; Haven’s Doherty 2nd in Boys 5K

Friday, September 26

Haven High School junior Isaiah Doherty placed second in the varsity boys 5K race at the Marion Invitational cross country meet Thursday on the Marion High School course.Doherty, who posted a time of 16 minutes, 59.18 seconds, led Haven to a fifth-place finish in... Read More.

Haven, Nickerson Among Area Teams to Compete in Cheney Red, Spike & Blue Classic

Friday, September 26

The Haven and Nickerson volleyball teams will participate in the Cheney High School Red, Spike and Blue Classic volleyball tournament Saturday.Haven (10-9) is the No. 6 seed. Nickerson (5-14) is the No. 8 seed.The No. 1 seed is Wichita Trinity Academy (10-2), followed by... Read More.

Area Volleyball Players Make Sports in Kansas Top 10 Statistics Lists

Wednesday, September 24

Inman High School volleyball player Morgan Froese still leads the Sports in Kansas Top 10 list for blocks with 88 (2.32 per set).Haven’s Mayzie Warden is third in digs with 248 (7.8 per set).Halstead’s Jordy Schroeder is fourth in set assists with 401 (10... Read More.

Area Man to be Inducted into National Agricultural Hall of Fame

Wednesday, September 17

Michael Hinton, a Newton native now living in Hutchinson, has been selected for this year’s class of the National Agricultural Hall of Fame. A lifelong antique tractor preservationist, Hinton is devoted to honoring America’s farming heritage and the generations who worked the land.In 2024,... Read More.

Area First Responders Save Life of Person Trapped in a Grain Cart Near Garnett, Quickly Move Patient to Kansas City Area Trauma Center

Tuesday, September 16

GARNETT, Kan. — A person trapped in a grain cart late Tuesday morning west of Garnett was rescued and received advanced treatment for injuries within 90 minutes of Anderson County Emergency Communications receiving a call for assistance, underscoring the value to training, interagency cooperation,... Read More.

Area Football Roundup: Haven, Inman, Sterling, Central Christian, Little River All Winners

Saturday, September 13

Haven 44, Nickerson 7The Haven Wildcats defeated Nickerson 44-7 Friday night at Detter Field in Nickerson.Nickerson plays at Halstead next Friday. Haven plays Smoky Valley at Lindsborg.Pratt 41, Halstead 0The Pratt Greenbacks rolled to a 41-0 victory over the Halstead Dragons Friday night at... Read More.

Area Runners Compete at Hesston Swather Special, Inman’s Tyler Martisko Takes Gold in Senior Boys Competition

Saturday, September 13

The Inman High School cross country team had a good day at the Hesston High School Swather Special with six medalists.Tyler Martisko took home the gold in the senior boys 5K race with a time of 17 minutes, 42.6 seconds. Riley Roots finished third... Read More.

Area Home Sales Down, Prices Up

Friday, September 12

According to Prairie Land Realtors' Mid Kansas Multiple Listing Services, 132 residential units were sold in August, down 14.8% from a year ago, with total sales volume of $26.2 million also down from August 2024.Median sale prices for the month came to $185,170, up... Read More.

Area Teams Listed in KVA’s Week 1 Volleyball Rankings

Wednesday, September 10

rom the KVAThe Kansas Volleyball Association announced its Week 1 rankings.Records listed reflect information that was submitted by Monday.Among the Ad Astra Radio area teams ranked are McPherson (4-3), No. 8 in Class 4A; Hesston (6-1), No. 3 in Class 3A; Halstead (3-3), No.... Read More.

Area Cross Country Runners Compete at Pretty Prairie Invitational

Tuesday, September 9

Area high school cross country runners from Pretty Prairie, Haven, Nickerson, Burrton, Hutchinson Central Christian, Fairfield and Reno Valley Middle School competed in the Pretty Prairie Invitational Thursday at the “The Links” golf course in Pretty Prairie.Other schools with runners competing in the Pretty... Read More.

Three Area Firms Named Finalists for 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Kansas

Sunday, September 7

Products from firms in Galva, Garden Plain, and Hutchinson are among the ten finalists for the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Kansas Competition. The contest sponsored by the Kansas Manufacturing Council highlights the innovation, Craftsmanship, and impact of Kansas-made products, from everyday essentials to... Read More.