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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.

Multiple Area Team Players Named to All-KJCCC West Division Baseball Honors

Thursday, May 15

COLBY, Kan. - The KJCCC released their All-Conference teams for the 2025 season Thursday, May 15. Multiple players from Barton Community College and Hutchinson Community College were honored as both teams were in Salina for the Plains District Tournament.CLICK HERE to view all of the... Read More.

Area Boys Tennis Teams Find Success at Regionals

Monday, May 12

It was a busy weekend for Ad Astra Radio area tennis teams as many athletes have qualified for state tournaments in their respective classes.Buhler hosted a 4A Regional and two singles players and three doubles teams from the area are headed to the 4A... Read More.

Dillon Nature Center to Host Annual Conservation Day for Area Fifth Graders on May 7

Monday, May 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — More than 400 fifth graders from Hutchinson USD 308, Buhler USD 313, and Nickerson USD 309 elementary schools will attend Dillon Nature Center’s annual Conservation Day on May 7.Dillon Nature Center staff, along with conservation professionals from across the state, will... Read More.