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University Videographer Completes Documentary on Area Baseball Greats

Friday, May 2

The efforts to honor two pivotal figures in baseball history have been captured in a new documentary by filmmaker Aaron Thompson (BS ‘09). Thompson, who has been Pittsburg State University’s videographer since 2019, is also a graduate student in the Communication Department. He is on... Read More.

Area Standouts Selected for KVA All-Star Volleyball Match

Thursday, April 17

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Volleyball Association is pleased to announce their 2025 All Star Squads. The annual All Star match will be held this year on June 7, 2025 at Washburn Rural High School. Match time will be 5:00 p.m. The players selected... Read More.

Two Area Students Selected as KSHSAA 2025 True Blue Scholarship Winners

Sunday, April 13

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) in partnership with the Capital Federal Foundation®, announced on Sunday the 34 students selected for the KSHSAA and Capital Federal 2025 True Blue ® Scholarship, a $2,000 scholarship made payable to a two-year... Read More.

McPherson Area Schools Compete in Early Season Track Meet

Sunday, April 6

McPHERSON, Kan. - High schools in McPherson County competed at McPherson High School Thursday, April 3 for the McPherson County Early Season meet.The meet was held at McPherson High School and featured McPherson, Smoky Valley, Hesston, Elyria Christian, and Little River High School. McPherson Middle... Read More.

Reno County Commissioners Lift Moratorium on Large Scale Solar Development in Zoned Area of Reno County

Wednesday, March 26

Reno County Commission Meeting March 26, 2025 Highlights RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The moratorium on large scale solar development in the zoned portion of Reno County was lifted Wednesday by County Commissioners. The existing moratorium will remain in place at least through May 1 for... Read More.

3-2-1A Boys State Wrestling: 16 Ad Astra Radio Area Athletes Medal

Sunday, March 2

HAYS, Kan. – A big group of wrestlers from the Ad Astra Radio central, east and west areas competed at the 3-2-1A State Championships at Gross Memorial Coliseum this weekend. A total of 16 wrestlers brought home medals from the tournament. Three wrestlers made... Read More.

Three thoughts on girls Class 6A, 5A and 4A area substate basketball

Sunday, March 2

While most of our area schools are 3A and smaller, the quality of girls basketball in the upper classifications has been high this year.And now, the final games are about to start, as substate basketball stars for the upper classifications on Wednesday for 4A... Read More.

Three thoughts on 6A, 5A, 4A area boys substates

Sunday, March 2

Finally, all KSHSAA substate tournaments are set.While some schools in smaller classifications have already seen their seasons end, the larger boys classifications will finally get their postseason started on Tuesday in Classes 6A and 4A, and Wednesday in 5A.Here are three thoughts on area... Read More.

SEK Wrestling Regionals Yield 23 Area State Qualifiers

Sunday, February 23

KSHSAA Regional wrestling meets were held in southeast Kansas on Saturday. In Class 4A at Labette County, the Chanute boys qualified seven wrestlers for the 4A State Tournament to be held at Tony’s Pizza Events Center in Salina on February 28 and March 1. ... Read More.

46 Ad Astra Radio Area Girls Wrestlers Headed to 3-2-1A State

Sunday, February 16

It was a successful weekend for many Ad Astra Radio area girls wrestlers at the KSHSAA 3-2-1A Regionals across the state. The schools in the classification were split west and east with the west regional in Russell and the east in Rossville.At the Russell... Read More.

Tuberculosis Outbreak in the Kansas City Area

Thursday, January 30

Due to the Tuberculosis outbreak in Wyandotte County, Kansas, the Reno County Health Department has received many phone calls and wanted to provide the public with some information.Tuberculosis (TB) is a treatable disease that has been around for centuries. Active TB is contagious, but... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s All Area Football Teams

Monday, January 13

For the first time ever, Ad Astra Radio has attempted an All Area football team. Although the sports crew all had a say for this, we're sure with it being the first time we've tried this, there will likely be an oversight or two.We... Read More.