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Hutchinson Trinity, Central Christian Volleyball Teams Fall

Wednesday, September 3

The Hutchinson Trinity Catholic High School volleyball team lost its first two matches of the season to Ell-Saline 25-9, 25-14 and 25-19, 18-25, 25-19.The Hutchinson Central Christian volleyball team lost its first match to McPherson-Elyria Christian 25-23, 18-25, 25-22.

Central Kansas Hits Record Rainfall this Summer, Temperatures Stay Average

Tuesday, September 2

To say it was a wet summer in mid-Kansas was, for the most part, an understatement.Parts of McPherson, Marion and Rice counties saw rainfall for June through August, considered meteorological summer, in excess of 20 inches, with the largest amount in the area recorded... Read More.

Hutchinson Central Christian football team opens season against Sunrise Christian

Sunday, August 24

The Hutchinson Central Christian Cougars football team open the 2025 season at Wichita against Sunrise Christian.The Cougars lost 54-50 to Sunrise Christian at home in the 2024 season opener.Matt Barnett is in his third year as Cougars’ coach. He is assisted by Mark Barnett... Read More.

Central Christian Women’s Wrestling to Have More Conference Foes After Merger

Wednesday, July 30

KANSAS (KCACSports.com) - The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) and the Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) will merge their respective women's wrestling programs into one qualifying group for the 2025-26 season, both conference offices announced Wednesday.“The KCAC is excited to work with the Sooner Athletic... Read More.

Central Christian School to Host Annual Craft Fair This September During Alumni & Friends Weekend

Wednesday, July 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Central Christian School is excited to announce the return of its Fall Craft Fair, taking place Saturday, September 27 at the school’s campus. This family-friendly event brings together talented local artisans, crafters, and small business owners for a day of shopping,... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Cael Kooiman, Central Christian Golf

Wednesday, July 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Cael Kooiman, upcoming junior at Central Christian School as this week's Athlete of the Week.The week - Kooiman performed well at the Central Links Golf Junior Match Play Championship, which was July 7-10 at... Read More.

Heavy Rain Monday Night Produces Another Round of Flooding and Wind Damage in Parts of Central Kansas

Tuesday, July 22

Very heavy rain Monday night into early Tuesday morning produced another round of flooding and wind damage in parts of Central Kansas, with flooding along the Smoky Hill River in McPherson and Saline counties and Mulberry Creek near Salina. The heaviest rainfall fell over... Read More.

National Weather Service in Wichita Issues Extreme Heat Warning for Much of Central Kansas

Friday, July 18

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued an extreme heat warning from 2 p.m. Saturday to 7 p.m. Wednesday for much of central Kansas.A multi-day period of temperatures at or near 100 degrees combined with high humidity will produce heat index values up... Read More.

Central Christian College Golf Tournament Fundraiser Postponed

Thursday, July 17

McPHERSON, Kan. - Central Christian College of Kansas announced that their Athletics Golf Tournament Fundraiser, originally scheduled for Sat., July 19, has been postponed.The tournament will now take place Saturday, September 13 with an 8:00 a.m. shotgun start at Turkey Creek Golf Course in McPherson.... Read More.

Central Kansas Schools Mourn Beloved Teacher and Counselor

Friday, July 4

Two beloved central Kansas school staffers have passed away. Prairie Hills Middle School science teacher Victor Wilkinson died Wednesday evening after suffering a massive heart attack. Buhler USD Superintendent Cindy Couchman said in a statement Mr. Wilkinson was more than just an Educator, as he... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Jessa Losew, Central Christian Track and Field

Wednesday, July 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Jessa Losew as this week's Athlete of the Week.The week - Losew nabbed her first state championship at the Class 1A state meet on May 30 at Wichita State. After an injury-riddled freshman and... Read More.

Barton County Approves Vehicle Purchase for Central Kansas Community Corrections, Other Meeting Highlights

Tuesday, June 24

BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — A vehicle purchase and addition of mini split units for a multi-use office space for Central Kansas Community Corrections was approved by the Barton County Commission Tuesday.A 2024 Ford Edge all-wheel drive vehicle was purchased from Marmie Ford for $29,400.... Read More.