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Thursday Night Chase in Great Bend Leads to Arrest and Patrol Cars Damaged

Friday, December 12

A Russell man has been arrested on multiple charges in connection with a Thursday night chase in Great Bend which went through multiple yards, hit several stop signs and other property, damaged two patrol cars, nearly ran over a Great Bend Police officer trying... Read More.

Friday Chase Leads to Arrest of Florida Woman on Forgery and Theft Charges

Monday, October 13

ABILENE, Kan. — A Florida woman is in custody after allegedly cashing forged checks with stolen identification at an Abilene bank and later leading law enforcement on a tri-county chase.Abilene Police said last Thursday they began investigating a theft report at Astra Bank on... Read More.

Chase High School Cancels Remainder of 2025 Football Season

Wednesday, October 8

CHASE, Kan. - Chase High School announced on Tuesday, Oct. 7 on social media that the remainder of their 2025 football season has been cancelled.The Chase/Raymond USD 401 page cited injuries as the reason to end the season. The Kats were 0-4 on the season,... Read More.

Sterling, Little River, and Chase High School Volleyball Saw Tuesday Action

Wednesday, October 1

Local schools in Rice County were in action on Tuesday, Sept. 30 as the regular season nears its end.STERLINGThe Sterling Black Bears had a home doubleheader against Ell-Saline, winning both matches. The first match was a 25-19, 25-21 two-set sweep. Match No. 2 was... Read More.

Attempted Traffic Stop Leads to a Chase Between Moundridge and Inman

Friday, June 20

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — An attempted traffic stop in Moundridge Thursday led to a chase that ended in a field between Moundridge and Inman.According to the Moundridge Police Department, Officer Wagner began a pursuit after the driver refused to stop that continued for several... Read More.

Barton-Rice County Chase Ends with Hutchinson Man Arrested for Drug, Other Charges

Tuesday, February 11

BARTON/RICE COUNTY, Kan. — A two-county high speed chase Monday afternoon that started in Ellinwood ended in Rice County with a Hutchinson man put in jail, and with more problems than just the chase.The Barton County Sheriff's Office said a deputy tried to stop... Read More.

Fatal Chase in Kiowa County Linked to Anderson County Homicide Investigation

Monday, January 27

KIOWA COUNTY, Kan. — A chase that led to a fatal accident in southwest Kansas Saturday night has been linked to a homicide investigation in Anderson County.According to information from the Anderson County Sheriff's Office, deputies had made a welfare check at a residence... Read More.

Two Dead After Shooting in Great Bend, High-Speed Chase and Crash

Friday, December 27

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — Two people are dead after a Friday morning shooting in Great Bend and a high speed chase that extended into Stafford County, ending in a crash southwest of St. John. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, which is... Read More.

Area Football Preview: Rice County

Wednesday, September 4

Ad Astra Radio is previewing our area high school football teams based on county. Today, we will preview Rice County.Previous previews:Sedgwick County.Kingman County.Stafford County.Pawnee County.Edwards County Rush County.Marion County.Harvey County.Chase KatsCoach: Chase Wintholz, first seasonClassification: Six playerDistrict:... Read More.

Chase and Crash Lead to Arrest

Monday, July 22

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One man is in custody after a pursuit that resulted in a crash and a shot being filed Monday afternoon just east of downtown Hutchinson.According to the Hutchinson Police Department, agents from the Kansas Department of Corrections Task Force... Read More.

Chase Buford Joins Kansas Men’s Basketball Staff

Friday, June 14

-- KANSAS ATHLETICS RELEASE -- LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas 2008 NCAA National Champion Chase Buford, 35, has joined the KU men’s basketball staff as an analyst, KU head coach Bill Self announced today.Buford played three seasons at Kansas from 2007-08 to 2009-10 and... Read More.

Trio Break National Records, Barton Women’s Title Chase Comes Up Short at NJCAA Track and Field Outdoor Championships

Wednesday, May 22

MONROE, La. (BartonSports.com) - Breaking a trio of national records highlighted another title chase for the Barton Community College women's track and field team in an eventual runner-up finish at the 2024 NJCAA Division I Outdoor Championships.Scoring 93 points at the historic Brown... Read More.