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Halstead Coaches, Blue Dragon Athletes Awarded at Wichita Sports Banquet

Friday, June 27

WICHITA, Kan. - Two Hutchinson Community College athletes were named the Junior College Athletes of the Year and a husband & wife duo of coaches at Halstead High School earned a special recognition at the 2025 Greater Wichita Sports Banquet, held by the Wichita Sports... Read More.

Paramore to Take Over Halstead Boys Basketball Team

Wednesday, May 14

By Brad HallierLonnie Paramore has respected Halstead and its boys basketball program for years.Having coached Haven for the past 17 years, Paramore has coached against Halstead in the Central Kansas League. Haven also plays in Halstead's annual midseason tournament, and in March, Haven played... Read More.

Little River Sports Roundup: Two Powerlifters Win State, Track Finishes Top 5 at Halstead, Baseball Stays Undefeated

Friday, April 18

POWERLIFTING The Little River Powerlifting team took to Claflin Saturday, April 12, finishing with 16 medals in total and two state title winners.Lu Mey Cronje and Reece Erickson each won a title in their girls powerlifting events. Cronje won the 140.4 overall weight class, placing... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Halstead Junior Addisen Wills

Wednesday, March 19

HALSTEAD, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce this week’s Athlete of the Week, Halstead High School Junior Addisen Wills. Ad Astra Radio's Athlete of the Week is presented by Hutchinson Community College.The week - Wills had a strong week at the... Read More.

Halstead & Little River Claim State Volleyball Titles; Inman & Hoisington Bring Home Trophies

Sunday, November 3

For the first time in school history, the Halstead Dragons claimed a state volleyball championship, winning the 3A State Tournament in Hutchinson this weekend. In 1A-DI at Dodge City, the Little River Redskins claimed their third straight state title.Halstead opened play on Friday in... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Halstead Dragons Senior Setter Dalaina Schutte

Wednesday, October 9

By Brad Hallier HALSTEAD, Kan. — Each week, Ad Astra Radio recognizes different athlete’s outstanding achievements. Congratulations to the Athlete of the Week for the week of 10/6-10/12 Dalaina Schutte. The week: Schutte - a setter - was sensational during a Saturday tournament in Canton, an... Read More.

Area Football Preview: Harvey County

Tuesday, September 3

Ad Astra Radio is previewing our area high school football teams based on county. Today, we will preview Harvey County.Previous previews:Sedgwick County.Kingman County.Stafford County.Pawnee County.Edwards County Rush County.Marion County.Burrton ChargersCoach: Tyler Dansel, first seasonClassification: Six playerDistrict: 22023: 2-7Postseason:... Read More.

Hutch and Halstead Sunday Storm Updates

Monday, May 20

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson City officials are evaluating the extent of damage from last night's high winds and determine response plans.The most important thing to note is Hutchinson residents will be responsible for their own limb removal.City crews were out overnight clearing... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Public Works Traffic Division Announces Upgrades to 30th and Halstead Intersection

Thursday, April 18

By the City of Hutchinson Public Works Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. —The City of Hutchinson Public Works Traffic Division is implementing improvements to the traffic signals at the intersection of 30th Ave and Halstead St to include protected left turns for eastbound and westbound traffic. These... Read More.

Waterline Work Affecting North Halstead

Thursday, November 30

By the City of Hutchinson Public Works Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Due to a water line break in the 2900 block of North Halstead Street, Halstead will be closed at 30th, and closed to thru traffic at 26th Street. Halstead will be open for drop... Read More.

Hutchinson Man Arrested After Overnight Standoff Blocking a Mile Segment of Halstead

Thursday, September 28

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Hutchinson man is in custody after a battery incident late Wednesday night that led to an overnight standoff that blocked a mile segment of Halstead between 30th and 43rd. The call initially was sent to Reno County Sheriff's... Read More.

IdeaTek and Halstead Partner to Offer Discounted Fiber Internet Rates

Monday, April 17

HALSTEAD, Kansas – IdeaTek, a Buhler-based fiber internet provider, is partnering with the City of Halstead to offer discounted fiber internet rates to residents and small businesses for the next two years.The partnership is part of the city’s long-range strategic goal to have fiber... Read More.