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Wilson Residents will Seek to Dissolve USD 112 District following BOE’s Decision to Close Wilson Junior-Senior High School

Monday, May 8

WILSON, Kan. – Wilson area residents angered by a January vote by the Central Plains USD 112 Board of Education to close Wilson Junior-Senior High School plan to file a petition Tuesday morning to dissolve the district altogether.A group of Wilson area patrons, represented... Read More.

City of Arlington Water Supply Shows High Nitrate Levels

Thursday, May 4

ARLINGTON, Kan. – The City of Arlington has issued a public notice regarding nitrate levels in the city's water supply. A sample tested on April 18th showed a nitrate level of 11 milligrams per liter, which is above the federal nitrate standard of 10... Read More.

Derby High Principal Resigns After Sparring with School Board

Thursday, April 20

DERBY, Kan. (KNS/KMUW) - A Kansas principal has resigned after sparring with school board members who challenged his anti-racism efforts at Derby High School. Tim Hamblin, a longtime principal of Derby High School, south of Wichita, announced in an email that he will leave... Read More.

Tornadoes, High Winds and Hail Hammer Eastern Kansas

Thursday, April 20

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KPR) - As many as five Tornado Warnings were issued for northeast Kansas Wednesday night, affecting a number of counties. The National Weather Service says Tornado Warnings were issued for Lyon, Morris, Chase, Osage, Pottawatomie, Riley, Clay, Marshall and Nemaha... Read More.

Mac High Tennis Team Finishes Fourth in Andover on Thursday

Friday, April 7

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio ANDOVER, Kan. - Two points separated third place from fifth place on Thursday, and the McPherson Boys found themselves with .500 records in three out of four entries for a fourth place finish out of seven total schools.In a... Read More.

High Fire Danger on Tuesday, Reno County Landfill Not be Accepting Any Burnt Materials

Tuesday, April 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – With a Fire Weather Watch in place for Tuesday, the Reno County Landfill will not be accepting any burnt loads, burn barrels or any burnt materials. The facility’s high wind possible could also mean an early closure.The National Weather Service in... Read More.

Lyons High School Students Exchange Cultural Experience with Students from Spain

Monday, March 27

LYONS, Kan. – Approximately two dozen Lyons High School students and sponsors traveled to Spain during Spring Break where they stayed with host families. Students participated in school activities with their peers at the host school and toured historical and cultural sites.This past week,... Read More.

Longtime Sterling High School Theatre Director Preparing for Final Show this Weekend

Thursday, March 23

STERLING, Kan. – This weekend's Sterling High School Theatre Spring Play, The Miracle Worker, will cap the career of the school's long-time theatre director. Besty Dutton is retiring after 43 years on the Sterling High School Faculty at the end of this school year. The Miracle Worker will... Read More.

Mac High Baseball Set to Defend 2022 State Title on Thursday

Tuesday, March 21

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio McPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson High Baseball team made a historic run in 2022, setting a school record for wins in a season, finishing with an overall record of 23-2, winning the Class 4A state title, the first in... Read More.

McPherson High Softball Looking to Remain atop Div. III in 2023

Tuesday, March 21

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio McPHERSON, Kan. - After finishing in the middle of the pack of the AVCTL Div. III in 2021, the McPherson High Softball team made tremendous progress last season, going undefeated in the league, and finishing with an overall record... Read More.

High Nitrate Levels in Rural Water District 101 Warrant Water Source Changes

Tuesday, March 14

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – Nitrate levels have risen above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test was collected on March 6, 2023. The level tested at 10.5 mg/L, which exceeds the Kansas and Federal... Read More.

Hutchinson High School Senior Named National Merit Finalist

Saturday, March 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson High School senior, Morgan Hixson, has been named a National Merit Scholar Finalist for 2023, the only student to receive the honor in all of Reno County. The National Merit Scholarship Program is an annual competition that recognizes academic excellence in high... Read More.