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Bullpups Fall in Season Opener to Buhler 8-7

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio BUHLER, Kan. - It was the start that the McPherson High Baseball team wanted early, but they could not pull away from the Crusaders late, falling in walk-off fashion to their rival 8-7 on Thursday.Jaret Myers would collect the... Read More.

Brunk Set to Begin Inaugural Season as Head Coach Wednesday

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio McPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson and Smoky Valley Co-op Swim Team will accompany Moundridge this season, as they begin their 2023 plunge on Wednesday. They will travel to Topeka’s Capitol Federal Natatorium, under first-year Head Coach Angela Brunk.Brunk comes... Read More.

MHS Girls Soccer Looks to Build on Historic 2022 Season

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio McPHERSON, Kan. - The 2022 season was arguably the most successful season in the history of McPherson High Girls Soccer, finishing 16-4-1, reaching the 4-1A state tournament where they finished 3rd. They also earned the United Soccer Coaches Team... Read More.

Prepare for Smoke in the Flint Hills; Burning Season Is Near

FLINT HILLS, Kan. (KNS) - It's the time of year, March and April, when Kansas landowners are beginning to burn their grasslands, especially in the Flint Hills region. The state is advising people to take precautions from the smoke. The controlled burns are supposed to... Read More.

Kansas Fire Season is Here, Officials Say

By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — The beginning of the year has been quiet for Kansas wildfires after above average moisture in January, but the trend may not continue into peak fire season. In previous years, the incidence of... Read More.

MHS Girls Return to State for 8th Straight Season

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio McPHERSON, Kan. - For the third straight season, the McPherson High Boys and Girls are returning to the Class 4A State Tournament. Saturday evening, the Bullpup Girls defeated Rock Creek 74-40, to punch their ticket to Salina for the... Read More.

Wildland Grass Fire Season is Here: Be Prepared

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - March is upon us and so is the peak season for wildland fires in the Hutchinson and surrounding area. The Hutchinson Fire Department would like to encourage you to prepare yourself and your household by utilizing the Ready, Set, Go! (RSG)... Read More.