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Local Baseball Student Athletes to Play in KABC Senior All State Game June 18

Friday, June 13

WICHITA, Kan. - The Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches released the full rosters for the KABC Senior All-State game held Wed., June 18 at Equity Bank Park in Wichita.The KABC released their baseball All-State honorees from the high school baseball season. CLICK HERE to view the... Read More.

Senior Farmers Market Vouchers will be Available in Garnett

Thursday, June 12

GARNETT, Kan. — While there will likely not be a Senior Farmers Market Voucher program in Kansas this year, there will be one in Anderson County thanks to local support.Thanks to efforts of the Garnett Chamber of Commerce and generous support of the Anderson... Read More.

Area Senior Living and Care Organizations Announce Affiliation Plans

Wednesday, June 11

NORTH NEWTON, Kan. — Two area senior living and care organizations – Bluestem Communities, headquartered in North Newton, and The Cedars in McPherson – have announced an affiliation that will strengthen non-profit senior services opportunities in south central Kansas.  The Cedars, a life plan community... Read More.

Master Gardeners to Offer Substitute for Senior Voucher Program

Wednesday, June 11

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — While there will likely not be a Kansas Farmers Market Nutrition Program voucher distribution this summer, McPherson County's Master Gardeners and Friends are stepping up to fill the void.That group is making available punch cards that can be used at... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Little River Track and Field Senior Jay Smith

Wednesday, June 4

LITTLE RIVER, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Little River High School senior Jay Smith as this week's Athlete of the Week.The week - Smith won a pair of races at the all-classes wheelchair state track meet on Saturday at Cessna... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Moundridge Track and Field Senior Kaden Elmore

Wednesday, May 28

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce this week's Athlete of the Week as Moundridge High School senior Kaden Elmore.The week - Elmore swept the 100, 200 and 400 meters at the Class 2A regional in Marion. Elmore was the only... Read More.

Lyons High School Senior Tragically Dies in Car-Semi Collision

Friday, May 16

ELLSWORTH COUNTY, Kan. — A Lyons High School senior who was to graduate this weekend was killed Thursday evening in a car-semi crash in Ellsworth County.The Kansas Highway Patrol said Nathaniel (Nate) Dold of Sterling was eastbound on K-156 about 3 ½ miles northeast... Read More.

A Season For The Record Books; Bullpup Softball Sweeps Buhler on Senior Night to Finish Regular Season 26-0

Wednesday, May 14

McPHERSON, Kan. - 26 games have been played and won in McPherson High School Varsity Softball's regular season. The 26 wins are the most in a regular season in Kansas High School Softball history.The Bullpups closed it off with a doubleheader sweep of Buhler Tuesday,... Read More.

Bullpup Baseball Clinches Share of League Title, Sweep Buhler on Youth & Senior Night

Wednesday, May 14

McPHERSON, Kan. - To others, it may have been a normal Tuesday. For McPherson High School Baseball, it was anything but normal. It was a special night as the Bullpups swept the Buhler Crusaders to clinch a share of the Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League... Read More.

Buhler Baseball Sweeps Andale on Senior Night; Softball Earns Record-Setting 17th Win

Wednesday, May 7

BUHLER, Kan. - On Senior Night Monday at Wheatland Park, Buhler baseball won both games against Andale. The Crusaders (17-7) currently sit fifth in the 4A West standings with two games remaining in the regular season. Game One: Buhler 10, Andale 1Buhler took an early... Read More.

Little River Sports Roundup: Baseball Sweeps Oxford on Senior Day, Softball Splits Two DH’s, Track Dominates at Fairfield

Wednesday, April 30

BASEBALL The Little River baseball team continues to stay undefeated at 16-0 after sweeping Oxford Monday, April 28 on Senior Day.The offense for Little River continues to dominate after 17 combined hits and 29 combined runs in their doubleheader Monday. The Redskins won game one... Read More.

Senate Passes Amendment to Prohibit VA Senior Executives from Using PACT Act Funds for Self-Enrichment

Thursday, April 10

Legislation responds to 2023 report on improper payments to VA executives WASHINTON D.C. — This week, the U.S. Senate passed an amendment introduced by U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs – that included language to prohibit PACT... Read More.