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Commentary – Rusty Hilst didn’t crave the spotlight, but we need to put him in the spotlight forever

Wednesday, June 18

When I first moved to Hutchinson in Jan. 2004, one of the first people I met was Rusty Hilst. I was covering Hutchinson Community basketball, so of course, I saw Rusty at games.I remember telling a friend of mine from my previous stop in... Read More.

ReUse It Center Employee Spotlight: Dedicated Leader Ron Mork

Tuesday, May 27

McPHERSON, Kan. — Ron Mork began his journey with the ReUse It Center as a volunteer in 2016. Just a year later, in 2017, he joined the board and served faithfully for six years. In 2020, Ron stepped into a new role as the... Read More.

Mastermind McPherson County Grant Spotlight: Marquette Beautification

Thursday, August 15

By Brenna Eller MARQUETTE, Kan. — Marquette Chamber of Commerce President Haley Samford spoke with the McPherson County Community Foundation recently about feedback from the county wide survey.“We learned that the community really wanted to see some beautification efforts from us, so that’s what... Read More.

ReUse It Center Volunteer Spotlight: LaVon Ediger

Saturday, June 29

By the ReUse It Center McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center would not exist without LaVon Ediger. After running his own business as a contractor for over 50 years, he knew the amount of construction materials that ended up in the landfill. He had... Read More.

Cosmosphere to Host “Sally’s Night” Event on June 14 to Spotlight Women in STEM Fields

Thursday, May 30

By the Cosmosphere HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On June 14, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., the Cosmosphere will celebrate Sally’s Night, the 41st Anniversary of astronaut Dr. Sally Ride becoming the first American woman in space. While remembering Dr. Ride’s achievements, the event will also... Read More.

Scott in the Spot : An Ad Astra Radio Employee Spotlight

Friday, April 12

By Brenna Eller Whether you’re tuning in for his sports beats or listening to find out how your local team is doing, Scott Miller is the man you’re bound to hear. This summer will be Miller's seventh year with Ad Astra Radio as the Hutchinson Sports... Read More.

Holiday Spotlight: Outreach McPherson

Monday, November 27

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON, Kan. — Outreach McPherson is a program that provides home necessities to those in need. During the holiday season they give away mattresses to local families. Listen in as Vicky Porter explains their need for 2023.Holiday Spotlight:... Read More.

Kansas vs. No. 6 Oklahoma Set for National Spotlight on Homecoming

Thursday, October 26

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas will kick off its 111th Homecoming in the national spotlight as the Kansas Jayhawks host the No. 6 Oklahoma Sooners to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 11 a.m. on FOX.GAME NOTESFOX’s Big... Read More.

Tom Takes a Trip Down Ad Astra Memory Lane

Friday, August 25

By Brenna Eller After being the owners of KIKS and KIOL in Iola, Kan., for over 20 years, Tom Norris and his wife Monica wanted to know that their stations would be taken care of. Because of his long history with Ad Astra Radio, Norris... Read More.

Kansas City Ready for NFL Draft Spotlight on Union Station

Thursday, April 27

By Dave Skretta, AP News KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bryce Young had been catching grief from Alabama teammate Will Anderson Jr. all morning after dragging a blanket out of his hotel room, wrapping up in it and trying to fight off a brisk wind... Read More.