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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.

Athlete of the Week: Connor Fowler, Fairfield Eight-Man Division 2 All Star

Wednesday, June 11

Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce this week's Athlete of the Week as Connor Fowler, Fairfield High School senior quarterback.The week - Fowler represented the West team in the Eight-man Division 2 all-star game Saturday in Beloit. Although the West team lost, Fowler... Read More.

Lorrie Morgan and Rising Star Mason Ramsey Take Nex-Tech Grandstand Sept. 14

Monday, May 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Get ready for a night of unforgettable country music as Lorrie Morgan and rising star Mason Ramsey take the Nex-Tech Grandstand stage at the Kansas State Fair—Sunday, September 14 at 5 PM!Lorrie Morgan, one of country music’s most iconic vocalists, was... Read More.

NCCC Alum, MLB All-Star Matt Strahm Pledges $330k to Renovate School’s Wellness Center

Wednesday, April 9

CHANUTE, Kan. - Neosho County Community College (NCCC) alum and current Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher Matt Strahm has pledged $330,000 to renovate the school's wellness center on their Chanute campus.The renovation on the wellness center will provide upgraded equipment and improve training facilities for... Read More.

Star of the West digitizes sustainability tracking

Friday, March 28

Star of the West Milling Company has announced a new partnership with the Swedish company Improvin’ to help growers better track their sustainability efforts. Climate Smart Advisor Katie Adam with Star of the West tells Brownfield, “The first step to sustainability is figuring out... Read More.

FFA Agribusiness Star awarded for gardening services

Friday, March 14

The Michigan FFA Star in Agribusiness says her journey to entrepreneurship started with volunteering. Montague FFA’s Grace Torsch tells Brownfield her garden maintenance business was born after establishing relationships with clients through a community service project who needed more help outdoors. “It just kept... Read More.

Hopkins FFA member named Star Farmer

Friday, March 14

This year’s Michigan FFA Star Farmer says his Supervised Agricultural Experience has helped him better understand the business aspects of farming. Hopkins FFA’s Colby Tucker tells Brownfield, “My operation is a lot like my parents’ farm.” “We keep track of all the numbers, all... Read More.

FFA Star winner finds success in marketing

Monday, March 10

This year’s Michigan FFA Star Placement Award winner says adapting to lost markets has been a significant learning experience. Coopersville FFA’s Madelyn Rustler tells Brownfield she’s been working on her family’s fourth-generation hay farm for several years, but her role changed after the local... Read More.

Star of the West seeking more climate-smart participation

Thursday, January 30

A climate-smart commodity grant program in Michigan is working to establish markets for food-grade grains. Star of the West Sustainability Director Lisa Woodke tells Brownfield their Climate Smart Crops Program incentivizes farmers to track their production management and incorporation of conservation measures. “Trying to figure out,... Read More.

K-State WBB Star Ayoka Lee Sidelined Following Foot Injury

Tuesday, January 21

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - K-State senior center Ayoka Lee will be sidelined following an injury to her foot, the program announced on Monday. A return before the end of the regular season is probable, but more will be known in the next couple of weeks.Lee... Read More.

McPherson Native & Tabor WBB Star Kassidy Beam Smashes School’s Three-Point Record

Monday, January 20

HILLSBORO, Kan. (TaborBluejays.com) - It takes a lot to impress Head Women's Basketball Coach Shawn Reed. Throughout his time at Tabor, Reed has seen more than his fair share of All Americans, All Conference selections, KCAC titles, and NAIA National Tournament berths, but it... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s Brandon Napier to Receive 2024 Rising Star Award from Kansas Association of Broadcasters

Friday, September 6

Each year, the Kansas Association of Broadcasters (KAB) recognizes young broadcasters with the Rising Star Award. The recipients are recognized for making a significant impact on their stations and communities. To receive the award, nominees must be under the age of 40 and must... Read More.