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Williams Lifts Men’s Basketball Bulldogs over Panhandle State in Season Opener

Monday, November 4

BOX SCOREMcPHERSON, Kan. (MacBulldogs.com) - Aaron Williams Jr. drilled an eight-footer with 40.2 seconds left to put McPherson College on top late, and power the Bulldogs to an 80-77 season-opening win Friday night (Nov. 1) inside Holman Fieldhouse. The Bulldogs have now won... Read More.

Halstead & Little River Claim State Volleyball Titles; Inman & Hoisington Bring Home Trophies

Sunday, November 3

For the first time in school history, the Halstead Dragons claimed a state volleyball championship, winning the 3A State Tournament in Hutchinson this weekend. In 1A-DI at Dodge City, the Little River Redskins claimed their third straight state title.Halstead opened play on Friday in... Read More.

Cross Country Runners Shine in the Rain; Buhler and Hesston Girls Capture State Titles

Saturday, November 2

Wamego, Kan. – Buhler girls cross country raced through adverse weather conditions on Saturday to claim the 4A State Title at Wamego Country Club. Their second in the last six seasons.The lady Crusaders saved their best race for last, placing five runners in the... Read More.

Fort Hays State University Launches Hybrid Pre-Licensure BSN Program

Thursday, October 31

By FHSU University Communications HAYS, Kan. — In an exciting development for aspiring nurses across rural Kansas, the Fort Hays State University (FHSU) Department of Nursing has announced the launch of its new hybrid pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. This innovative program... Read More.

K-State Eases Past Fort Hays State, 70-56, in Lone Exhibition

Wednesday, October 30

BOX SCORE | POSTGAME QUOTESMANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Junior Brendan Hausen led four Wildcats in double figures with a game-high 15 points, as Kansas State ran its home exhibition winning streak to 30 games with a 70-56 win over Division II... Read More.

Sophomore-Senior Duo Qualify for State Meet

Tuesday, October 29

By Emmie BoeseUSD 311 Communications Director/BOE Clerk/Pretty Prairie High School Secretary PRETTY PRAIRIE, Kan. — Senior Claire Miller and Sophomore Amity White qualified for the girls KSHSAA class 1A state cross country meet. The Pretty Prairie High School duo placed in the top 15 individually at... Read More.

Walkaway from Larned State Hospital SPTP Enters Guilty Plea

Tuesday, October 29

By Lucky Kidd LARNED Kan. — A man who walked away from Larned State Hospital's Sexual Predator Treatment Program June 23, 2023, entered a guilty plea Monday to aggravated escape from custody. The plea by Gary Leslie Furthmyer, 73, came one day before a jury... Read More.

Seven Area Schools Claim Cross Country Regional Titles; Multiple Individuals Qualify for State

Sunday, October 27

KSHSAA Regional Cross Country meets took place on Saturday and many Ad Astra Radio area schools will be taking full teams to State.In 4A, Buhler hosted a regional in Hutchinson and took home the team title on both the girls and boys sides with... Read More.

Multiple Area Teams Headed to State Volleyball

Saturday, October 26

KSHSAA Sub-State Volleyball tournaments were held on Saturday and multiple teams from the Ad Astra Radio listening areas are headed to State next Friday and Saturday.In Class 4A on the west side, McPherson took home the 4A Sub-State title in Andale. The 6th seeded... Read More.

Buhler Sports Roundup: Volleyball Finishes Regular Season Strong, Golf Makes Day 2 at State

Saturday, October 26

By Greta Klein, Ad Astra Sports Contributor GolfThe Crusaders traveled to Hesston for the 4A State Tournament on Oct. 21-22. After day one, the team found their way to sixth place, shooting a 380. On day two they shot a 364 and finished fifth in... Read More.

Shockers MBB Exhibition Preview: Emporia State (Oct. 27)

Friday, October 25

GAME NOTESWICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) -EMPORIA STATE at WICHITA STATE Sunday, Oct. 27 | 6:30 p.m. CT Wichita, Kan. | Charles Koch ArenaTV: None Radio: KEYN 103.7 FM with Mike Kennedy & Dave DahlExhibition Ticket Special: Seats in select sections are only $10 for the first opportunity to see the 2024-25 Shockers... Read More.

Salthawk sports roundup: Burlie leads girls golf team at state tournament

Wednesday, October 23

Girls golf - With just four players on the roster, the Hutchinson High girls golf team still qualified for the Class 5A state tournament in Emporia, and the Salthawks came in 10th place.Senior Ava Burlie qualified for the final round, and she came in 26th... Read More.