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KHP Involved in Pursuit of Topeka Bank Robbery Suspset

On May 13, 2025, at approximately 10:14 a.m., Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers assisted local authorities in Marion County with a pursuit involving a bank robbery suspect from the Topeka area. Troopers attempted to stop the suspect while traveling northbound on I-135 in McPherson County.... Read More.

Six Salthawks to Swim at State Meet in Topeka this Weekend

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson High School will be sending six boys to swim at the State meet in Topeka this weekend.All three relays are poised to make finals and should bring home medals for the Salthawks according to HHS Swim Coach... Read More.

Topeka Artists Exhibit Works at McPherson College Gallery

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. – The artwork of Topeka artists Barbara Waterman-Peters and Larry Peters is showing in an exhibition at the Friendship Hall gallery of McPherson College now through the end of March.“Barbara and Larry are a power couple in the fine arts... Read More.

Summit in Topeka Addresses Food Insecurity

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Advocates for low-income Kansans say pandemic food-assistance policies reduced food insecurity, and they would like to see those programs extended. Various anti-poverty advocacy groups met at the Hunger Action Summit in Topeka to discuss how to tackle the problem of... Read More.

Villalobos’ Early Goal Edges Topeka Hayden Friday, 1-0

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio McPHERSON, Kan. - In a battle of top 5 regional teams in Class 4-1A, the McPherson High Girls Soccer team was able to improve their record to 7-1 on Friday, defeating Topeka Hayden 1-0, for their sixth win in-a-row.The... Read More.

Bullpup Swimmers Take Second in Opening Meet in Topeka

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio TOPEKA, Kan. - The McPherson swim team began their 2023 campaign on Thursday, competing against twelve other teams, finishing second, including a handful of state consideration, and state qualifying times. “The girls swam really well.” noted Head Coach Angela Brunk,... Read More.

State KidWind Competition is Saturday in Topeka

TOPEKA, Kan. – 22 teams from 17 Kansas schools will compete this weekend in the KidWind Challenge state competition in Topeka. The KidWind Challenge is a fun way for students to explore the power of wind by building and testing wind turbines and then competing in a... Read More.