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2024 Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Class Announced, 12 to be Honored in Topeka

Monday, July 1

-- KANSAS SPORTS HALL OF FAME RELEASE -- Wichita, Kan. – Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Chairman Jim Dunning, Jr., announced today the selection of 12 individuals to be inducted, Sunday, Oct. 13 in Topeka.The class includes seven individuals who have ties to... Read More.

Buhler Sports Roundup: Tennis Tops at Topeka; Track & Field Sweeps League

Tuesday, May 14

TOPEKA, Kan. – Buhler tennis put an exclamation mark on the season Saturday, capturing the school’s first-ever state title at the Class 4A state tournament in Topeka. The Crusaders finished with 40 points to edge out three-time reigning state champion Independence.Davian Spies secured his... Read More.

Brunk Breaks Two School Records, Bullpup Girls Swimmers Finish 3rd in Opening Meet in Topeka

Friday, March 22

TOPEKA, Kan. - The McPherson High School Girls Swimming team headed to the capital city of Topeka to begin their 2024 season. Below are the results:200 Medley Relay 4. Hazel Wuertz, Claire Schmidt, Adyson Wiens, Liberty Hampton-2:11.71 (State Consideration) 14. Gemma Carter, Hensli Lofdahl, Ashton... Read More.

Local High School Swimmers Compete at Boys State Championship in Topeka

Sunday, February 18

TOPEKA, Kan. - Below are results from local schools for the 2024 5-1A Boys Swimming & Diving State Championship in Topeka, KS, along final times.200 MEDLEY RELAY:Hutchinson - 14th (Jordon Graham, Lakin Franz, Zion Hayes, Trent McLelland) - 1:52.77Buhler - 15th (Eli... Read More.

Six Salthawks to Swim at State Meet in Topeka this Weekend

Wednesday, February 14

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... Read More.

Topeka Artists Exhibit Works at McPherson College Gallery

Monday, January 29

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... Read More.

Summit in Topeka Addresses Food Insecurity

Thursday, June 1

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

Monday, April 17

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... Read More.

Bullpup Swimmers Take Second in Opening Meet in Topeka

Friday, March 24

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... Read More.

State KidWind Competition is Saturday in Topeka

Wednesday, March 22

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... Read More.

Bullpup Girls Advance to 4A Semifinals, Defeating Topeka Hayden 65-41

Friday, March 10

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio SALINA, Kan. - Early foul trouble seemed to be no trouble for the McPherson Bullpup Girls on Thursday, as they opened the Class 4A State Quarterfinals with a 65-41 win over the Topeka Hayden Wildcats. After... Read More.

Statewide Tax Cuts on the Table in Topeka

Monday, January 23

TOPEKA, Kan. (KPR/KNS) - Tax cuts are squarely on the agenda for Kansas lawmakers this session. But they’ll have to choose from several competing proposals. Which taxes to cut... and by how much? Those are the questions facing the Democratic governor and the Republican-controlled... Read More.