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2023 Dr Pepper Big 12 Football Championship Clinching Scenarios Update

Tuesday, November 21

Scenarios for the Football Championship surrounding Big 12 matchups on Friday, November 24:Oklahoma remains in contention with either a win or a loss against TCU. Texas will clinch both a berth to the Championship and a #1 seed (home team) with a win... Read More.

Building of County Seat Bar and Grill and Yeraldi’s Boutique Partially Collapses Sunday, Damage also Reported to Aaron Johnson’s Shelter Insurance

Sunday, November 12

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — The rear of a two-story building on the north side of the Square in Lyons partially collapsed Sunday. Lyons City Administrator Eddy Truelove told Ad Astra News late Sunday afternoon the collapse was reported to Rice County 911 at... Read More.

Update on McPherson City Election Results

Saturday, November 11

By Ad Astra News McPHERSON, Kan. — More ballot numbers came in on Thursday from the McPherson city and school board elections. Unofficial results are updated below: USD 418 School Bond Question: Yes votes: 2,004No Votes: 2,259 McPherson County Liquor Question: Yes votes: 4,735No votes: 1,959 USD 418 School Board... Read More.

Update: Injury Accident at U.S. 50 and Anderson Involving Passenger Car and Semi Causing Large Building Fire

Wednesday, October 11

By Newton Fire Department and EMSNEWTON, Kan. — Newton firefighters continue to work hot spots after a large fire caused by a wreck on U.S. 50 that injured two people.The incident began about 1 p.m. today when a minivan traveling west on U.S. 50... Read More.

Lance Leipold Provides Injury Update on Jalon Daniels as KU Begins Prep for UCF

Tuesday, October 3

By Michael Swain, 247Sports.com LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels did not practice on Monday as KU began its on-field preparations for its Week 6 home game against UCF. Daniels was unable to practice due to what Lance Leipold is still referring to as back... Read More.

Harvey County Homicide Investigation Update, Suspect Identified

Thursday, September 28

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — An arrest has been made in the shooting death of Tyler Lee Ford, whose body was found Sept. 17 at Harvey County East Park east of Newton.Hutchinson Police Department announced Wednesday Clancy Nelson Jr, 28, was arrested in Aurora,... Read More.

Pride of Lyons Marching Band Update, Alumni Band Members to Join in Tonight’s Homecoming Performances

Friday, September 22

By Andrew Scherer, Pride of Lyons Marching Band LYONS Kan. — The Lyons High School Band has had a strong start to the 2023 marching season! We have exactly sixty students this year, and we’ve expanded the sousaphone section to five members and the drumline... Read More.

Race Track Update at Fairgrounds Grandstand

Thursday, September 14

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair Board Thursday agreed to accept proposals through Oct. 31 on options for the race track at the Fairgrounds Grandstand. Last November the board voted to move forward with a plan to take out the half... Read More.

Maxwell Lake Drowning Victim Identified

Wednesday, September 6

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Sheriff Department has identified that the man that was discovered at Maxwell State Lake on Saturday, Sep. 2 is that of 61-year-old Randy B. Gepner of McPherson. In a release sent out today, Captain Jordan Baxter from the McPherson... Read More.

Update: KHP Seeking Witnesses to Fatality Collision in Cherokee County

Monday, August 21

By the Kansas Highway Patrol CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Highway Patrol has successfully located the vehicle and driver from this fatal collision. We thank the citizens of Kansas for their assistance.---- Previous Release----CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. —The Kansas Highway Patrol is seeking assistance from the... Read More.

USD 308 Board of Education Receives Update on Professional Development, Budget

Tuesday, August 15

By the USD 308 Board of Education HUTCHINSON, KAN. — The USD 308 Board of Education met Monday, August 14, 2023. On the agenda was an update from Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Sheila Berridge, and a budget process update from Assistant Superintendent of Finance, Sheila... Read More.

USD 308 Facilities Committee Releases Mid-Study Update

Thursday, August 10

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. —The USD 308 Facilities Committee announced the midway point of their year-long study of the district’s infrastructure. To date, the committee has been meeting regularly to thoroughly examine and analyze the district’s building stock as well as grappling with... Read More.