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Former K-State Baseball’s, Current Wind Surge’s Culpepper Named to 2025 MLB All-Star Futures Game

Wednesday, July 9

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - Former K-State All-American and Minnesota Twins' No. 4 prospect Kaelen Culpepper has been selected to play on the American League team in the 2025 All-Star Futures Game. Culpepper, who was taken 21st overall by the Twins in the 2024... Read More.

The Wind Blew and the Home Runs Flew on Thursday; Buhler Baseball & Softball Each Take Two from Augusta

Saturday, April 19

BUHLER, Kan.— Bombs away. Buhler softball (11-3) blasts seven home runs in a sweep of Augusta Thursday in Wheatland Park. Baseball (10-4) takes two also. SOFTBALL GAME ONE: Buhler 18, Augusta 17Game one could not have produced more drama. Buhler trailed Augusta, 12-1, in the... Read More.

A power-house, early-Spring storm to unload high wind, severe weather & snow for many

Friday, March 14

Across the Corn Belt, unusual warmth prevails in advance of an approaching storm system. In fact, Friday’s maximum temperatures will top 80°F in parts of the Ohio and middle Mississippi Valleys. With winds increasing, an elevated wildfire threat is overspreading in parts of the... Read More.

County Commissioners Ban Commercial Scale Solar and Wind Energy Projects in McPherson County

Monday, November 18

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Commercial scale solar and wind energy projects are now officially banned in McPherson County.County Commissioners Monday approved as part of an annual review of the County's Comprehensive Plan a planning board recommendation to adopt a policy prohibiting commercial... Read More.

Heavy Rain and Wind Causes Flooding, Power Outages

Sunday, June 9

By Lucky Kidd Late Saturday night storms brought high winds, heavy rain and flooding to parts of Kansas Saturday night into early Sunday morning. Wind gusts between 60-70 miles an hour were reported across many areas of southwest into parts of central Kansas, with the... Read More.

High Wind Warning, Fire Danger Saturday, Eclipse Viewable Locally Monday

Friday, April 5

By Lucky Kidd A high wind warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for roughly the western 2/3rds of Kansas from noon to 8 PM Saturday.South winds are forecast to be sustained at 30 to 40 miles an hour, with gusts expected to... Read More.

Rcat Recommendations for Passengers During Upcoming Dangerous Wind Chills

Thursday, January 11

By Barbara Lilyhorn MPH Director, Reno County Department of Aging and Public Transportation Reno County Area Transportation wants to encourage all passengers to take safety precautions during the extreme cold weather by dressing appropriately and using caution when walking on icy frozen surfaces to... Read More.

Wind Surge Win Fifth Straight

Monday, August 28

By the Wichita Wind Surge LITTLE ROCK, AR (milb.com) — In a series where only two home runs had been hit in the previous five games, the Wind Surge hit three home runs in game six and extended their win streak to five games... Read More.

Wind Surge Win Rain Shortened Game

Wednesday, August 9

Courtesy of the Wichita Wind Surge SPRINGDALE, AR - The Wichita Wind Surge were propelled by a solid performance on the mound in a ball game that was cut short by weather after the fifth inning. Isaac Mattson and Reggie Grace combined to give... Read More.

Wind Surge Come From Behind in Exciting Series Finale

Monday, August 7

Courtesy of the Wichita Wind Surge WICHITA, Kan. — The Wind Surge were fueled by a pair of home runs by Yoyner Fajardo and newcomer Dalton Shuffield who rallied to defeat Tulsa. Wichita won the ball game 10-9 and win the series four games... Read More.

Wind Surge Steal Series Finale in Amarillo

Monday, July 24

Courtesy of the Wichita Wind Surge AMARILLO, TX (milb.com/wichita) - The Wind Surge had six stolen bases including Seth Gray stealing home in tonight’s road series finale. Combine those with the 16 hits Wichita got as a team and their offense could not be slowed... Read More.

Bullpup Boys Battle Extreme Wind Gusts to Finish 2nd in Buhler Tennis Invite

Wednesday, April 19

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio BUHLER, Kan. - Conditions were less than ideal for a tennis invitational Tuesday, as wind advisories surrounded Central Kansas. The Pups were able to battle the elements for a second place finish amongst a competitive 8-team invitational.“The playing conditions... Read More.