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McPherson Area Girls Swim Team Takes Third at Campus Meet

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio HAYSVILLE, Kan. - It was another competitive meet for the McPherson/Smoky Valley and Moundridge co-op swim team on Tuesday, as they encountered a couple of 5A and 6A schools, where they came out with a third place...

Drug Take Back Day is April 22nd, Find a Collection Sight Near You

KANSAS – Too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands. That's dangerous and often tragic. That's why it was great to see thousands of folks from across the country clean out their medicine cabinets and turn in - safely and...

NOAA Predicts Hot Spring and Summer in Kansas

WASHINGTON,DC (KNS) - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, is forecasting a warmer-than-normal spring and summer in Kansas. NOAA, issues seasonal climate predictions every three months. The agency found most of Kansas has a 30% to 40% chance of seeing above-average temperatures...

Kansas Looks for Ways to Ease Statewide Nursing Shortage

WICHITA, Kan. (KNS/KMUW) - Almost 25% of Kansas nursing jobs are unfilled — the highest rate in the past decade. Efforts are underway to ease the shortage. Government, healthcare employers and state universities are gathering at a series of meetings this year to create...

IdeaTek Expanding Gigabit Fiber to Newton

NEWTON, Kan. – Internet Freedom is coming to Newton.IdeaTek is expanding its popular ultra-fast fiber internet to Newton residents and businesses. This expansion will give thousands of households and businesses access to gigabit speeds at affordable prices. 

Hutchinson Community Shares Careers with Middle Schoolers

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Middle School - 8 partnered with local professionals to host a Career Day to inspire students on future career paths. On Friday, April 14, 2023, over 20 local professionals from across Reno County visited HMS-8 to share their experiences...

Wichita State Names Nooner Head Women’s Basketball Coach

By: Wichita State University Athletics WICHITA, Kan. (goshockers.com)– Wichita State has chosen Terry Nooner as its 10th head women's basketball coach, Director of Athletics Kevin Saal announced Monday afternoon.Wichita State Athletics will introduce Coach Nooner Thursday at 3:30 p.m. inside Charles Koch Arena. The event...

Martinez Throws Perfect Game; Swedes Split with Coyotes

By: Bethany College Athletics LINDSBORG, Kan. (bethanyswedes.com) - The Bethany softball team hosted the Kansas Wesleyan University Coyotes for the last home game of the season. The Swedes lost the lead late in game one in an 8-2 loss against the Coyotes. The...

Chiefs’ Mahomes: Ankle Recovering as Offseason Work Begins

By Dave Skretta, AP News  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes plans to be ready for training camp with no limitations from the high ankle sprain that occurred during the playoffs and was such the focal point of their...