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K-State Earns NCAA Tournament Bid, to Play Montana State Friday

Sunday, March 12

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State was rewarded for a successful season on Sunday night, as the Wildcats earned their 32nd overall bid to the NCAA Tournament, including the first under head coach Jerome Tang.No. 12/12 K-State (23-9, 11-7 Big 12) was selected as... Read More.

Kansas Earns No. 1 Seed in the West, to Play Howard in NCAA Tournament First Round

Sunday, March 12

By KUAthletics.com LAWRENCE, Kan. – The defending NCAA National Champion Kansas Jayhawks earned the No. 1 seed in the West Region of the NCAA Tournament, marking their 51st all-time appearance and NCAA record 33rd consecutive appearance. Kansas will play Howard in the first round on Thursday, March 16,... Read More.

KU Report: Large Divide in Broadband Access in Kansas

Sunday, March 12

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KNS) - A new report from the University of Kansas shows a continuing divide between rural and urban areas when it comes to broadband access. Residents of rural Kansas usually pay more money and get slower Internet speeds.Donna Ginther is director of... Read More.

Hutchinson High School Senior Named National Merit Finalist

Saturday, March 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson High School senior, Morgan Hixson, has been named a National Merit Scholar Finalist for 2023, the only student to receive the honor in all of Reno County. The National Merit Scholarship Program is an annual competition that recognizes academic excellence in high... Read More.

Jayhawks Advance to Big 12 Tournament Title Game With Win Over Cyclones

Friday, March 10

By KUAthletics.com KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jalen Wilson had 25 points and 10 rebounds, Gradey Dick made a couple of crucial baskets during a second-half run that gave Kansas control, and the third-ranked Jayhawks went on to beat Iowa State 71-58 on Friday night to... Read More.

Registration Open for Buhler USD 313’s Summer STEAM Camp

Friday, March 10

BUHLER, Kan. – Registration is underway for Buhler USD 313’s Summer STEAM Camp.Open to current Buhler students exiting 2nd through 7th grades, the camp will take place across two sessions, June 5-9 and June 12-16.Possible topics include bubble and pop, bakery science, rockets and... Read More.

Residential Street Maintenance Project Underway in Hutchinson

Friday, March 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Public Works has begun its residential street maintenance project with crack sealing in the area of Severance and Lorraine Streets from 14th to 17th Avenues.The project involves blowing out the cracks and filling them with tar prior to starting the... Read More.

Female Teen Killed in Harvey County Accident Friday Afternoon

Friday, March 10

HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. – One person is dead following a Friday afternoon accident in northern Harvey County.The Harvey County Sheriff’s Office reports that emergency personnel responded to the scene of a fatality traffic accident shortly after 1 p.m. Preliminary information shows a car traveling... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Classroom Hero: Angela Doerksen

Friday, March 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Heartland Credit Union.Angela Doerksen is a sixth-grade teacher at Faris Elementary School in the Hutchinson USD 308 District.Each month, Ad Astra Radio honors... Read More.

The Next TEFAP Commodity Distribution is Sunday, March 26

Friday, March 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The next TEFAP commodity distribution is from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the KMS Warehouse at 3401 E. 4th. This program is for low-income people of all ages (please note the income guidelines on the flyer).TEFAP commodities... Read More.

More Reno County Road Changes Coming with K-14 Realignment Project

Friday, March 10

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - Nickerson Road from West 95th Avenue to West 108th Avenue (Rice/Reno county line) is tentatively expected to reopen on March 16 as part of ongoing work on the K-14 realignment project.At Nickerson Road, ramps leading to the new K-14 alignment... Read More.

Food Price Forecast for 2023: 8% Inflation Likely

Friday, March 10

UNDATED (HPM) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts food prices won’t rise as sharply in 2023 but still could climb 8% over last year’s rates. Harvest Public Media reports the higher prices are affecting grocers as well as consumers.Robert Kimball owns Wohlner’s Neighborhood... Read More.