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Athlete of the Week: Salthawk Senior Golfer Ava Burlie

By Brad Hallier  HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Each week, Ad Astra Radio recognizes different athlete’s outstanding achievements. Congratulations to the Athlete of the Week for the week of 10/27-11/2 Hutchinson High School senior Ava Burlie. The week: Burlie was...

Sophomore-Senior Duo Qualify for State Meet

By Emmie BoeseUSD 311 Communications Director/BOE Clerk/Pretty Prairie High School Secretary PRETTY PRAIRIE, Kan. — Senior Claire Miller and Sophomore Amity White qualified for the girls KSHSAA class 1A state cross country meet. The Pretty Prairie...

10th Annual Midian Shrine Fez-tival of Trees

By the Midian Shrine WICHITA, Kan. — The 10th Annual Midian Shrine Fez-tival of Trees is a fantastic event to kick off the holiday season! Here's a quick rundown of what you can expect:Dates: November 22, 23, 24, 25,...

Barton County Approves $30K Equipment Purchase from Bauer Computers

By Lucky Kidd BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners Tuesday approved purchase of just over $30,000 in computer equipment from Bauer Computers for various departments. Information Technology Director Dereck Hollingshead said the County has a plan to annually...

Walkaway from Larned State Hospital SPTP Enters Guilty Plea

By Lucky Kidd LARNED Kan. — A man who walked away from Larned State Hospital's Sexual Predator Treatment Program June 23, 2023, entered a guilty plea Monday to aggravated escape from custody. The plea by Gary Leslie Furthmyer, 73,...

USD 418 Begins Discussion on New Vision Initiative

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education has started the process of developing a new vision statement for the school district, as the lifespan of the Vision 2025 initiative is coming to a...