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Derek King of Moundridge Rules the County Spelling Bee

Sunday, August 27

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — It took 14 rounds to decide the winner of the inaugural McPherson County Adult Spelling Bee Friday night at The Hub in Moundridge and a tiebreaker to decide second and third place.Derek King, one of the three representatives... Read More.

Tom Takes a Trip Down Ad Astra Memory Lane

Friday, August 25

By Brenna Eller After being the owners of KIKS and KIOL in Iola, Kan., for over 20 years, Tom Norris and his wife Monica wanted to know that their stations would be taken care of. Because of his long history with Ad Astra Radio, Norris... Read More.

All Hands on Deck

Friday, August 25

By USD 313 RENO COUNTY, Kan. — For the first time, Reno County schools are rallying as a team of educators for a shared professional learning day called All Hands on Deck. Over 1,100 teachers, Hutchinson Community College instructors and administrators will be on HutchCC's... Read More.

Ratzlaff Named Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar

Friday, August 25

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Megan Ratzlaff, daughter of Ric and Susie Ratzlaff of Buhler, Kan., is one of 213 Phi Theta Kappa members nationwide who were named 2023 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholars. Out of nearly 1100 applicants, winners were selected based... Read More.

Kansas College Students Win First-Ever Honors at World’s Most Prestigious Car Show

Friday, August 25

The student-restored 1953 Mercedes is first in 72-year history of Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance to make it on the podium Kansas U.S. Senator Jerry Moran congratulates students on “their outstanding accomplishment”; McPherson College has the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program in automotive restoration By McPherson College... Read More.

MHC Previews September Ground Breaking Ceremony and Housing Conference

Friday, August 25

McPHERSON, Kan. — On Thursday, the McPherson Housing Coalition, Inc. (MHC) invited the McPherson community to the Oak Harbor Cottages for the McPherson Chamber Connection.MHC Executive Director Chris Goodson and Director of Support Services Karolyn Moore shared that they went to the Kansas Housing... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s Theresa Seitnater “Momma T” Earns 2023 Mike Oatman Award for Sales Excellence

Thursday, August 24

Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce that our very own Senior Account Executive, Theresa Seitnater has earned the Mike Oatman Award for Sales Excellence from the Kansas Association of Broadcasters!On Thursday, Aug. 24, Kansas Association of Broadcasters (KAB) announced Theresa as one of... Read More.

USD 313 Fall Drivers Ed Session September 18 – October 18

Thursday, August 24

BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler USD 313 Drivers Education Session is open to all area students and will run from Sept. 18 through Oct. 18.To enroll, you can get enrollment forms in the office at Buhler High School, Prairie Hills Middle School, Hutchinson High School,... Read More.

Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System Announces Replacement of Interim CEO

Thursday, August 24

By Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Effective immediately, Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System (HRHS) announces the conclusion of the working agreement and assignment of Interim CEO, Jeff Egbert.Egbert joined HRHS as Interim CEO on December 20, 2022. The Board of Directors hired Egbert after... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Entertainment Company to Build $41M Studio and Learning Center, Create 101 Jobs at K-State Salina

Thursday, August 24

By Kansas Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced that Hollywood-based Pure Imagination Studios is partnering with Kansas State University’s Salina Campus, Salina Airport Authority, and the State of Kansas to build an advanced spatial computing studio and learning center. The $41 million investment,... Read More.

Insurance Company Ordered to be Liquidated

Wednesday, August 23

By Lucky Kidd KANSAS — A Shawnee County District Judge has declared a Kansas insurance company insolvent. MutualAid eXchange had been placed in rehabilitation proceedings earlier this month, and the order issued Tuesday appoints Kansas Commissioner of Insurance Vicki Schmidt as liquidator. Schmidt said MAX,... Read More.

Barton Community College to Host 9/11 Flagpole Musical Tribute

Wednesday, August 23

By Joe Vinduska BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton Community College’s music department will host an instrumental performance at noon on Sept. 11 at the flagpole on the north side of the college to pay tribute to all those who lost their lives on 9/11 and... Read More.