McPherson News & Sports
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Episodes
Sports Report 3/9/26 - Local High School Basketball State Quarterfinal matchups; K-State Women fell in Big 12 Semifinal, Speiser named to All-Tournament team; KU Men’s Tre White earns Big 12 honor, prepares for Big 12 Quarterfinal; K-State Men to play in first round Tuesday; Wichita State earns #2 Spot in American Conf. Tournament; Chiefs make multiple moves in start of NFL Year.
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Stories on city, county and school board meetings today, the next round of celebrations of the McPherson County Community Foundation's 25th Anniversary.
Sports Report 3/6/26 - K-State Women pull off another Big 12 Tournament upset, KU falls to Colorado; McPherson College Men’s Basketball makes NAIA National Tournament; Local postseason High School Basketball schedule.
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McPherson USD 418 superintendent leaving for a new position, a former Salina Central wrestling coach facing federal child porn charges, Lindsborg City Council accepts chip sealing bid, Water Park startup costs approved by McPherson City Commission, and a legislative forum Saturday in McPherson.
Sports Report 3/5/26 - Local Sub-State Wednesday Scoreboard; K-State Women pull off stunning comeback in Big 12 Tournament, KU women looking to move on tonight.
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McPherson County Commissioners approve culvert purchases tied to overlay projects this year, McPherson Police approve finance department items and recognize Police promotion, Lindsborg City Council approved engineering work orders, three area residents to take part in Leadership Kansas, and entries for two arts and crafts shows being accepted.
Sports Report 3/4/26 - Local Sub-State Tuesday Scoreboard, local coverage tonight; #14 KU Falls at Arizona State; K-State Men win on Senior Night; K-State Women make history in opening round of Big 12 tournament; Chiefs make blockbuster trade of All-Pro CB.
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Sports Report 3/3/26 - Local Scoreboard: 1A Girls Basketball Sub-State Semifinal; Local Sub-State Basketball schedule tonight; KU Men’s BB stays at #14, face Arizona State; K-State Men’s BB hosts West Virginia for Senior Night.
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One person killed in Monday crash near McPherson High School, McPherson City Commissioners considering fire truck purchase, McPherson County Commissioners voice frustration over US 56 project with a change made for Limestone Road, and a house fire early Monday damages a home in Hesston.
Sports Report 3/2/26 - Local High School State Wrestling recap; Local Sub-State Basketball scoreboard and schedule; KU, K-State, and WSU Men’s Basketball update; Big 12 Women’s Basketball Tournament bracket revealed; Royals sign veteran outfielder; Chiefs to release LT Jawaan Taylor.
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Hail and sleet mix in part of central Kansas Sunday, McPherson County Commission to discuss purchases for Public Works, two injured in weekend crashes in the Salina area, Lindsborg City Council to consider housing grant application, and over 300 bales of hay from the are shipped to southwest Kansas wildfire area Saturday.
Updates on High School Basketball and Wrestling; Mac College Men fall to Evangel, but players honored by KCAC. Find more local sports online at adastraradio.com.
School bond elections in McPherson and Newton next week, McPherson County accepts new 911 tower site, MCCF announces first 25th Anniversary celebration grant, and a Marion County school district is dealing with harassment issues involving a book it voted against banning earlier this month.
Sports Report 2/26/26 - Bethany Women’s BB falls at Saint Mary in KCAC QF, Tabor pulls upset at Bethel; High School Basketball and McPherson College Men in KCAC QF tonight; K-State Men fall to Colorado despite comeback effort; KU Women pull off upset on Senior Night; K-State Baseball falls at Louisiana; KU Baseball beats Minnesota in game one of series.
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One person killed one injured in UTV/SUV crash northwest of McPherson, pickup collides with school bus in Marion County, Newton finalizes fireworks discharge, sale dates, and more from this week's interview with Senator Roger Marshall, focusing on he witnessed during last week's southwest Kansas wildfire.
Sports Report 2/25/26 - 1A Girls Basketball Sub-State and regular season scoreboard; Bethany Women’s BB begins KCAC Tournament; K-State Baseball falls in game one at Louisiana; K-State Men’s Basketball plays at Colorado tonight; Chiefs make roster moves, open cap space.
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USD 418 Board reviews student data, pit bull ban retained in Salina, revised resolution approved on Moundridge annexation, Lindsborg Arts exhibition to open next weekend, and more of our interview with US Senator Roger Marshall
Sports Report 2/24/26 - 1A Boys Basketball Sub-State scoreboard, preview of local 1A Girls Basketball Sub-State Quarterfinals and other local High School Basketball action; #14 KU defeats #5 Houston at home on Monday; K-State Women fall to #18 Baylor on the road.
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Among stories today, Lindsborg residents to see property tax refund or credit, Senator Roger Marshall talks about President Trump's State of the Union address tonight, and Salina City Commissioners turn down an IRB request for Kansas Municipal Energy Agency.
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