Hutchinson News & Sports
Daily news podcasts for Hutchinson, McPherson, and all of Central Kansas, hosted by Ad Astra Radio’s award-winning personalities. Find even more content at https://www.adastraradio.com/.
Episodes

May 21, 2026
May 21, 2026
2 min
Ongoing partnership between Cosmosphere and K-State Salina results in new ISS Rupture Simulation to be used during the Cosmosphere's educational camps; No Labels Kansas no longer a recognized political party in the state, at their request; Corson selects Renee Duxler as lieutenant governor running mate.

May 21, 2026
May 21, 2026
3 min
Area high school postseason sports continue; K-State baseball advances in the Big 12 Tournament; The Royals are swept by the Red Sox; OKC bounces back in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals

May 20, 2026
May 20, 2026
2 min
Senior prank at Newton High School goes too far; 104th House District race gains a democratic candidate; Tomorrow's Third Thursday celebration will include a donut eating contest to help the Salvation Army send kids to camp this summer.

May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026
2 min
Reno County Public Works Director to retire on June 19th after a nearly 16 year career with the County; Governor candidate Vicki Schmidt selects Joe Newland as running mate; Hutchinson Municipal Band announces summer schedule.

May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026
3 min
Sub-State golf took place for many area teams on Monday and Regional baseball, softball and soccer are rolling on. The Royals opened a home series with the Red Sox. The Spurs and Thunder battle in a classic in the Western Conference Finals.

May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
1 min
Kansas Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland announces Historic Economic Asset Lifeline program funds to assist with local projects; StartUp South Hutch to be held on Thursday; Fallen Law Enforcement Officers honored at Friday ceremony.

May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
3 min
A recap of State Tennis, KU baseball wins the Big 12, the Royals snap a 6-game skid and the conference finals matchups are set in the NBA Playoffs.

May 15, 2026
May 15, 2026
2 min
Reno County Health Department issues health alert after a concerning amount of overdoses on Tuesday; Reno County District Attorney releases review of March 29th incident that resulted in the death of a Hutchinson woman.

May 15, 2026
May 15, 2026
2 min
Sports Report 5/15/26 - 2-1A Baseball Regional Quarterfinal scores; Hutchinson CC Baseball wins Thursday, looks to keep season alive; KU Baseball sets school record for conference wins, K-State and WSU fall in final series opener of the season; Royals swept by White Sox.
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May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026
2 min
Hutchinson Police Department, Hutchinson Fire Department, and Reno County EMS responded to Carey Park Wednesday evening; Reno County Commissioners approve creation of Salt Lick STAR Bond Project District; TEFAP distribution to be held May 31st at Reno County Food Bank.



