Hutchinson News & Sports

National Weather Service in Wichita issues heat advisory through 8:00pm on Tuesday; StartUp Hutch invites community to Entrepreneurship Connections on Tuesday.

The Hutchinson Monarchs look to advance in the NBC World Series; Salvador Perez is the Royals Home Run King as they reverse fortunes in Detroit; The Chiefs are back in Training Camp, but a returning coach has an early exit due to an incident at home; The Basketball Tournament semis are set for two Kansas university alums; LeBron makes his choice for season 24.

The Monarchs open play in the NBC World Series; The Royals fall in a close battle; The Basketball Tournament continues with big games tonight.

The Hutchinson Monarchs begin play in the NBC World Series tonight; Salvador Perez hits one for the record books; The Red Sox win streak extends but also ends on Wednesday; The Basketball Tournament continues.

The Hutchinson Monarchs prep for the NBC World Series; The Basketball Tournament is underway; Another series win wrapped up for the Royals; The Red Sox look to extend their winning streak.

Hutchinson Police Department releases statistics from Speeding Catches Up With You safety campaign; Reno County Treasurer's Office reminds residents to pay 2025 real estate taxes; City Junior Golf Championship to return to Carey Park August 7th.  

The Monarchs are preparing to defend their NBC World Series title; Sterling College announces their Athletic HOF Class for 2026; a new serve screen rule in high school volleyball; The Royals open with a win against the Giants; The Red Sox are the hottest team in baseball.

It is with heavy hearts that we share some unexpected and unfortunate news. Lucky Kidd, Ad Astra Radio’s longtime News & Public Affairs Director, passed away yesterday, Sunday, July 19, 2026.   The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Monday, and an extreme heat watch for Tuesday with possible heat indices up to 110 degrees; City of Hutchinson's Stormwater Utility fee to be considered for repeal at Tuesday's City Council Meeting.

The Hutchinson Monarchs wrap the regular season; The Royals take a big loss; A new World Cup Champion is crowned; A first time major winner in golf.

Reno County District Attorney concludes that Hutchinson police officers involved in the June 7, 2026, shooting of Jonathan T. Lawrence were legally justified in their actions; Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County to host its 25th Annual Festival of Remembrance on August 14th.

Major league baseball resumes tonight, Hutchinson Monarchs close out home schedule this evening, K-State WBB coach Jeff Mitte fills out coaching staff, very congested top of the leaderboard after one round of The Open Championship 

United Way to bring United. Read. Connect to Fairfield School on August 10th; Buhler USD 313 looking for bus drivers for the upcoming school year; Third Thursday to fill downtown with Arts and Eats this evening.

The Monarchs fall on the road; The All-Star Break wraps Thursday in the MLB; A trade brings pitching to Milwaukee; The World Cup title match is set; England takes center stage for the final golf major.

Kansas's Largest Night Rodeo is back in Pretty Prairie, get your tickets for tonight or Thursday night before they sell out at pprodeo.com; Family Community Theatre will present '1776' Thursday through Sunday at the Flag Theater in Hutchinson.

The Monarchs pick up a big late season win over the Bat Cats; Another win for the American League in the All-Star Game; World Cup Semifinals underway.

The City of Hutchinson will begin deactivating traffic signals at three intersections beginning on August 11th; Hutchinson Regional Medical Center honored for Stroke Treatment and healthcare for rural residents; City of South Hutchinson to host a Data Center Community Open House on Thursday. 

The Monarchs get back to the field with a win; Jac Caglianone competes in the Home Run Derby; World Cup semifinals start Tuesday; NBA Summer League for a former Jayhawk

Reno County Board f Commissioners to hold public hearing August 20th to consider case # 2026-08; Lauren Reinhold, candidate for 1st District Congress Seat, shares campaign priorities.  

The Jayhawk Collegiate League All-Star Game was held Saturday in Hutch; The Royals are limping into the All-Star Break but adding new players via the MLB Draft; World Cup semifinals start Tuesday; New Grand Slam champions crowned in tennis.

Nitrate Concentrations remain above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101; City of Lyons to host Swearing In Ceremony for Police Chief Nichols on Tuesday; Missouri man receives serious injuries in Wednesday evening crash.

The Royals finish their series in New York with the Mets; NBA Summer League update; Wimbledon winding down.

The Royals fall in New York; World Cup quarterfinals; NBA Summer League update; Wimbledon rolls on.

The City of Hutchinson announces Kaili Stowers as new Downtown Revitalization Manager; Reno County First Call for Help, Salvation Army, and Walmart partnering for a school supply drive this weekend.  

The Royals win a high-scoring shootout Tuesday night; The World Cup Round of 16 finishes; Wimbledon quarterfinals roll on.

Lyons City Council terminates Interim City Administrator; Hutchinson Chamber to host Candidate Forum on Wednesday; Galva woman killed in Saturday evening crash south of McPherson.

Tyson Thrall, a candidate for the Kansas House District 102, speaks with Ad Astra News' Kaitlyn Mauro about why he chose to run for political office, the principles that drive his campaign, and more.  

The Royals break out the bats against Philly; The United States dream ends at the World Cup; Wimbledon quarterfinal matches are underway.

Independence Day Holiday a tragic one for five Kansans who passed away in vehicle accidents; Two rounds of severe storms impact central Kansas over the weekend; Hutchinson Police Department o participate in "Speeding Catches Up With You" campaign.

An update on the Hutchinson Monarchs; The Royals win on Sunday; Team USA will have their leading goal scorer back for tonight's matchup against Belgium; An upset on the ladies side at Wimbledon.

United Way of Reno County announces Tasha Miller and Valerie Taylor as new team members; Kansas's Largest Night Rodeo prepares to return to Pretty Prairie, July 15-18.  

The Hutchinson Monarchs head back to the field tonight; The Royals are shutout by the Rays; USA Soccer advances in the World Cup; NBA offseason moves continue; Wimbledon Round 2 is underway.

Buhler High School Graduate appointed to magistrate judgeship; Burrton's Freedom Fest to take place primarily at Milburn Stone Park; McPherson 4th of July Extravaganza to take place in Wall Park.  

The Monarchs win a high-scoring affair; The Royals fall at home; Dean Wade finds a new home in the NBA; Team USA is back in action tonight in the World Cup; Wimbledon is into Round 2.

The Woodie Seat Freeway is officially back open to traffic. The City of Hutchinson held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning, marking the completion of the major construction project that began back in September 2023.

The Monarchs win big in Augusta; The Royals return to the field tonight; Things are heating up at the World Cup; Wimbledon is underway in tennis.

Hutchinson Fire Department discovers odorant near Bigger and Adams Streets: Fireworks can be discharged June 30-July 4 in Hutchinson from 8:00am-11:00pm; USD 308 announces free breakfast for all students in 2026-2027 school year.

The Monarchs take two from the Islanders over the weekend; East beats West in the Shrine Bowl; The Royals salvage a game in Chicago; World Cup knockout matches are underway.

The Monarchs are rained out again; The Shrine Bowl is Saturday; A tough day for the Royals offense; USA Soccer falls, prepares for round of 32.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms continue to impact central Kansas; Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation announces Jana Sittler as new Executive Director; Adam Hamilton stops through Hutchinson to meet local voters at Scuttlebutts.

The Monarchs are rained out; The Royals fall in Tampa; The NBA Draft finishes; World Cup matches roll on.

Adam Hamilton, candidate for the United States Senate, visited Scuttlebutts in Hutchinson for a Meet and Greet on Monday.  Ad Astra News' Kaitlyn Mauro had the opportunity to ask Hamilton why he entered the race, what he believes he can bring to the senate, and more.  

The Monarchs return to the field tonight; A Royal offensive outburst; The first round of the NBA Draft is in the books; Group play continues in the World Cup

Kansas Department of Health and Environment's Community Health Promotion Program announces recipients of Chronic Disease Risk Reduction grant; Reno County EMS upgrades patient care technology to ensure safety.

Another win for the Monarchs over Newton; The Royals open a series in Tampa Bay; A national champion is crowned in college baseball; A new World Cup goal record holder; Trades happen ahead of tonight's NBA Draft.

Flood warning issued for Cow Creek north of Hutchinson from Tuesday evening through Thursday morning; City of Hutchinson Planning Commission to discuss data centers on Tuesday; Overnight water valve replacement scheduled for Thursday night at 30th and Plum in Hutchinson.

Area athletes play well at KBCA All-Star Games; The Monarchs go 2-1 on the weekend; The Royals finish their series with the Cardinals; College World Series play finishes tonight in Omaha; The US has wrapped up the top spot in Group D in the World Cup; A repeat winner at the US Open in golf.

Hutchinson Fire Department extinguished a shop fire on Thursday with no injuries; City of Hutchinson prepares for water valve replacement work; Reno County looking for election workers; Ad Astra Radio to partner with Hutchinson Monarchs for Cancer Awareness night at Hobart-Detter Stadium on Saturday.

The KBCA All-Star Games are Saturday; Hutchinson Monarchs baseball is back of the field this weekend; Salvador Perez makes history; the CWS finals are set to start Saturday; USA Soccer plays Australia today; An update of the US Open leaderboard

First Call for Help looking for donations for Adopt-A-Student campaign to help local students start the year prepared; Blake Nichols named as new Police Chief in Lyons.