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Cornerstone Armory Building Pathways to Employment, Opportunity and Community Success

Thursday, June 18

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Strengthening communities begins with investing in people, and Cornerstone Armory is doing just that through a growing network of outreach programs designed to support individuals and families across Barton County and surrounding rural communities. Since officially launching in November 2025, Cornerstone Armory... Read More.

Magistrate Judge Candidate to be Interviewed June 29th

Thursday, June 18

The 31st Judicial District Nominating Commission will interview Moran attorney Brett Heim to fill the vacant Allen County Magistrate Judge position June 29th. The interview, which will be done by Zoom, is tentatively set for 9:30 AM. The Committee meet via Zoom Thursday... Read More.

No Contest Plea Entered in 2024 Shooting Incident in Inman

Thursday, June 18

A plea agreement has been entered in connection with a December, 2024 incident in Inman where shots were fired at two homes and a vehicle. Benjamin Schwindt pleaded no contest June 11th to one count of criminal discharge of a firearm in return... Read More.

January Shooting Death Suspect Charged in Separate Battery Case

Thursday, June 18

A new case has been filed against a rural McPherson man facing voluntary manslaughter charges inth January 31st shooting death of Joshua Soden southwest of Inman. The new case filed June 9th by McPherson County Attorney Jennifer Wyatt charges Daniel Hawkinson with aggravated... Read More.

Wichita Catbackers to Host Meet & Greet with Alexander, Klein June 22

Thursday, June 18

MANHATTAN, Kan. – The Wichita Catbackers will host a meet and greet event with head coaches Casey Alexander and Collin Klein on Monday, June 22 from 2:30-4:30 p.m., CT at Chicken N Pickle at 1240 N Greenwich Road in Wichita. Fans are encouraged to come out and hear from the... Read More.

Chiefs Trade OT Wanya Morris to Atlanta

Thursday, June 18

The Kansas City Chiefs acquired a sixth-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft from the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday in exchange for offensive tackle Wanya Morris and a seventh-round selection. Morris departs Kansas City after appearing in 43 games (with 16 starts) over the last... Read More.

Inman Softball Players Named to Sports in Kansas Class 2-1A All-State Team

Thursday, June 18

Inman High School, which tied for third place at the Kansas Class 2-1A state softball tournament, placed three players on the Sports in Kansas Class 2-1A All-State First Team and two on the Second Team. Named to the First Team were junior pitcher Lyla Levin,... Read More.

Great Bend Senior-to-be Cooper Ohnmacht Commits to Kansas State Football

Thursday, June 18

Great Bend High School senior-to-be Cooper Ohnmacht, a 6-foot, 180-pound wide receiver, has committed to playing football at Kansas State University. Ohnmacht, a 4-Star prospect in the Great Bend Class of 2027, committed to K-State on June 7. He is the No. 1 Kansas high... Read More.

Chicago Bears Sign Ellsworth High School Alum Kaden Davis

Thursday, June 18

The Chicago Bears of the National Football League signed Ellsworth High School alumnus Kaden Davis, a 6-foot-1, 190-pound wide receiver/kick returner, to a one-year deal on Tuesday. Davis, who attended USD 327 Ellsworth/Kanopolis/Geneseo schools, played college football at Butler Community College and Northwest Missouri State... Read More.

New Downtown Gathering Space Brews Community Connections in Great Bend

Thursday, June 18

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Strong communities are built on more than businesses alone—they are built on places where people gather, connect, and build relationships. That vision is at the heart of The Zarah Coffee Shop, Great Bend's newest locally owned coffee destination. The Great Bend Chamber... Read More.

Area Softball Players Named to Class 3A State Team

Thursday, June 18

Haven, Halstead, Hesston and Southeast of Saline were well-represented on the Sports in Kansas Class 3A state softball team, which was released on Wednesday. Haven High School seniors Morgan O’Neal, Mayzie Warden and Avery Brawner were named to the First Team along with Southeast of... Read More.

Great Bend Bat Cats Rally for 18-16 Win Over Junction City Brigade

Thursday, June 18

The Great Bend Bat Cats rallied from a 15-9 deficit to defeat the Junction City Brigade 18-16 Wednesday night at Al Burns Memorial Field in Great Bend. Great Bend improved to 10-2 and avenged an 8-6 loss at Junction City on Wednesday. Drew Koch pitched four... Read More.