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Grab and Go: Organize Important Documents before Disaster, Says Expert

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension  MANHATTAN, Kan. – Nobody ever really expects to be a victim of natural disaster.But The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reports that since 1980, the United States has sustained 355 weather and climate disasters at an average... Read More.

Hutchinson Monarchs 15-Year Anniversary Celebration Set for June 4-5

Hutchinson Monarchs Baseball HUTCHINSON, Kan. (monarchsbaseball.org)- Hello & Welcome to the Monarchs 15th year. The weekend kicks off with a preseason tournament in Kingman KS.  June 2-3, 2023 - see the schedule for game times.SUNDAY, JUNE 4Alumni -Player- Family Pot Luck  Picnic - Sunday,  June 4,... Read More.

K-State Signs Community-College Transfer Lindstrom

By: Kansas State University Athletics MANHATTAN, Kan. (kstatesports.com) - Kansas State head men's golf coach Grant Robbins announced today that the program has signed community-college transfer Alex Lindstrom to a National Letter of Intent to play for the Wildcats beginning with the 2023-24... Read More.

State Track and Field: Area Results from Championship Weekend

WICHITA, Kan. – Four area teams won state titles and two others came close as the Kansas High School Track and Field Championships wrapped up Saturday at Cessna Stadium in Wichita. Inman edged Garden Plain to win the 2A boys championship, while Garden Plain took... Read More.

Deaths from Suicide and Substance Abuse Rise in Kansas

WICHITA, Kan. (KNS) — Deaths due to substance misuse and suicide are up across the country, but they’re rising even faster in Kansas. More people died of alcohol-related causes and suicide in Kansas in 2021 than in the country overall.And the state’s overdose death... Read More.

This week in Pawnee County: May 30, 2023 Edition

Upcoming Coffee Hours:June 1st:  Ad Astra Radio Coffee Hour | 9:30 am @ Chamber | 502 Broadway June 8th:  High Plains Credit Coffee Hour |  605 Main June 15th:  City of Larned Coffee | 417 Broadway June 20th:  Pawnee Valley Community Hospital coffee... Read More.

2023 Miss Kansas Competition to be Held June 9-10

Pratt, Kan. – The prestigious Miss Kansas Competition is back, bringing together 16 accomplished young women from across the state to compete for over $53,000 in scholarships. The event will take place on June 9-10, 2023, at the campus of Pratt Community College in... Read More.

2023 NCCAA Softball Awards Announced

By: Sterling College Athletics GREENVILLE, SC (scwarriors.com) - The NCCAA announces several awards for Softball including All-Americans, Player of the Year, and Coach of the Year. See the full list HERE