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Bulldogs Clinch KCAC Regular Season Title

By: McPherson College Athletics   McPHERSON, Kan. (macbulldogs.com) — The McPherson College Bulldogs continued their conference dominance Saturday (Apr. 23), knocking off the Southwestern College Moundbuilders 6-1 at the Bulldog Tennis Center to win their fifth KCAC regular season title in the last six seasons and third... Read More.

Kansas Wants to Make It Easier to Hire Out-of-State Teachers

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas is joining a fledgling effort that could one day make it easier to hire teachers from other states. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that a bill that Governor Laura Kelly signed last week makes Kansas the latest member of the... Read More.

Davis Knocks National Qualifying Door Down in Hammer

Hutchinson CC Sports Information   HILLSBORO, Kan. (bluedragonsports.com) - Hutchinson Community College sophomore thrower Lushous Davis has been ever so close this season reaching a national qualifying mark in several events. Saturday at the Tabor Invitational at Wiens Stadium, the third-year Blue Dragon sophomore punched her ticket... Read More.

Kansas Releases March Jobs Numbers

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The state of Kansas has released its latest labor market report. The report for March shows a seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate of 2.9%, which remains unchanged from February. The department says the state’s seasonally-adjusted total non-farm jobs have increased by 37,000 over... Read More.

State and Local Leaders Gather Discuss Education

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - State and local elected officials gathered to discuss education with school leaders at a collaborative luncheon on Friday, April 21, 2023. The event was hosted by USD 308 at their Hutchinson Career & Technical Education Academy. In partnership with the Hutchinson chapter... Read More.

Lady Pups Fall to Bishop Miege in Second Half Surge

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio   KANSAS CITY, Kan. - The McPherson High Girls Soccer team challenged themselves on Saturday, taking the trip to Kansas City, to face one of the top teams in Class 4A, the Bishop Miege Stags, a team who’s won the... Read More.

Swedes Compete in Tabor Invite

By: Bethany College Athletics   HILLSBORO, Kan. (bethanyswedes.com) - The Bethany College Swedes competed at the Tabor College Invite in Hillsboro, Kansas. While still battling cooler conditions and wind, the Swedes came away with 27 personal bests, 10 event finalists, 6 top-3 finishes, 5 event champions and... Read More.

Bulldogs Sweep Southwestern with Two Extra Inning Wins

By: McPherson College Athletics   WINFIELD, Kan. (macbulldogs.com) — Extra innings were needed in both games Saturday (Apr. 22), and both times the McPherson College Bulldogs exploded offensively to complete the sweep of the Southwestern College Moundbuilders in Winfield, Kan. Down to their last out in the... Read More.

Kansas Governor Signs Bipartisan Water Funding Plan

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has signed into law a bipartisan funding plan to preserve water. The plan helps address a growing water crisis in the western part of the state. The new Kansas law adds $35 million this year for state... Read More.