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Cratty Wins KCAC POTW

By: Bethany Swedes Athletics   WICHITA, Kan. - Melinda Cratty of Bethany College has earned the KCAC Softball Player of the Week honors the conference office announced Monday. Melinda was selected for her performances from March 13-19 by a vote of conference sports information directors. All KCAC... Read More.

Bethany College Welcomes Dane Straight as Head Men’s Soccer Coach

By: Bethany College Athletics   LINDSBORG, Kan. - The Bethany College Athletic Department is pleased to announce that Dane Straight has been named the next Head Men's Soccer Coach. "We are excited to welcome Dane Straight as the Head Men's Soccer Coach! Coach Straight's soccer coaching experience,... Read More.

Maddock Picks Up KCAC Pitcher of the Week Honors

By: McPherson College Athletics   WICHITA, Kan. - Senior pitcher Blake Maddock was named the KCAC Pitcher of the week following a career-best outing, the league announced Monday (Mar. 20). A native of Oakdale, Calif., Maddock matched his career high with 11 strikeouts as the Bulldogs... Read More.

U.S. 54 Projects in Kingman County to Begin Soon

KINGMAN, Kan. - Work will start soon on two related pavement patching and pavement marking projects on U.S. 54 in Kingman County. The Kansas Department of Transportation projects will be on the same portion of U.S. 54: from the Pratt County line east to the... Read More.

Rice County Job Fair is Friday and Saturday in Lyons

LYONS, Kan. - The second annual Rice County Job Fair takes place this Friday and Saturday at Celebration Center in Lyons. High school and college students have been invited to attend a student’s-only session on Friday from 1:30 until 3 p.m., with a public session... Read More.

Area Teens Represented on 2023 Kansas 4-H Youth Leadership Council

LINDSBORG, Kan. – Emma Littich, a Lindsborg native and a freshman at Kansas State University, has been elected president of the Kansas 4-H Youth Leadership Council. Littich, who is majoring in elementary education with a minor in leadership studies, first became involved in 4-H at... Read More.

Team Registration Open for McPherson Chamber Classic Golf Tournament

MCPHERSON, Kan. - What should you expect at the Chamber Classic “Putt’n on the Ritz” Golf Tournament? It may sound pretty snazzy, but this dazzling day of easy-going, unconventional golf is not a tuxedo event. You won’t need mulligans, or upscale equipment as your team navigates around the... Read More.

MHS Girls Soccer Looks to Build on Historic 2022 Season

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio   McPHERSON, Kan. - The 2022 season was arguably the most successful season in the history of McPherson High Girls Soccer, finishing 16-4-1, reaching the 4-1A state tournament where they finished 3rd. They also earned the United Soccer Coaches Team... Read More.

Wertz Sets KJCCC Career Saves Record in Sweep of Busters

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information   HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Community College All-American relief pitcher Riley Wertz made Jayhawk Conference softball history on Friday at Fun Valley, after becoming the league's career leader in saves. Wertz collected her 14th career save in Hutchinson's 4-0 Game 1 victory... Read More.