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Commanders Hire Eric Bieniemy as Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator

Sunday, February 19

By Washington Commanders Public Relations LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA. (commanders.com) – The Washington Commanders today announced Eric Bieniemy as the team's assistant head coach/offensive coordinator. Bieniemy enters his 25th NFL season and first with Washington after serving as the Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator the past five... Read More.

Stellar Second Half Lifts 14/12 K-State Past 19/18 Iowa State, 61-55

Sunday, February 19

By Kansas State University Athletics MANHATTAN, Kan. (kstatesports.com)– Senior Markquis Nowell scored 18 of his game-high 20 points in the second half to help No. 14/12 Kansas State rally back from an 8-point halftime deficit to defeat No. 19/18 Iowa State, 61-55, on Saturday... Read More.

Area Wrestlers Headed to State

Sunday, February 19

Boys Regional Wrestling was held across various locations on Saturday. Andale was the lone team Champion from the area, Haven finished 4th at 3-2-1A in Larned, Halstead would take 2nd and Hillsboro would finish 6th at their 3-2-1A Regional in Marion. 21 schools in... Read More.

Dominant 2nd Half Lifts Kansas Over Baylor

Sunday, February 19

By The University of Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — No. 5 Kansas overcame a 17-point deficit, outscoring No. 9 Baylor 55-26 in the second half to beat the Bears 87-71 inside Allen Fieldhouse on Saturday. The Jayhawks (22-5, 10-4 Big 12) outscored the Bears 55-26 in... Read More.

McPherson High Girls Claim 16th Straight League Title; MHS Boys Continue Hot Shooting in Towanda

Saturday, February 18

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio TOWANDA, Kan. - The Bullpup Basketball teams claimed their share of AVCTL Div. III on Friday, with double-digit wins over the Circle Thunderbirds. In the girls' game, it didn’t take long for each of the five Bullpup starters to get... Read More.

Scholarship Opportunities Available for High School Seniors through Hutchinson Community Foundation

Friday, February 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Qualifying high school seniors are encouraged to apply for scholarships administered annually at Hutchinson Community Foundation. The deadline to apply for the Denny Hart Family Athletic Scholarship, the Lois and Avory Johnson Scholarship for Reno County Students, the Hutchinson News Future Journalist... Read More.

Local Food Documentary to Premiere March 3rd in Hutchinson

Friday, February 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The premiere of a local food documentary, On the Table, will happen on Friday, March 3rd at 6 p.m. at Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre. Engage in a dynamic experience about what it takes to put food on the table, and learn... Read More.

Tickets on Sale for Blues Traveler, The Hooten Hallers April 25th at the Fox

Friday, February 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Tickets for Blues Traveler are on sale now at Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre. One night only, Tuesday, April 25th at 8:00 p.m. Blues Traveler has released a total of 14 studio albums, four of which have gone gold, three platinum, and one... Read More.

K-State Releases Reports from 2022 Kansas Crop Performance Tests

Friday, February 17

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension News Service MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSRE.K-State.edu) – Each year, Kansas State University tests the performance of the major crops grown in the state to provide unbiased, agronomic information to producers, extensional workers and seed industry personnel. In 2022, Mother Nature... Read More.

SNAP Temporary Benefits to End in March in Kansas

Friday, February 17

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - People who got a temporary boost to their food budget early in the pandemic through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will see their benefits return to normal in March. So, those who receive SNAP benefits in Kansas, Illinois and Oklahoma... Read More.

Cargill Meatpacking Plant in Kansas Part of Federal Investigation into Illegal Child Labor

Friday, February 17

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Federal authorities have fined a cleaning company nearly $400,000 for illegally employing minors and making them work in dangerous conditions at a Dodge City meatpacking plant. The fine was tied to a U.S. Department of Labor investigation that involved... Read More.

USD 418 Athletic Facility Campaign Holds Public Launch with Match Opportunity

Friday, February 17

McPHERSON, Kan. – The McPherson Public Schools Capital Campaign committee has announced a $100,000 matching funds opportunity for the “Fund the Field” capital campaign project, incenting district patrons to reach the $1 million goal by Aug. 1, 2023. Through private donations, over $800,000 has already... Read More.