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Cattle Chat: Evaluating Replacement Heifers Ahead of Breeding Season

K-State beef cattle experts emphasize early heifer preparation and the role of nutrition in early conception and calving success MANHATTAN, Kan. — Carefully preparing replacement heifers prior to breeding season is essential for improving conception rates and ensuring cows calve early and remain productive throughout... Read More.

Andale Wrestling Finishes 10th at Mid America Nationals

ENID, Okla. — The Andale wrestling team finished 10th with 261 points in the Mid America Nationals held in Enid, Oklahoma, on Friday and Saturday.  Ethan Eck led the way for the Indians taking first place at 175 pounds with a perfect 6-0 record. Eck... Read More.

McPherson Chamber Announces New Marketing and Membership Specialist

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Chamber of Commerce team welcomes its new Marketing and Membership Specialist Jessica Schierling of Inman, who started working for the Chamber last week.  Schierling owns and operates Diamond S Cattle Co with her husband Devin, son Kash and daughter Kella... Read More.

Suspect Sought in Connection with Bomb Found Sunday in Iola

IOLA, Kan. — Iola Police are looking for an identified suspect in connection with the discovery of a Chemical bomb Sunday. In a statement Monday morning, Police said they had been given information about a bomb in a ditch near Cottonwood and Buchanan Streets. A search... Read More.

Two Area Officers Graduate From KLETC

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — McPherson County Sheriff's Deputy Samuel Schmidt and Great Bend Police officer Casey Starnes graduated on Friday, Dec. 12, from the 350th basic training class of the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) near Yoder. Schmidt and Starnes were among 20 members... Read More.

Indians Fall to Valley Center in Hard-Fought Doubleheader

VALLEY CENTER, Kan — The Andale basketball teams were swept by Valley Center on Friday night. Valley Center won its third straight game on the girls side, knocking off the fifth-ranked team in Class 4A, 43-39. Andale led 12-8 after the first quarter and led... Read More.