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20th Ranked Barton Volleyball Slides into Sole Possession of First Place with Four Set Victory at Hutchinson

Thursday, September 28

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (BartonSports.com) – With first place on the line Wednesday evening at the Hutchinson Sports Arena, the 20th ranked Barton Community College volleyball team prevailed on top earning a four-set road victory (26-24, 25-14, 22-25, and 25-17) over Hutchinson Community College. Winners of six... Read More.

K-State Tops West Virginia in Straight Sets

Thursday, September 28

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (KStateSports.com) – Kansas State earned its second straight Big 12 victory Wednesday night, as the Wildcats topped West Virginia in straight sets at WVU Coliseum, 27-25, 25-19, 25-20. "Any win you get in the Big 12 is tough, especially on the road," said... Read More.

Harvey County Homicide Investigation Update, Suspect Identified

Thursday, September 28

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — An arrest has been made in the shooting death of Tyler Lee Ford, whose body was found Sept. 17 at Harvey County East Park east of Newton. Hutchinson Police Department announced Wednesday Clancy Nelson Jr, 28, was arrested in Aurora,... Read More.

USD 418 Superintendent Praises District Staff for Quick Response During Tuesday’s Stray Arrow Incident

Wednesday, September 27

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson USD 418 Superintendent Shiloh Vincent praised district staff Wednesday for their work following a Tuesday morning incident where a seven-year-old girl was struck by a stray arrow on the Roosevelt Elementary School playground. Shiloh told Ad Astra News it... Read More.

McPherson Housing Coalition Breaks Ground on Sutherland Estates

Wednesday, September 27

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Ahead of Thursday's McPherson County Housing Conference, the McPherson Housing Coalition along with local, state and federal officials took part in a ground-breaking Wednesday afternoon for MHC's new Sutherland Estates project in the 300 block of South Oak. MHC Executive... Read More.

Week 4 High School Football Rankings

Wednesday, September 27

KSHSAA COVERED FOOTBALL RANKINGS CLASS 6A Team ... Record 1. Gardner-Edgerton (1) … 4-0 2. Olathe North (4) … 4-0 3. Washburn Rural (NR) … 4-0 4. Manhattan (3) … 3-1 5. Derby (5) … 3-1 Others – Blue Valley Northwest 3-1, Free State 4-0, Garden City 3-1, Junction City 3-1, Lawrence... Read More.

Labaron Philon Commits: Kansas Lands 4-star PG

Wednesday, September 27

By Travis Branham, 247Sports.com LAWRENCE, Kan. – Labaron Philon, the No. 27 overall recruit in the 2024 class, has committed to Kansas after a weekend visit to Lawrence. The 6-foot-4, 170-pound point guard from Alabama — who is attending Branson (Mo.) Link Academy for... Read More.

Swartzendruber Tabbed to Lead Bethel College Athletics Department

Wednesday, September 27

NORTH NEWTON, Kan. - Bethel College announces the appointment of Tim Swartzendruber as the new Athletic Director starting Oct. 16, 2023. With a distinguished career spanning over three decades in sports and education, Swartzendruber brings a wealth of experience, expertise, and a track record of... Read More.

Warriors Stay Perfect in KCAC with Win Over Avila

Wednesday, September 27

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (SCWarriors.com) – It was anything but normal as weather moved through Kansas City Saturday afternoon, delaying and then moving the game to a local high school that had lights to finish the game after dark. Sterling, in one of the hottest... Read More.

Burns Named Big 12 Rookie of the Week

Wednesday, September 27

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas volleyball freshman Raegan Burns has been named the Big 12 Rookie of the Week after a pair of strong performances at Texas Tech, the conference announced Tuesday. Burns tied for the lead among conference players with 5.63 digs per... Read More.

Buhler Sports Roundup: Cross Country with Impressive Showing at Rim Rock Classic

Wednesday, September 27

By Sam Ojeda LAWRENCE, Kan. – Buhler Cross Country continued its strong season, competing at the Rim Rock Classic last Saturday. The Boys team won the event, beating out 40 other teams. Gavin Lindahl was the leading runner for the Crusaders. He finished in 4th place... Read More.

Great Bend Candidate Forum

Wednesday, September 27

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — The League of Women Voters will be hosting two different Candidate Forums for the upcoming November election season. Forums are open to the public with refreshments being served. LWV Vice-President, Jan Stice, will moderate... Read More.