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Wildcats Shut Out Larks in Home Matchup

Friday, March 20

HESSTON, Kan. — The Hesston College women's flag football team fell 50–0 to Baker University on Wednesday evening. Baker took control early, scoring on its opening possession and capitalizing on strong field position throughout the first half. The Wildcats added multiple scores in both the... Read More.

Tabor Baseball makes trip to Springfield for Weekend Series vs Evangel

Friday, March 20

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Bluejay Baseball opens up their weekend series at Evangel on Friday afternoon after falling in a mid-week game at Ottawa on Wednesday. LAST TIME OUT Dropped a mid-week game at Ottawa on Wednesday, 11-6 Cole Schieffer led the way offensively with... Read More.

Bulldogs Come Up Short in Midweek Action Against Sterling

Friday, March 20

Sterling, Kan. – McPherson was on the road for a midweek matchup on Wednesday against the Sterling College Warriors. The Bulldogs continued to look for their first conference win of the season after dropping their first two KCAC doubleheaders. On the other side, the Warriors... Read More.

Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo Set for Fifth Annual Earth Day Celebration

Friday, March 20

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo is excited to welcome attendees back for its Fifth Annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at the zoo located at 2123... Read More.

Senators Marshall & Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Domestic Fertilizer Production

Friday, March 20

WASHINGTON — On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) introduced the Homegrown Fertilizer Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen America’s domestic fertilizer supply chain, expand innovation in alternative crop inputs, and provide relief to farmers facing rising input costs. The legislation... Read More.

Kansas Women Battle for 79-70 Victory Over Troy in WBIT Opener

Friday, March 20

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Led by 31 points from junior S'Mya Nichols and 21 points by freshman Jaliya Davis, Kansas battled to a 79-70 win over Troy on Thursday night in the first round of the WBIT at Allen... Read More.

K-State Women Open WBIT with Win

Friday, March 20

MANHATTAN, Kansas – K-State fended off a pesky Georgia Tech squad on Thursday night, 69-65, in the first round of the 2026 Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament (WBIT) at Bramlage Coliseum. BOX SCORE K-State (19-17) was paced by junior forward Nastja Claessens with15 points, on 6-of-8... Read More.

McPherson to Proclaim Friday, May 1 as “Law Day” to Commemorate Rule of Law in America

Friday, March 20

On May 1, 2026, McPherson, Kansas, will commemorate the rule of law in America as part of its celebration of the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding. Launched with an official proclamation by Mayor James Loving at the April 7 City Commission meeting, a... Read More.

Andale/Garden Plain Baseball Goes 1-1 in Air Capital Classic

Friday, March 20

AUGUSTA, Kan. — The Andale/Garden Plain baseball team opened its season on Thursday in the Air Capital Classic, facing Augusta and Cheney. Andale/Garden Plain dropped the season opener to Augusta, 10-5, and then bounced back with a 12-7 victory over Cheney. Against Augusta, the Orioles jumped... Read More.

KDHE Issues Air Quality Health Advisory Due to Prescribed Burns

Friday, March 20

Conditions will continue to be ideal for burning in the Flint Hills and all surrounding areas today, March 20, through early afternoon Saturday, March 21. Today’s burning activity, combined with remnant smoke from yesterday’s activity, will lead to elevated air pollutant levels throughout central... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Banning Cell Phone Use During School Day

Friday, March 20

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly has signed Senate Substitute for Substitute for House Bill 2299 (Sub for HB 2299), banning the use of cell phones and personal electronic devices during the school day. Governor Kelly signed the bill on Thursday alongside... Read More.

MCCF Brings Youth Philanthropy Program to Moundridge Students

Thursday, March 19

Last week, the McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) traveled to Moundridge Middle School to bring its youth philanthropy program to local fourth-grade students. The Voices in Philanthropy (VIP) program began in 2023 as a way to help young community members understand the importance of... Read More.