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Newton to host 2024 U.S. Adaptive Open

Thursday, June 29

NEWTON, Kan. – At Tuesday night’s meeting, the Newton City Commission approved an agreement with USGA to host the 2024 U.S. Adaptive Open at Sand Creek Station Golf Course. KemperSports regional manager Chris Tuohey, who serves as Sand Creek Station’s general manager, said hosting the... Read More.

Kansas Launches Teacher Apprenticeships

Thursday, June 29

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS/KMUW) - A new program in Kansas is aimed at making it easier and less costly for people to become teachers. This fall, the state Department of Education will launch a teacher apprentice pilot project. Ten candidates will work in schools and be... Read More.

KU Cancer Center Receives $100 million Gift to Support New Cancer Research and Care Facility

Thursday, June 29

KANSAS CITY, Kan. - The University of Kansas Cancer Center has received a $100 million lead gift to build a new, state-of-the-art destination cancer center. This gift is both the largest gift ever given by the Sunderland Foundation and the largest ever received by the... Read More.

Kansas Attorney General: Mysterious Powder in Letters Contained Rat Poison

Thursday, June 29

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - That white powdery substance sent to 100 Republican officials earlier this month is a mixture of rat poison and another powder. That's according to Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, who was targeted by one of the letters himself. The FBI has... Read More.

With New Fireworks Resolution in Reno, Reminder to Safely Dispose of Fireworks

Thursday, June 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Reno County Commission passed a new fireworks resolution 2023-12, repealing the former one 2012-30, during their meeting Tuesday, June 27, 2023. At the last joint city/county meeting with the City of Hutchinson, Commissioner Randy Parks suggested both bodies consider reviewing... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Will Use Grant Funds to Establish Daycare Facilities at 2 Elementary Buildings

Thursday, June 29

BUHLER, Kan. – As a member of the Reno County Child Care Task Force, Buhler USD 313 will receive almost $600,00 in Accelerator and Innovation Grant funds. This money is to be dedicated to building a daycare facility at Buhler Grade School and at... Read More.

McPherson’s Gerstner Announced as 2023 ABCA/ATEC National Coach of the Year.

Wednesday, June 28

DALLAS, Tex. - Following back-to-back state titles, the accolades continue to reign in for the McPherson High School Baseball team with Head Coach Heath Gerstner being announced as the American Baseball Coaches Association and ATEC Coach of the Year in High School Div. II. Gerstner... Read More.

Wilson Selected as Finalist for Collegiate Female Athlete of the Year

Wednesday, June 28

Courtesy of Sterling College Athletics STERLING, Kan. (scwarriors.com) -Sterling College women's basketball standout, Taya Wilson, has been selected as a finalist for the Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission (GWASC) Collegiate Female Athlete of the year. Wilson led the Lady Warriors to their third straight KCAC Conference... Read More.

Tuesday’s Collegiate Baseball Scores and Schedule

Wednesday, June 28

Below are Tuesday’s Collegiate Baseball Scores and the upcoming schedule from the Kansas Collegiate League Baseball and the Sunflower Collegiate League: Tuesday’s Scores KCLB USA Wardogs 4, Wellington Heat 12 Park City Rangers 8, Dirtbag Baseball Club 9 Kansas Curve 0, El Dorado Walnuts 3 SCL Newton Sluggin’ Rebels 6, Derby... Read More.

Sand Creek Station to Host U.S. Adaptive Open Championship in 2024

Wednesday, June 28

Courtesy of the United States Golf Association LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (usga.org) - The USGA announced on Wednesday that Sand Creek Station, in Newton, Kan., will be the host site of the 3rd U.S. Adaptive Open Championship, set to be held July 8-10, 2024. The course... Read More.

State Football Changes, Key Items Approved by KSHSAA Executive Board

Wednesday, June 28

By: KSHSAA Staff TOPEKA, Kan. - The Kansas State High School Activities Association Executive Board approved several items during the June meeting. Starting in 2024, State Football will be held at three locations with three games taking place at each site. State soccer and wrestling will... Read More.

Sterling’s Old Fashioned 4th Opens with Community Theatre Comedy this Weekend

Wednesday, June 28

STERLING, Kan. – “Disaster! A 70s Disaster Movie Musical” will have you laughing out loud and dancing in your seat. Filled with 1970s music, Sterling Community Theatre Troupe presents the jukebox musical comedy this weekend leading up to the Sterling Old Fashioned 4th of... Read More.