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Deaths from Suicide and Substance Abuse Rise in Kansas

Tuesday, May 30

WICHITA, Kan. (KNS) — Deaths due to substance misuse and suicide are up across the country, but they’re rising even faster in Kansas. More people died of alcohol-related causes and suicide in Kansas in 2021 than in the country overall. And the state’s overdose death... Read More.

Two Individuals Killed in Reno County Motorcycle Accident Late Monday

Tuesday, May 30

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – Two people were killed in a motorcycle wreck west of Pleasantview Monday night. Reno County Sheriff's Sergeant David Radke said deputies, Reno County EMS and Fire District 8 personnel were called around 9:30 PM to the intersection of K-61 and Herren... Read More.

This week in Pawnee County: May 30, 2023 Edition

Tuesday, May 30

Upcoming Coffee Hours: June 1st: Ad Astra Radio Coffee Hour | 9:30 am @ Chamber | 502 Broadway June 8th: High Plains Credit Coffee Hour | 605 Main June 15th: City of Larned Coffee | 417 Broadway June 20th: Pawnee Valley Community Hospital coffee... Read More.

Senior Citizens Encouraged to Apply to Receive Coupons to Buy Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs and Honey at Farmers Markets in McPherson County

Tuesday, May 30

MCPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. – Low-income Kansas seniors may be eligible for a program that provides coupons to purchase fresh, unprocessed fruits and vegetables and honey at farmers markets in selected counties throughout the state. The Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (KSFMNP) is providing seniors... Read More.

Starting June 1, Residential Customers Will Not Pay Construction Demolition Tipping Fee at Reno County Landfill

Tuesday, May 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Beginning June 1, 2023, the construction demolition tipping fee for residential users will not be charged at the Reno County Landfill. The fee will be applied to commercial users only within Reno County. Reno County Commissioners voted on the change by approving... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Announces Valarie Taylor as Community Impact Coordinator

Tuesday, May 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – United Way of Reno County is pleased to announce the promotion of Valerie Taylor to the role of Community Impact Coordinator. Prior to this, Valerie was the program manager for Reno Connections through United Way in partnership with the Hutchinson Public... Read More.

2023 Miss Kansas Competition to be Held June 9-10

Tuesday, May 30

Pratt, Kan. – The prestigious Miss Kansas Competition is back, bringing together 16 accomplished young women from across the state to compete for over $53,000 in scholarships. The event will take place on June 9-10, 2023, at the campus of Pratt Community College in... Read More.

2023 NCCAA Softball Awards Announced

Tuesday, May 30

By: Sterling College Athletics GREENVILLE, SC (scwarriors.com) - The NCCAA announces several awards for Softball including All-Americans, Player of the Year, and Coach of the Year. See the full list HERE

Central Kansas All-League Baseball and Softball 2023

Tuesday, May 30

Below are the 2023 Baseball and Softball All-League Players from the Central Kansas League. 1st Team Baseball Pos Name Grade School P Preston Sander 11 Haven P Kael Shelite 12 Hesston P Whit Rhodes 11 Hesston P Kade Blanchat 12 Smoky Valley C Solomon Goforth 11 Lyons 1B Ty Heitschmidt 9 Smoky... Read More.

OSU Shutouts Oregon, Advances To Program Record Fourth-Consecutive NCAA Women’s College World Series

Monday, May 29

By Big12Sports.com STILLWATER, Okla. – The No. 6 national seed Oklahoma State softball team scored a Super Regional program record run total, Kelly Maxwell spun an outstanding two-hit game and the Cowgirls advanced to a fourth-consecutive NCAA Women's College World Series berth with a 9-0 win over... Read More.

Seventh Inning Comeback Propels OU to Seventh Straight WCWS, All-Time Win Streak

Monday, May 29

By Big12Sports.com NORMAN, Okla. — Down to its final strike in the seventh inning, Oklahoma tied Clemson on a three-run home run off the bat of Kinzie Hansen and Tiare Jennings provided the go-ahead run on a solo blast in the ninth to secure the 8-7 victory on... Read More.

Six Big 12 Baseball Programs Selected To NCAA Championship

Monday, May 29

IRVING, Tex. - Six Big 12 programs were selected to compete in the 2023 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship. It is the highest number of selections for the Conference since 2017 and the 66.7% of schools selected are the second-most among all conferences. No. 11... Read More.