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Lt. Governor David Toland Talks About Economic Development, Iola Theatre, and Future Plans

Monday, May 11

Despite economic headwinds nationally. Kansas Lt. Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland says Kansas is more than holding it's own. Toland told Iola Radio News Friday since he and Governor Laura Kelly took office nearly 7 ½ years ago, there has been... Read More.

Lt. Governor/Commerce Secretary David Toland Sees Positive Signs in Kansas Economy

Monday, May 11

Kansas Lt. Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland says while there is some uncertainty about the economy on a national level, there are positive signs in the Kansas economy. A significant development impacting economic development came last week when Moody's upgraded the State's... Read More.

Kansas Lt. Governor speaks of All Schools Day Connection, Kansas Economy

Monday, May 11

Many elected officials, and those seeking elected office, were in McPherson Friday for the All Schools Day Parade. One of them has a family connection to All Schools Day, that being Lieutenant Governor and Kansas Secretary of Commerce David Toland. Toland explained his... Read More.

Second-Straight Complete Game and Late-Inning Heroics Send Cougars to Wichita in 5-2 Series-Clinching Win at Fort Scott

Monday, May 11

One day after keeping its season alive, the Barton Community College baseball team punched its ticket to next week's Region 6/Plains District Tournament on Saturday afternoon at Lions Field. Behind another late ninth-inning rally and the team's second straight complete-game effort, this one from Braden... Read More.

Barton Softball Quieted in Region 6 Tournament Exit to Butler

Monday, May 11

The 5th-seeded Barton Community College softball team saw its 2026 season come to a close Saturday afternoon at the Region 6/Plains District Tournament, falling 6-2 to 2nd-seeded Butler Community College at Legend Park in Dodge City. The Cougars conclude a 29-26 season that produced multiple... Read More.

Barton Softball Stays Alive at Region 6 Tournament with Friday split

Monday, May 11

The 5th-seeded Barton Community College softball team split its opening day Friday at the Region 6/Plains District Tournament held at Legend Park in Dodge City, falling 16-8 in six innings to 4th-seeded Colby Community College before erupting for a 17-9 six-inning elimination victory over... Read More.

Justice Tosses Complete-Game Gem as Barton Forces Decisive Game 3 in 2-1 Win at Fort Scott

Monday, May 11

Behind Brian Justice's complete-game effort on the mound, the Barton Community College baseball team kept its season alive Friday morning at Lions Field, edging Fort Scott Community College 2-1 to even the Region 6/Plains District First Round series at one game apiece. Snapping its four-game... Read More.

Four Warriors Claim National Titles at NCCAA Outdoor Championship

Monday, May 11

WILMORE, Ky. – Sterling College Track and Field made some noise at the 2026 NCCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship with four Warriors claiming the title of national champion in their individual events. The athletes include Belle Barnett in the women's high jump, Charles... Read More.

Dragons Season Ends in Region 6 Tournament Loser’s Bracket Final

Monday, May 11

Hutchinson CC Sports Information DODGE CITY – Falling behind by as many as three runs to Butler on Sunday at Legends Park, the Hutchinson Community College softball team's late rally fell one run short and saw its 2026 season come to an end on Sunday. The... Read More.

AG Kobach Says Swatting Calls Coming From Single Foreign Source

Monday, May 11

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says the recent round of “swatting” incidents has foreign roots. Five such incidents, where fake calls are made claiming a threat with the hope of prompting intensive law enforcement action, were reported last week in southeast Kansas. Attorney... Read More.

Laudan Leads Tigers with Podium Finish at NCCAA Nationals

Monday, May 11

Wilmore, Kentucky - The NCCAA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships were held on the campus of Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. Three members of the Central Christian women's track and field team competed, turning in strong performances on the national stage. Cristina Laudan highlighted the Tigers'... Read More.

Swedes Split with Falcons

Monday, May 11

Lindsborg, Kan. – The Bethany College Swedes Men's and Women's Tennis teams hosted the Friends University Falcons in the final match of the three-match home series. The women would surrender the doubles point as the Falcons won two of the three matches. The duo of Read More.