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Kansas Broadband Receives Federal Approval for $166.6M BEAD Final Proposal

Monday, December 8

TOPEKA, Kan. (December 8, 2025) – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved the Kansas Office of Broadband Development’s (KOBD) $166.6 million final proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. The approval represents... Read More.

StartUp Hutch Hosts “Small Town, Big Ideas” Workshop to Kickstart Small Business Growth in Buhler

Monday, December 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan., – StartUp Hutch will host its first Small Town, Big Ideas entrepreneurship workshop in Buhler on Tuesday, December 16, offering hands-on training, practical business guidance, and direct connections to local resources for entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey. The event will run from 4:00–7:00 p.m.... Read More.

Bullpup Sports Roundup: Wrestling, Boys Swim Begin 2025-26 Seasons

Monday, December 8

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson High School Winter Sports began their season during the first week of December. WRESTLING Bullpup Wrestling hosted their season-opening Duals against Mulvane on Thursday, Dec. 4. The Girls Wrestling team won 41-36, and the Boys won 71-12. The Bullpup Girls only fell in... Read More.

Wrestling Results: Buhler, Haven, and Nickerson Wrestlers Compete at Pratt Tournament

Monday, December 8

Nickerson High School’s Kristopher Monroe Jr. posted a 3-0 record and captured first place in the 165-pound weight class Saturday at the Pratt Invitational wrestling tournament. The Nickerson and Haven boys wrestling teams tied for 11th in the Pratt Invitational Saturday with 52 points. Buhler... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Adopt State of Local Disaster Declaration Connected to Hydrochloric Acid Incident at US 56 and Old 81 Bypass

Monday, December 8

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday formally adopted a state of local disaster declaration connected with the December 2nd incident at US 56 and the Old 81 Bypass where a semi hauling hydrochloric acid overturned, prompting evacuations and road closures. The declaration had... Read More.

Lights Up, Boots On: Gilley’s Park City Opens Its Doors December 15th at 6pm

Monday, December 8

Grand Opening kicks off a season of live music, intimate concerts with only 500 tickets available per show, special events, and non-stop entertainment. PARK CITY, Kan. – December 8, 2025 – The wait is over. Gilley’s Park City officially opens Monday, December 15, 2025 at... Read More.

K-State Specialist Shares Tips for Managing Cattle as Temps Get Cold

Monday, December 8

Cold stress increases cow’s energy needs, says Warner MANHATTAN, Kan. — As temperatures become colder, a K-State cow-calf specialist says it is important for beef producers to be on the lookout for cold stress in their cattle. “Beef cows begin to experience cold stress when... Read More.

Kansas Health Commissioner Urges Biosecurity to Curb Spread of EHV-1

Monday, December 8

Disease not yet reported in Kansas, but risk is higher during winter months MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas Animal Health Commissioner Justin Smith says biosecurity practices will be key to stemming the spread of a highly contagious virus in horses that can cause respiratory issues,... Read More.

Andale Wrestling Secures Second Place at Pratt Tournament with Four Champions

Monday, December 8

The Andale wrestling team opened its season on Saturday with a second-place finish at Pratt. Andale had four individual champions, Levi Schmidt (113), Judd Eck (132), Ethan Eck (175) and Tristen Cox (157). Grant Eck (144), Luke Martin (120) and Luke Seiler (126) each finished... Read More.

K-State Football to Decline Bowl Invitation

Sunday, December 7

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State athletics director Gene Taylor announced Sunday that the Wildcats will not accept a bowl bid for the 2025 season. "Following our recent coaching change and conversations with our player leadership and Commissioner Yormark, I determined that we will not accept... Read More.

Bullpup Basketball Swept by Salina South, Splits Liberal to End Opening Week

Sunday, December 7

SALINA, Kan. - McPherson High School Girls & Boys Basketball concluded their opening week at the Salina South early-season round robin. The girls team fell to Salina South and Liberal. The boys fell to Salina South, but turned around to defeat Liberal on Saturday. Salina South's... Read More.

Salthawk Boys Wrestlers Have Strong Showing in Junction City

Sunday, December 7

The Hutchinson High boys wrestling team finished in third place at the Blue Jay Duals on Saturday in Junction City. The Salthawks won four of the five duals they participated in. Hutchinson beat Shawnee Heights 54-24 and Wichita West 60-24, while falling to Emporia 42-40 in... Read More.

Kansas Broadband Receives Federal Approval for $166.6M BEAD Final Proposal

Kansas Broadband Receives Federal Approval for $166.6M BEAD Final Proposal

StartUp Hutch Hosts “Small Town, Big Ideas” Workshop to Kickstart Small Business Growth in Buhler

Bullpup Sports Roundup: Wrestling, Boys Swim Begin 2025-26 Seasons

Wrestling Results: Buhler, Haven, and Nickerson Wrestlers Compete at Pratt Tournament

McPherson County Commissioners Adopt State of Local Disaster Declaration Connected to Hydrochloric Acid Incident at US 56 and Old 81 Bypass

Lights Up, Boots On: Gilley’s Park City Opens Its Doors December 15th at 6pm

K-State Specialist Shares Tips for Managing Cattle as Temps Get Cold

Kansas Health Commissioner Urges Biosecurity to Curb Spread of EHV-1

Andale Wrestling Secures Second Place at Pratt Tournament with Four Champions

K-State Football to Decline Bowl Invitation

Bullpup Basketball Swept by Salina South, Splits Liberal to End Opening Week

Salthawk Boys Wrestlers Have Strong Showing in Junction City

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