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Berean Academy Boys, Moundridge Girls Claim Victory

Wednesday, February 4

The Berean Academy Warrior boys basketball team rolled to a 64-40 victory over Moundridge Tuesday night at Elbing. Berean put the game away with a 20-7 fourth quarter. Emory Kukula led the Warriors with 19 points, including 7-of-7 free throws the fourth quarter. Wyatt Friesen scored... Read More.

Halstead Girls Rally to Defeat Hesston, Dragon Boys Fall to Swathers

Wednesday, February 4

The Halstead girls and boys basketball split games with Hesston Tuesday night at the Halstead High School gymnasium. The Halstead girls (15-0), ranked No. 2 in Kansas Class 3A, came from behind to defeated Hesston 51-49 and the Hesston boys won 74-34. The Hesston girls led... Read More.

Haven Girls, Boys Basketball Teams Split with Pratt, Sweep Russell

Wednesday, February 4

The Haven Wildcat squads played at Pratt Tuesday. The Haven girls won 41-29 and the Wildcat boys lost 67-39. Avery Brawner (25) and Rilynn Patry (12) combined for 37 of the Haven girls team’s 41 points. The Pratt boys improved to 15-1. The Haven boys basketball team... Read More.

Buhler Crusader Girls, Boys Take Down El Dorado

Wednesday, February 4

The Buhler High School girls and boys basketball teams swept El Dorado Tuesday night at the El Dorado gymnasium. The Buhler girls (8-8) won 47-42 and the Crusader boys (9-7) won 63-39. The Buhler girls led 12-6 after one quarter and the score was tied 16-16... Read More.

Sterling’s Zane Farney Officially Signs to Play Football at Dordt University

Wednesday, February 4

Sterling High School senior Zane Farney, who helped the Black Bears to the Kansas Class 2A state football title in 2025, signed a letter of intent to play football at Dordt University, a Christian college located in Sioux Center, Iowa. Farney, a 6-foot, 180-pound running... Read More.

Kansas Lawmakers Weigh Where Authority Lies in 11-Year Water Dispute

Wednesday, February 4

TOPEKA — Lawmakers are attempting to resolve a water dispute between two Kansas cities and a neighboring county that has spawned three lawsuits, one administrative case and, most recently, a piece of proposed legislation that could modify county authority. The outcomes could determine what... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 to Hold Second Informational Meeting on Upcoming Bond Election

Wednesday, February 4

McPHERSON, Kan. — The second of two informational meetings on the McPherson USD 418 bond election March 3rd takes place this evening from 5:30 until 7 at McPherson High School. Related to the bond election, Tuesday is the last day to register to vote in... Read More.

Abilene Teen Missing, Police Requesting Public Assistance

Wednesday, February 4

ABILENE, Kan. — The Abilene Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating a 15-year-old girl who disappeared Tuesday. Tenley Smith was last seen leaving her home at about 3 PM. She was wearing black leggings, a gray hoodie with a bright pink logo,... Read More.

Applications now open for Kansas Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

Wednesday, February 4

Qualifying Evergy customers can get help with their energy bills TOPEKA, Kan. (Feb. 4, 2026) — Evergy Kansas customers who need financial assistance can now apply for the 2026 Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) through Tuesday, March 31. Evergy is one of five utilities partnering with the Kansas Department for... Read More.

Kansas Small Business Development Center Delivers Strong Economic Impact Across Kansas in 2025

Wednesday, February 4

HAYS, Kan. — The Kansas Small Business Development Center (Kansas SBDC) network demonstrated strong statewide impact in 2025, helping Kansas entrepreneurs start businesses, create and retain jobs, and strengthen local economies through hands-on advising, training, and access to capital. Between October 1, 2024, and September... Read More.

Cattle Chat: Managing body condition for the calving season

Wednesday, February 4

K-State beef cattle experts discuss how to manage body condition scores for outliers in the herd MANHATTAN, Kan. — It’s a question that many cattle producers often ponder: Is it more costly to have fat or thin cows in the herd, and how should they... Read More.

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Wade Newland, Ag Drones

Wednesday, February 4

Modern technology makes it possible for farmers to do remarkable things with their ground. Now, modern technology is making it possible for farmers to do remarkable things through the air. Today we’ll meet a ruralpreneur who is using aerial innovations to enhance farm operations across... Read More.