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62nd Annual McPherson Invitational – Day 2

Friday, January 23

Day two of the McPherson Invitational was held on Friday, Jan. 23, at the Roundhouse. The games were moved up from their original schedule due to the incoming winter storm and to ensure that the teams can make it home in time. There will be... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Over $57M for Safer Streets and Roads in Kansas

Friday, January 23

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced fourteen Kansas communities have secured over $45.7 million in federal Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program. “The Safe Streets and Roads for All program ensures that our communities have the resources to... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Plains, Meade County for KDHE, KS

Friday, January 23

MEADE COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Plains public water supply system located in Meade County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water for one minute... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Kansas Office of Early Childhood Inaugural Annual Report Submitted to the Kansas Legislature

Friday, January 23

TOPEKA — Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Office of Early Childhood (KOEC) today announced that the KOEC’s inaugural Annual Report has been submitted to the Kansas Legislature. “We are making Kansas the premier state to raise a family by building a comprehensive early childhood system... Read More.

Hutchinson Central Christian teams fall at Berean Academy Eli J. Walter Classic

Friday, January 23

ELBING, Kan. — The Hutchinson Central Christian boys and girls basketball teams lost Thursday night at the Eli J. Walter Classic Thursday at Berean Academy in Elbing. The Cougar boys lost to Elyria Christian 50-39 and the CCHS girls lost to Berean Academy 35-28.

Morrell, Strong Lead Pratt Boys Past Reno County Sabres at Hoisington Winter Jam

Friday, January 23

HOISINGTON, Kan. — The Pratt Greenbacks, tailed in the top five in Kansas Class 3A, defeated the Reno County Homeschool Sabres 78-45 Thursday night at the Hosington Winter Jam. Pratt’s Arley Morrell led the Greenbacks with 27 points. Caleb Strong added 15. Colt Smith led the... Read More.

Cheney to Play Andale in Title Game of Halstead Adolph Rupp Classic

Friday, January 23

HALSTEAD, Kan. — Cheney will play Andale for the championship of the Halstead Adolph Rupp Tournament at 7:30 p.m. Friday. In the semifinals, Cheney defeated Haven 70-60 and Andale defeated Garden Plain 50-45 in overtime. The Haven boys (7-8) were led in scoring by Brogan Wray... Read More.

Weather Forces Postponement of Friday, Saturday Games at St. John Mid-Winter Classic; Little River Teams Roll

Friday, January 23

ST. JOHN, Kan. — There will be no games Friday and Saturday at the St. John Mid-Winter Classic because snow is expected to blanket the state of Kansas this weekend, according to news network forecasts. St. John already has canceled school Friday. “We will attempt to... Read More.

Buhler Boys Advance to Salina Invitational Tournament Semifinals

Friday, January 23

SALINA, Kan. — The Buhler High School boys basketball team advanced to the semifinals of the Salina Invitational Tournament with a 63-47 victory over Abilene Thursday afternoon at the Salina Central gymnasium. Buhler led 22-6 after one quarter, 36-24 at halftime and 57-39 after three... Read More.

Avenue A to Reopen Tuesday as Woodie Seat Progresses

Friday, January 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – [January 23, 2026]- The City of Hutchinson is pleased to announce that West Avenue A from South Adams Street to South Madison Street will reopen to eastbound and westbound traffic on Tuesday, January 27, at noon. This reopening marks a significant milestone... Read More.

Kansas Cattle Producers Urged to Prepare for Cold Stress Ahead of Winter Storm

Friday, January 23

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Cattle producers in Kansas and the Midwest are urged to be prepared and use common sense as a major winter storm is expected to bring subzero temperatures, strong winds and up to a foot of snow across parts of the... Read More.

Salvation Army of Reno County Opens Warming Center for the Weekend

Friday, January 23

HUTCHISON, Kan. (Jan. 23, 2026) - The Salvation Army of Reno County is doing more than wishing people to be warm. Their warming center at 700 N Walnut will open beginning today when it opens at 8am. Their weekly warming center hours will be... Read More.