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Cattle Chat: Getting Accurate Results from Pregnancy Checking Your Cows

Tuesday, January 6

K-State beef cattle experts explain pregnancy-checking timing, methods and the role of early pregnancy loss MANHATTAN, Kan. — Pregnancy checking is often circled on the calendar months in advance, but for cattle producers, knowing when to check can be just as important as knowing how. On... Read More.

Lockdown 4th Quarter powers Lady Dragon’s to win

Monday, January 5

Hutchinson CC Sports Information COLBY – The Hutchinson's Community College women's basketball team came up with a stellar defensive performance in the fourth quarter to return from the 21-day holiday break with a Jayhawk Conference road victory. The No. 19-ranked Blue Dragons held Colby scoreless for... Read More.

Langston Pulls Away Late as Tiger Men Fall in Oklahoma

Monday, January 5

Langston, Okla. - The Central Christian College of Kansas men's basketball team battled on the road Saturday afternoon but was unable to overcome a strong Langston University squad, falling 82–63. Langston set the tone early, using an efficient first half to build a 38–28 halftime advantage.... Read More.

Tiger Women Fall to Lions in Oklahoma

Monday, January 5

Coyle, Okla. - Central Christian College of Kansas endured a tough afternoon on the road as Langston University pulled away for a decisive 72-34 victory in Sooner Athletic Conference women's basketball action. The Tigers struggled to find offensive rhythm early and fell behind quickly, trailing 15-9 after the... Read More.

McPherson Men Drop First Game of 2026 78-60 to Evangel

Monday, January 5

Springfield, Missouri – The Bulldogs trailed back to Missouri for their first matchup of the new year to take on the Valor of Evangel University. Despite an out-of-conference loss to Columbia College before Christmas break, the Valor had won four consecutive conference matchups before the holidays.... Read More.

Daniel Carlson Hits 60-Yard Field Goal to Lift Raiders over Chiefs, 14-12

Monday, January 5

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Daniel Carlson, a pending free agent, might have earned himself a contract either with the Raiders or another NFL team. He made a career-long 60-yard field goal with eight seconds left to give Las Vegas a 14-12 victory over the Kansas... Read More.

McPherson County Reports Strong 2025 Construction Activity, McPherson Sentinel Designated Official County Newspaper

Monday, January 5

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — $22.6 million in construction activity was reported in McPherson County during 2025. Planning, Zoning and Environmental Administrator Jon Kinsey told County Commissioners Monday the department handled a total of 760 cases last year, with fee revenue coming to just over... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Toronto, Woodson County

Monday, January 5

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Toronto public water supply system located in Woodson County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or... Read More.

City of Newton Invites Public to City Planning, Design Workshops

Monday, January 5

NEWTON, Kan. — Newton residents have more opportunities to share their thoughts about the future of the community at public events next month. A two-day Planning & Design Workshop for the City of Newton’s new comprehensive plan, Newton Next, is set for Feb. 3-4. Community... Read More.

Car Crashes through Moran Post Office Saturday, No Injuries Reported

Monday, January 5

MORAN, Kan. — No injuries were reported after a car crashed through the front of the Moran Post Office Saturday. The Allen County Sheriff's Office reports Larry Drake was parking his vehicle in front of the post office when his foot slipped off the brake... Read More.

Kansas Congressional Delegation Deplores Seized Venezuelan President, Eager for Military Briefings

Sunday, January 4

TOPEKA, Kan. (Jan. 3, 2026) — Members of the Kansas congressional delegation denounced Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as a dictator and urged President Donald Trump to explain to Congress use of U.S. airstrikes and deployment of troops to seize Maduro for prosecution in... Read More.

Update on New Years Eve Chemical Spill in Garnett

Sunday, January 4

GARNETT, Kan. — The Environmental Protection Agency said Sunday while they still haven't determined what the substance was that spilled early the evening of December 31st in Garnett on parts of Maple Street (US 59) south from Park Road and east from Maple on... Read More.