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K-State Expert Helps Lead National Call to Boost Aging Services

Monday, November 24

Extension specialists across U.S. contribute to special issue on Aging in America MANHATTAN, Kan. — A Kansas State University expert on aging and adult development is a key contributor to a national publication that she says will help to shine a national spotlight on the... Read More.

It’s official: Hutchinson High School’s Robert Hunter is a Jackrabbit

Monday, November 24

Hutchinson High School senior quarterback/cornerback Robert Hunter will be a South Dakota State Jackrabbit. Hunter officially signed a letter of intent last week to play football at South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D. The 6-foot, 190-pound Hunter, who played his sophomore and senior seasons at... Read More.

Area Volleyball Players Named to KVA Squad

Monday, November 24

Several area high school volleyball players and coaches were named to the Kansas Volleyball Association All-State Team. Andale: Abbey McNeal (4A First Team), Hayden Grimes (4A First Team, Class 4A Player of the Year), Scott Johnson (4A Coach of the Year, Reagan Winter (4A Second... Read More.

Hutchinson Salthawk Softball Players Craft, Hogan Sign with HutchCC, Labette

Monday, November 24

Hutchinson High School seniors Kohlbie Craft and Brooke Hogan have signed letters of intent to compete at the NJCAA Division I/Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference level next season. Craft signed with Hutchinson Community College and Hogan signed with Labette Community College in Parsons. “We would like... Read More.

Chiefs Rally from 11-Point Deficit to Beat Colts 23-20 in OT on Harrison Butker’s Fifth Field Goal

Sunday, November 23

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs looked much like they have all season for the first three quarters against Indianapolis on Sunday. Their offense was stuck in a rut, penalties were piling up, and the reigning AFC champions’ postseason hopes were growing... Read More.

Saturday Night Fire Destroys Rural Woodson County Home

Sunday, November 23

A Saturday night fire destroyed an unoccupied house about 2 ½ miles southwest of Neosho Falls. The fire in the area of 180th and Ute Roads was called in at about 9:23 p.m., and on arrival the home was fully engulfed in flames. After determining the... Read More.

Late comeback lifts 17th ranked Cougars Men’s Basketball to victory at Cloud County

Sunday, November 23

The 17th ranked Barton Community College men's basketball team survived a road grind Saturday afternoon at Arley Bryant Gymnasium, rallying for a 78–76 victory over Cloud County Community College. With its fifth straight victory, Barton moves to 2–0 in Jayhawk Conference play and 7–1 overall,... Read More.

Trio of Cougars record multi-win efforts at UNK Younes Hospitality Open

Sunday, November 23

The Barton Community College wrestling team wrapped up its November slate Saturday at the annual UNK Younes Hospitality Open inside the Sportsplex in Kearney, Nebraska. Competing in the freshman and sophomore Amateur Bracket, the Cougars produced a 17-35 overall record against a deep field... Read More.

Donanu’s program record scoring afternoon leads Barton women to high-output victory at Cloud County

Sunday, November 23

The Barton Community College women's basketball team rode a historic afternoon from Regina Donanu, outlasting Cloud County Community College 86–80 Saturday in Concordia to claim its first Jayhawk Conference victory of the season. Now 1–1 in league play and 3–5 overall, the Cougars used a... Read More.

Bluejay Men fall in overtime heartbreaker

Sunday, November 23

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Saturday afternoon marked a return to the road for Tabor College Men's Basketball as they took on a strong Evangel squad. SCORE Tabor: 75 – Evangel: 77 (OT) GAME NOTES With the loss, the Bluejays fall to 2-6 on the season Saturday's contest marks... Read More.

Lady Bluejays unable to fend-off second half comeback, fall at Evangel

Sunday, November 23

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Tabor College Women's Basketball returned to the road for a Saturday matinee against KCAC foe Evangel. The Bluejays were looking to get back into the win column after a disappointing loss to Ottawa at home on Wednesday. SCORE Tabor: 54 – Evangel: 60 GAME... Read More.

Swedes Wrestling compete in Younes Hospitality Open

Sunday, November 23

Kearney, Neb. – The Bethany College Swedes Wrestling team competed in the Younes Hospitality Open this weekend. The tournament features north of 50 teams ranging from Division I to NAIA and NJCAA. There were more than 500 wrestlers competing in this tournament. Both Cabel Boggus... Read More.