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Larks Drop Road Contests to UMKC and Northwestern Oklahoma State

Monday, November 24

The Hesston College women's basketball team traveled for a two-game road stretch, facing NCAA Division I Kansas City on Thursday, Nov. 20, and Northwestern Oklahoma State University on Saturday, Nov. 22. Game 1: Hesston 43, University of Missouri - Kansas City 121 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Hesston... Read More.

Tigers Rally Late but Fall Short at Nelson University

Monday, November 24

Tigers Rally Late But Fall Short at Nelson University Central Christian came up short on the road Saturday night, falling 73-65 to Nelson University in a competitive non-conference matchup in Texas. The Tigers battled well early but struggled to find consistent scoring in the first half,... Read More.

Tiger Women’s Basketball Battle Early but Fall to Nelson’s Second Half Surge

Monday, November 24

Waxahachie, Texas - Central Christian Women's Basketball ran into a hot-shooting Nelson University squad on Saturday afternoon, falling 104–56 on the road in Waxahachie, Texas. The Tigers move to 4–4 overall and 0–2 in Sooner Athletic Conference play, while Nelson improves to 5–1, 1–1... Read More.

KDHE Provides Financing for Sylvia’s Water System Improvements

Monday, November 24

SYLVIA, Kan. - Improvements to the City of Sylvia’s water treatment plant have begun. The financing package from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) will provide funding for new wells for blending, chlorination facility, waterline replacement and tower rehabilitation. The drinking water... Read More.

Central Kanas League Releases 2025 All-League Football Team

Monday, November 24

The Central Kansas League 2025 All-League Football Team was released last weekend and features several area players. Halstead first team offense: Noah Diehl WR, Carlos Martinez kicker. Halstead honorable mention offense: Edric Zorn RB. Halstead first team defense: Noah Diehl returner. Halstead second team defense: Reece Carmichael LB. Halstead honorable mention defense: Logan Overton... Read More.

Former Blue Dragon Wide Receivers Richardson, Benson Making Impact for Vanderbilt, Oregon

Monday, November 24

Former Hutchinson Blue Dragon wide receivers Tre Richardson (Vanderbilt) and Malik Benson (Oregon) had a big impact Saturday for their respective teams. Richardson plays for the No. 12-ranked Commodores and Benson plays for the No. 5 Ducks. Oregon defeated then-No. 16 Southern Cal 42-27 in... Read More.

Sterling’s Chelsie Brown Wins Bronze Medal in Doubles at Tokyo Deaflympics Tennis Tournament

Monday, November 24

Sterling High School senior Chelsie Brown, the two-time Kansas Class 3-2-1A girls state singles champion, and her women’s doubles teammate Emily Hangstefer placed third in the Deaflympics tennis tournament in Tokyo, Japan, and captured the bronze medal. Brown, 17, and Hangstefer, 36, from Signal Mountain,... Read More.

Partnership with Kansas State University Allows McPherson College Students to Begin Work on Master’s Degrees

Monday, November 24

McPHERSON, Kan. — Students at McPherson College will now have the opportunity to begin working toward master's degrees in two health care fields through a new partnership with Kansas State University. The agreement allows eligible McPherson College undergraduates to take graduate-level courses at K-State that... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Approves Building Repairs, Public Works Prepares for Winter Season

Monday, November 24

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners have approved either repair or replacement of a non-functioning HVAC unit on the headhouse of the elevator shaft at the McPherson County Building. At Monday's meeting, IT Director Jeff Butler said if they have to replace the... Read More.

Iola Woman Killed in Three Vehicle Crash Sunday Evening

Monday, November 24

IOLA, Kan. — An Iola woman was killed in a three vehicle crash Sunday evening on Old Highway 169 at the Elm Creek Bridge just south of Iola. According to the Allen County Sheriff's Office, a northbound pickup driven by Deana Foster crossed the center... Read More.

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.