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Hutchinson Trinity Boys, Ellsworth Girls Win Team Titles at Smoky Valley Track Meet

Sunday, April 19

The Hutchinson Trinity Catholic and Buhler track teams participated in the Smoky Valley Invitational Friday at Lindsborg. The Trinity boys won the team title with 98 points, edging out second-place Smoky Valley by 8 points. Buhler placed sixth with 47 points. The Trinity boys wrapped up the... Read More.

Nickerson Girls, Boys Compete at Larned Invitational Track Meet

Sunday, April 19

The Nickerson High School girls and boys track teams competed Friday at the Larned Invitational. The Nickerson girls brought home three first-place finishes: Amanda Peil, 3200-meter run, 15:57.21; Bella Brinkley, tripe jump, 35-3.50; and Delaney Childs, javelin, 123-10. Childs’ javelin toss was considered an elite... Read More.

Hutchinson, Pretty Prairie Athletes Compete at Garden Plain Track Meet

Sunday, April 19

Hutchinson and Pretty Prairie athletes competed at the Wayne Pipkin Invitational track meet Friday, hosted by Garden Plain High School. Hutchinson placed fourth in the boys competition with 51 points and Pretty Prairie was 10th with 5 points. In the girls competition, Pretty Prairie placed sixth... Read More.

Kansas Unemployment Rate Unchanged in February

Saturday, April 18

The Kansas Department of Labor reports the state's February unemployment rate of 3.9% is unchanged from January and up a tenth of a point from a year ago. Due to the federal government shutdown last fall, employment numbers are catching up from the months... Read More.

Kansas Unemployment Unchanged in February

Saturday, April 18

The Kansas Department of Labor reports the state's February unemployment rate of 3.9% is unchanged from January and up a tenth of a point from a year ago. Due to the federal government shutdown last fall, employment numbers are catching up from the months... Read More.

Kansas February Unemployment Unchanged, SE Kansas Continues to Have Highest Jobless Rates

Saturday, April 18

The Kansas Department of Labor reports the state's February unemployment rate of 3.9 percent is unchanged from January and up a tenth of a point from a year ago. Due to the federal government shutdown last fall, employment numbers are catching up from the... Read More.

Kansas February Unemployment Unchanged from January

Saturday, April 18

The Kansas Department of Labor reports the state's February unemployment rate of 3.9 % is unchanged from January and up a tenth of a point from a year ago. Due to the federal government shutdown last fall, employment numbers are catching up from the... Read More.

Kansas 4-H Foundation Exploring Ownership Transition of Rock Springs Ranch

Saturday, April 18

MANHATTAN, Kan. (April 18, 2026) — The Kansas 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees announced Saturday that it is actively exploring the potential transition of ownership of Rock Springs Ranch as part of a long-term strategy to strengthen the financial position to support youth development... Read More.

Boil Advisory Lifted in Humboldt, New One Issued for Much of Bourbon County

Saturday, April 18

As a boil water advisory for Humboldt was lifted late Friday afternoon a new boil advisory was issued Saturday for parts of Bourbon County including Uniontown and Fort Scott. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment lifted the Humboldt advisory after laboratory testing confirmed... Read More.

Big Game from Schieffer and Powell Lifts Bluejays over Sterling in Game One of Senior Weekend Series

Saturday, April 18

HILLSBORO, Kan. – Tabor College Baseball opened up their Senior Weekend series against Sterling on Friday afternoon. Due to the threat of severe storms in the area, the game was moved up to a 12:00pm start. The Bluejays entered the series fresh off a solid... Read More.

Swedes Compete in Tabor Invite

Saturday, April 18

Hillsboro, Kan. – The Bethany College Swedes Track & Field teams traveled down to Hillsboro, Kan. to take part in the Tabor Invite. Wind was a serious factor in this one as multiple Swedes hits personal bests, but they did not count towards the qualifying... Read More.

Baker Records 200th Career Strikeout in Split with Bulldogs

Saturday, April 18

McPherson, Kan. – The Bethany College Swedes traveled down to McPherson, Kan. to take on the McPherson College Bulldogs in an important series towards a playoff berth. GAME 1: SWEDES 10, BULLDOGS 2 The Swedes handled business in the first game of the doubleheader racking up... Read More.