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Four Weekend Home Games Highlight K-State’s 2025-26 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Schedule

Tuesday, September 23

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Weekend home dates with BYU, Kansas, Iowa State and TCU highlight Kansas State's Big 12 Conference-only schedule, which was released by the league office on Tuesday afternoon (Sept. 23). The 2026 Big 12 schedule marks a return to an 18-game format after using... Read More.

Dates and Opponents Set for KU’s 2025-26 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Schedule

Tuesday, September 23

LAWRENCE, Kan. - Kansas men's basketball will open the 2025-26 Big 12 Conference season at UCF on Saturday, Jan. 3, as the league announced its schedule today. Specific times and television coverage will be released by the conference later. The full schedule for the Jayhawks is... Read More.

McPherson College Ranks in U.S. News & World Report “Best College” List

Tuesday, September 23

McPHERSON, Kan. — For the 10th consecutive year, McPherson College has earned recognition by U.S. News & World Report in its 2025-26 Best Colleges list for Regional Colleges in the Midwest. This year, the college ranked within the top 20 on the list. Additionally,... Read More.

Dragons Back up to No. 12 in NJCAA Women’s Soccer Rankings

Tuesday, September 23

The Hutchinson Community College women's soccer team matched its highest ranking of the season on Monday, returning to the No. 12 spot in the latest NJCAA Division I National Rankings. The Blue Dragons were 1-0 last week with one suspended game because of weather. Hutchinson... Read More.

Another Win Over Top 10 Foe Keeps Blue Dragon Football atop NJCAA

Tuesday, September 23

Saturday's 18-point victory over No. 9 Iowa Central in Fort Dodge, Iowa secured the Hutchinson Community College football team the top spot in the NJCAA Division I rankings for the fifth-straight week. The Blue Dragons (3-0) defeated No. 9 Iowa Central 35-17, pulling away in... Read More.

Record Breakers Rono, Kiprotich recognized by USTFCCCA

Tuesday, September 23

A pair of record-setting Hutchinson Community College cross country runners were recognized by the United States Track and Field & Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) for their weekend performances at the Missouri Southern Stampede. Blue Dragon men's sophomore runner Titus Kiprotich and women's freshman runner Read More.

Blue Dragon Men’s Golf Lead Bent Tree Classic by 13 Strokes

Tuesday, September 23

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – The No. 3-ranked Hutchinson Community College men's golf team has five players in the individual Top 10 and leads the Bent Tree Classic by 13 strokes after 36 holes played on Monday. The Blue Dragons had rounds of 293 and 295... Read More.

Local Consult Meetings to Focus on Regional Transportation Priorities in Kansas

Tuesday, September 23

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is inviting citizens to share ideas and discuss regional transportation needs concerning highways, public transit, pedestrians and more at Local Consult meetings taking place across the state in October. “We want to hear directly from Kansans about what transportation... Read More.

Garrison Earns Setter of the Week Honor

Tuesday, September 23

Audrey Garrison was named the CAC Women's Volleyball Setter of the Week for her efforts in Hesston's 3-1 win over Calvary University on Friday (Sept. 19). This is the first CAC Player of the week honor for the Lark volleyball team and... Read More.

Chamber Hosts First-Ever Run Ready Civic Leadership Lab for Elected Officials and Candidates

Tuesday, September 23

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce welcomed elected officials and declared candidates to its inaugural Run Ready: Barton County Civic Leadership Lab on Monday, September 15. The half-day session, held at the Chamber Board Room, was designed to equip civic... Read More.

Iola City Council Discusses Topic of Reducing Council Members, Looking for Community Input

Tuesday, September 23

IOLA, Kan. — The Iola City Council spent much of Monday's meeting discussing a suggestion Council member Kim Peterson brought up several weeks ago to look at reducing the size of the council from eight to five members. This topic came up in the... Read More.

Moundridge Volleyball Finishes 2nd in Marion Invite

Tuesday, September 23

The Moundridge High School Varsity Volleyball team took the short road trip to participate in the Marion Spikefest Saturday, Sept. 20, falling in the championship game to get just their first loss of the season. The Wildcats were in Pool A in the event, defeating... Read More.