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K-State Men’s Basketball to Begin Exhibition Series with Missouri in 2025-26

Wednesday, July 30

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - Former conference foes Kansas State and Missouri will play a home-and-home exhibition series each of the next two seasons beginning with a matchup on Friday, Oct. 24 at Mizzou Arena to open the 2025-26 season. The exhibition will be broadcast nationally... Read More.

Central Christian Women’s Wrestling to Have More Conference Foes After Merger

Wednesday, July 30

KANSAS (KCACSports.com) - The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) and the Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) will merge their respective women's wrestling programs into one qualifying group for the 2025-26 season, both conference offices announced Wednesday. “The KCAC is excited to work with the Sooner Athletic... Read More.

Sarno Resigns as Larks’ Women’s Soccer Coach, Mitchell Takes Over as Interim

Wednesday, July 30

HESSTON, Kan. (HCLarks.com) - Hesston College women's soccer head coach Eric Sarno has announced his resignation as the head coach of the women's soccer program. Sarno will be returning to his home country of Canada after spending the past two seasons leading the Larks... Read More.

Sterling College Named Champions of Character Five-Star Gold Institution

Wednesday, July 30

STERLING, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) - Sterling College was named a 2024-25 Champions of Character Five-Star Gold Institution. The NAIA measures institutions on a demonstrated commitment to Champions of Character and each school earns points in character training, conduct in competition, academic focus, character recognition and character... Read More.

Bethany College Earns 5-Star Gold Champions of Character Recognition

Wednesday, July 30

LINDSBORG, Kan. (BethanySwedes.com) - Bethany College was named a Champions of Character Five-Star institution for the 2024-25 year. Not only did the Swedes earn this honor, they were named Gold winners as Bethany scored a perfect 100 points. Each year, NAIA schools use the Champions... Read More.

Iola Hormigas Close 2025 Season

Wednesday, July 30

IOLA, Kan. - The KC Iola Hormigas finished off the 2025 season Tues., July 29, falling to the Garden City Wind 4-3 on the road. The Hormigas and Wind went back and forth, both scoring runs in the third and fifth innings. However, a walk-off home... Read More.

Rice County Highlighted in ‘Treasurer’s Top Ten’ List of Businesses and People with Unclaimed Property

Wednesday, July 30

RICE COUNTY, Kan. — Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson visited Lyons on Wednesday, July 30 for the Unclaimed Property Campaign and shared a "Treasurer's Top Ten" list of businesses and people in Rice County with unclaimed funds. Treasurer's Top Ten Businesses: Rice County Good Samaritan... Read More.

Central Christian School to Host Annual Craft Fair This September During Alumni & Friends Weekend

Wednesday, July 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Central Christian School is excited to announce the return of its Fall Craft Fair, taking place Saturday, September 27 at the school’s campus. This family-friendly event brings together talented local artisans, crafters, and small business owners for a day of shopping,... Read More.

Road Closure at 14th Avenue (Old Highway 81) North of McPherson from August 4-14

Wednesday, July 30

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Starting Monday, a one-mile section of 14th Avenue (Old Highway 81) north of McPherson will be closed for a pipeline repair project. The closure, currently scheduled to last through Aug. 14, is from Mohawk Road, or the north end of... Read More.

Isbel and Pasquantino Power Royals to 9-6 Win over Braves After Acuña Exits with Injury

Wednesday, July 30

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Kyle Isbel hit a pivotal three-run double and Vinnie Pasquantino homered as the Kansas City Royals beat Atlanta 9-6 on Tuesday night after Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. exited with tightness in his right Achilles tendon. Seth Lugo (8-5) won his... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Stafford

Wednesday, July 30

STAFFORD, Kan. (July 30, 2025) — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Stafford public water supply system located in Stafford County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water for... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Kaci Young, Halstead Softball

Wednesday, July 30

HALSTEAD, Kan. — Congratulations to this week's Ad Astra Radio Athlete of the Week, Halstead's Kaci Young. The week - Young had a strong performance at the USSSA Nationals earlier this month. In seven games, Young batted .429, scored eight runs and had seven RBIs.... Read More.