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The ReUse It Center Announces Volunteer of the Month and July Donations

Tuesday, July 22

McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center announced its Volunteer of the Month, which was awarded to Alvin Hett of Hillsboro. The Center was able to donate $4,500 to local organizations this month. The two organizations that received donations were Celebrate Recovery and Steps... Read More.

City of Lyons to Receive $7 Million Loan from KDHE for Wastewater Plant Improvements

Tuesday, July 22

LYONS, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has approved a $7 Million loan for the City of Lyons for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements. That information came during Monday's City Council meeting where Thaniel Monaco from BG Consultants provided an update on... Read More.

Salina Fire Discourages Burning of Smoky Hill River Log Jam

Tuesday, July 22

SALINA, Kan. — The City of Salina and the Salina Fire Department issued a statement Tuesday in regards to suggestions the log jam along the Smoky Hill River near Bill Burke Park be burned. This idea has picked up a lot of traction on... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Fire Hydrant Installation at Station 2, STEPMC Water Lantern Festival Approved for Sept. 20

Tuesday, July 22

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission has approved installation of a fire hydrant at Station 2 on North Main. While not included in the original construction plans, the amount of training taking place at that station led to a need for a hydrant,... Read More.

Blackwell Offense Too Much, Hormigas Fall 19-3

Tuesday, July 22

IOLA, Kan. - The KC Iola Hormigas were unable to stop a fiery Blackwell Flycatcher offense Mon., July 21, falling in Iola 19-3. The Flycatchers had 16 hits, partially thanks to an impressive outing from Rey Lozano, who went 5-6 with two home runs, a triple,... Read More.

JHX Hoops Escapes Alumni Sunflower Showdown, Move On to TBT Regional Championship

Tuesday, July 22

KANSAS CITY, Mo - The KU alumni squad, JHX Hoops, defeating the K-State alumni team, Purple Reign, in the TBT second round Mon., July 21, winning 59-57 after a thrilling final three minutes of action. The game was close all throughout, but once the Elam... Read More.

Heavy Rain Monday Night Produces Another Round of Flooding and Wind Damage in Parts of Central Kansas

Tuesday, July 22

Very heavy rain Monday night into early Tuesday morning produced another round of flooding and wind damage in parts of Central Kansas, with flooding along the Smoky Hill River in McPherson and Saline counties and Mulberry Creek near Salina. The heaviest rainfall fell over... Read More.

Royals Calling Up 45-Year-Old Pitcher Rich Hill from Minors for a Start Against the Cubs

Tuesday, July 22

CHICAGO (AP) - The Kansas City Royals plan to call up 45-year-old pitcher Rich Hill from the minors for a start against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, marking the left-hander’s 21st season in the majors. Hill has been at Triple-A Omaha after joining the Royals... Read More.

Perez, Caglianone and Rave Homers Power the Royals to a 12-4 Win Over the Cubs

Tuesday, July 22

CHICAGO (AP) - Salvador Perez homered twice and drove in four runs, Jac Caglianone and John Rave added solo shots and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago Cubs 12-4 on Monday night. Chicago’s Matt Shaw and Carson Kelly went deep off Noah Cameron (4-4)... Read More.

Lindsborg City Council Appoints Faust as New City Administrator, Bids Awarded to APAC Kansas Shears Division for 2025 Chip Seal Projects

Tuesday, July 22

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg City Council official appointed Tanner Faust as the new City Administrator during Monday evening's meeting. Faust comes to Lindsborg from Lyons, where he served as Community Development Coordinator and later as Assistant City Administrator. After approval of the appointment, Faust... Read More.

Chiefs Arrive in St. Joseph for Training Camp

Monday, July 21

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (Chiefs.com) - The 2025 season is essentially underway as the Kansas City Chiefs reported to training camp at Missouri Western State University on Sunday. Unlike previous years, which included a set of "pre-camp" practices with the rookies and quarterbacks, all 90 members... Read More.

Bench Scoring Leads AfterShocks Into Round of 16

Monday, July 21

WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - AfterShocks 85, Challenge ALS 68 Leading scorers AfterShocks: Nike Sibande 25, Leyton Hammonds 16 Challenge ALS: DJ Horne 16 What's next: The second-seeded AfterShocks play top-seeded Forever Coogs at 8 p.m. Tuesday (TBT YouTube) at Koch Arena in the Wichita Regional of The Basketball Tournament. Forever Coogs,... Read More.