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Kelly Administration Requests Major Presidential Disaster Declaration for May 18-19 Severe Weather

Wednesday, June 18

TOPEKA, Kan. — Yesterday, Governor Laura Kelly sent a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) asking for a major presidential disaster declaration due to damages caused by a series of severe thunderstorms accompanied by straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding during the period... Read More.

Kansas Attorney General Warns Recent Storm Damage Could Attract Illegal Contractors

Wednesday, June 18

TOPEKA, Kan. (June 18, 2025) –Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is urging Kansas residents to use caution to avoid scams by transient contractors following storm damage sustained recently in Kansas. Recent storms on June 17 produced hail in Butler, Cowley, McPherson, Rice, Sedgwick and Sumner... Read More.

Two Kansas Natives and Former Barton Cougars Honored as NJCAA Coaches Legacy Award Recipients

Wednesday, June 18

GREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - Former Barton Community College Head Coaches Ray Bechard and Mike Warren were recognized Tuesday as recipients of the Coaches Legacy Award presented by Nufabrx announced by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). This is the first time in the... Read More.

Counsell Becomes First Kansas Player to Ever Win Rawlings Gold Glove Award

Wednesday, June 18

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas baseball's Brady Counsell became the first player in school history to win a Rawlings Gold Glove Award on Wednesday. Counsell earned a spot on the 2025 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I Gold Glove team for his work at third base this... Read More.

Reno County Roads Closed Due to High Water, Bridge Replacement and Other Repairs

Wednesday, June 18

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County Public works reported the following roads closed due to either high water or repairs. High Water Road Closures: Arlington Road (between Haven Road and Victory Road) and Worthington Road between Arlington Road and Lake Cable Road will be closed beginning... Read More.

Two McPherson Girls Soccer Players to Play in All-Star Game

Wednesday, June 18

McPHERSON, Kan. - Two high school Girls Soccer athletes in McPherson were named as part of Team Kansas for the Kansas vs. Oklahoma High School All-Star game. The players who were a part of McPherson High School's Girls Soccer team, Ellie Herrera and Grace Prescott, will... Read More.

Commentary – Rusty Hilst didn’t crave the spotlight, but we need to put him in the spotlight forever

Wednesday, June 18

When I first moved to Hutchinson in Jan. 2004, one of the first people I met was Rusty Hilst. I was covering Hutchinson Community basketball, so of course, I saw Rusty at games. I remember telling a friend of mine from my previous stop in... Read More.

Blue Dragon Men’s Golf’s Box Named Finalist for Gary Player Award

Wednesday, June 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - Hutchinson Community College national championship golfer Charlie Box has been named a finalist for the 2025 Gary Player International Golfer of the Year Award. Presented by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) and FlightScope, the award recognizes outstanding international student-athletes in... Read More.

Local Athletes Prepare for Kansas Shrine Bowl Festivities

Wednesday, June 18

DODGE CITY, Kan. - Local High School Football athletes and coaches are getting ready for the 2025 Kansas Shrine Bowl events in Dodge City starting Thurs., June 19 through Sat., June 21. While the game won't be until Saturday, there are many events that the Kansas... Read More.

CANCELED – Statewide Purple Alert for Missing Yates Center Woman

Wednesday, June 18

WOODSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Yates Center Police Department reported to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) that Tammara Isaacs was located safely. The statewide Purple Alert is canceled. Earlier Release WOODSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Yates Center Police Department requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation... Read More.

Schedule Set for Coverage of Crusader Football on 95.9 KWHK

Wednesday, June 18

BUHLER, Kan. - It may be summertime, but Ad Astra Radio is getting ready for coverage of High School Football. This begins a daily series of releasing our broadcast schedule for Friday Night Football, starting with our full-time schools then transitioning to our Area Games... Read More.

Pittsburg State University Releases Honor Roll for Spring 2025

Wednesday, June 18

Pittsburg State University has released the honor roll for the 2025 Spring semester. To qualify for Dean’s Scholastic Honors, a student must complete at least 12 semester hours, receive a grade point average of 3.6000 for all credit course work that semester, and have... Read More.

Kelly Administration Requests Major Presidential Disaster Declaration for May 18-19 Severe Weather

Kelly Administration Requests Major Presidential Disaster Declaration for May 18-19 Severe Weather

Kansas Attorney General Warns Recent Storm Damage Could Attract Illegal Contractors

Two Kansas Natives and Former Barton Cougars Honored as NJCAA Coaches Legacy Award Recipients

Counsell Becomes First Kansas Player to Ever Win Rawlings Gold Glove Award

Reno County Roads Closed Due to High Water, Bridge Replacement and Other Repairs

Two McPherson Girls Soccer Players to Play in All-Star Game

Commentary – Rusty Hilst didn’t crave the spotlight, but we need to put him in the spotlight forever

Blue Dragon Men’s Golf’s Box Named Finalist for Gary Player Award

Local Athletes Prepare for Kansas Shrine Bowl Festivities

CANCELED – Statewide Purple Alert for Missing Yates Center Woman

Schedule Set for Coverage of Crusader Football on 95.9 KWHK

Pittsburg State University Releases Honor Roll for Spring 2025

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