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Celebrate Local Iola Businesses on 620 Day with Exclusive Deals and Free Lunch

Thursday, June 19

IOLA, Kan. — Friday is 620 Day in Iola, a day to honor and support small businesses and everything that makes the community unique. The 620 ties both to the day and the area code covering the southern part of what some would call the... Read More.

Celebrate Summer Solstice with Live Music in Humboldt

Thursday, June 19

HUMBOLDT, Kan. — Humboldt celebrates Summer Solstice Friday and Saturday with music around the downtown square. That begins at 4 p.m. with Cade Polsgrove at Octagon City Coffee Company, Thundersleet at 5 p.m. at Cozy's Grindhouse, and Harmonica DnA at Stick's Golf Lounge. On Saturday, KYNFOLK... Read More.

Bowlus Fine Arts Center to Host Kids Craft Camp

Thursday, June 19

IOLA, Kan. — The Bowlus Fine Arts Center will be hosting a Kids Craft Camp starting June 30th through July 31. The camp, led by Iola High School alumni Andi Reynolds will involve hands-on projects, new skills, and awesome crafts to take home. This is... Read More.

Tabor Bluejay Football Announces 2025 Schedule

Thursday, June 19

HILLSBORO, Kan. (TaborBluejays.com) - The 2025 Tabor College Bluejay Football schedule is set. The Bluejays are coming off a 6-5 finish a season ago, securing a second-place finish in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC)'s Bissell Division. This season marks a slight change, as... Read More.

Southeast Kansas Community Action Program to Open Homeless Housing Applications June 30

Thursday, June 19

GIRARD, Kan. — The Southeast Kansas Community Action Program will open applications for their homeless housing program Monday, June 30th at 8:30 AM. This program provides assistance for persons certified as homeless or about to become homeless by a social service agency or helping organization,... Read More.

Athletes, Coaches, Hall of Fame Teams, and More to be Honored at KBCA All-Star Game Saturday

Thursday, June 19

SALINA, Kan. - Much is in store Saturday, June 21 in Salina for the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association (KBCA) All-Star Games, held at Mabee Arena at Kansas Wesleyan University. The event features lots of recognition from the 2024-25 season as well as Girls and Boys... Read More.

Strong relief outing from Toureau lifts Monarchs past Junction City

Thursday, June 19

By Brad Hallier Cole Toureau pitched 5 2/3 innings of shutout ball in relief, and the Hutchinson Monarchs continued their strong opening to the season Wednesday, as they beat the Junction City Brigade 2-1 at Hobart-Detter Field. Three Monarchs pitchers combined to limit the Brigade to... Read More.

More Information Released on Two Teens Struck by Train South of Erie Wednesday

Thursday, June 19

ERIE, Kan. — More information has been released regarding the two juveniles struck by a train during the noon hour Wednesday south of Erie. The Kansas Highway Patrol has identified the victims as 16-year-old Arthur Pollries of Walnut and 12-year-old Kollin Showalter of Erie. Neosho... Read More.

2025 McPherson Bullpup Football Broadcast Schedule Set

Thursday, June 19

McPHERSON, Kan. - Ad Astra Radio will provide coverage of McPherson High School Football for another season on 98.9/1540 KMCP in the fall of 2025. The McPherson Bullpups finished 5-5 in the 2024 season, falling against deep playoff teams in the regular season: Great Bend (5A),... Read More.

Travis Kelce’s Decision to Return for Another Season with Chiefs Wasn’t Much of a Decision At All

Thursday, June 19

By Dave Skretta KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Travis Kelce said the decision to return for his 13th season with the Kansas City Chiefs wasn’t much of a decision at all. In fact, the four-time All-Pro tight end indicated Wednesday that No. 14 isn’t out of the... Read More.

Blue Dragon Baseball’s Maher Named ABCA NJCAA Gold Glove Winner

Thursday, June 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - Hutchinson Community College sophomore first baseman Quinn Maher was named a national Gold Glove winner on Wednesday. The American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) released its NJCAA Division I Gold Glove team for the 2025. Maher, a sophomore from Colorado Springs, Colorado was... Read More.

NCCC Awarded $145k to Support Senior Volunteer Service

Thursday, June 19

CHANUTE, Kan. — Neosho County Community College (NCCC) is pleased to announce that it has received an AmeriCorps Seniors (RSVP) grant of $145,000 from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. The grant will support the presence of RSVP volunteers and events... Read More.