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Patrick Mahomes is Voted the NFL’s Top Quarterback by AP Writers

Monday, July 14

By Rob Maaddi KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Patrick Mahomes still stands on top among NFL quarterbacks. The three-time Super Bowl MVP was voted the NFL’s No. 1 quarterback by The Associated Press in a preseason survey. This time, he had more competition for the top spot after... Read More.

Andy Reid is Voted the NFL’s Top Head Coach by AP Writers

Monday, July 14

By Rob Maaddi KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Andy Reid remains the standard for NFL coaches. Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs fell short in their quest to become the first team to three-peat in the Super Bowl era and were dominated by the Philadelphia Eagles for... Read More.

City of Garnett Announces Road Closure beginning Tuesday for Tree Removal

Monday, July 14

GARNETT, Kan. — The City of Garnett announced that 7th Avenue between Elm Street and Vine Street will be closed to through traffic beginning Tuesday, July 15, at 8 a.m. for tree removal. Alternate routes will need to be used until the road reopens, which... Read More.

KC Iola Hormigas Head to All-Star Break on Hot Streak

Monday, July 14

IOLA, Kan. - After struggling for most of the season, the KC Iola Hormigas went to the all-star break with a four-game win streak. Following a 10-9 victory over the Trinidad Triggers in Iola Tues., July 8, the Hormigas had a lengthy road trip in New... Read More.

Resurfacing on U.S. 59 to begin in Allen County Later this Month

Monday, July 14

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — A Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) resurfacing project on U.S. 59 in Allen County is scheduled to begin the week of July 21. The project will resurface U.S. 59 with ultrathin bonded asphalt for just over 21 miles from the Neosho/Allen... Read More.

Rice County Community Foundation Announces 2025 Community Fund Grant Cycle

Monday, July 14

LYONS, Kan. — The Rice County Community Foundation (RCCF) is pleased to announce that the 2025 Community Fund Grant cycle will officially open on August 4 and will remain open through September 10, 2025. The Community Fund Grants are designed to support impactful projects and... Read More.

Umphres’ Long Ball Walks Off Cannons 3-2, Bat Cats Begin Race for 2nd

Monday, July 14

GREAT BEND, Kan. - The Great Bend Bat Cats defeated the Kansas Cannons 3-2 at home Sunday, July 13, thanks to a walk-off two-run home run by recent Great Bend High School graduate Carson Umphres. The two teams were scheduled to play a doubleheader Saturday, but... Read More.

Nick Loftin Hits Second Game-Winner in Less Than a Week, Royals Beat Mets 3-2 to Avoid 3-Game Sweep

Monday, July 14

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Nick Loftin delivered his second game-winning hit in less than a week, driving in Tyler Tolbert from second base with a single in the ninth inning to give the Kansas City Royals a 3-2 win over the New York Mets... Read More.

Kansas Sends Swift-Water Rescue Team to Texas

Saturday, July 12

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced on Saturday Kansas deployed Kansas Task Force 1, consisting of two Type 3 swift-water search and rescue teams, through the Office of the State Fire Marshal, to assist the State of Texas in areas impacted by flooding... Read More.

Monarchs win 11th straight, clinch Jayhawk Collegiate League championship

Saturday, July 12

For the fourth time in their history, the Hutchinson Monarchs have won a league championship. On Saturday at Hobart-Detter Field, the Monarchs defeated the Kingman Islanders 8-2, securing their 11th consecutive win and clinching the Jayhawk Collegiate League title. The Monarchs also won league championships in... Read More.

Monarchs blast 18 hits in Friday win, will look to clinch outright league title today

Saturday, July 12

The Hutchinson Monarchs clinched at least a share of the Jayhawk Collegiate League title on Saturday, as they won their 10th game in a row by beating the Kingman Islanders 17-4 on Friday in Kingman. The Monarchs will look to win the outright league championship... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners to Address Budget, Police Promotions, and Infrastructure Improvements at July 15 Meeting

Friday, July 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday will take action on a resolution to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for the 2026 budget. As of now the maximum mill levy for the city would be set at 53.238 mills, which would be just under 1.2... Read More.