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4A Regional Track & Field: Chanute Boys Take 1st at Louisburg

Friday, May 23

Chanute High School competed at the KSHSAA 4A Regional Track & Field Meet in Louisburg on Thursday. The Blue Comets claimed the team title on both the boys side and finished third in the girls standings. They will send numerous athletes to the KSHSAA... Read More.

4A Regional Track & Field: Andale Takes Both Team Titles at Home

Friday, May 23

Andale High School hosted one of four KSHSAA 4A Regional Track & Field Meet on Thursday. The Indians had a great showing, taking first place in the team standings and qualifying multiple athletes for the KSHSAA State Track & Field Championships on May 30... Read More.

FUEL’s Annual Casino Night Returns: A High-Stakes Evening of Fun, Food, and Fundraising

Thursday, May 22

GREAT BEND, Kan. — FUEL Barton County, along with the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, are thrilled to invite the community to an exciting night of entertainment and networking at the annual FUEL Casino Night, taking place on Friday, June 13, 2025, doors open... Read More.

NextEra Energy Resources Grants $50,000 STEM Classroom Makeover to USD 444 Little River-Windom

Thursday, May 22

LITTLE RIVER, Kan., May 20, 2025 — NextEra Energy Resources, one of America’s largest energy infrastructure developers, has awarded a $50,000 Classroom Makeover Grant to Kansas Unified School District 444 Little River-Windom through its charitable arm, the NextEra Energy Foundation. This grant underscores NextEra... Read More.

Utility Work Beginning on Kiowa Road

Thursday, May 22

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend shared today that utility work is starting on Kiowa Road and is expected to take approximately two weeks with minimal impact expected on traffic. A short section of the northbound lane will be closed for... Read More.

The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce Presents May Small Business Award to Sugar Creek Boutique

Thursday, May 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Sugar Creek Boutique’s story began where cattle and creativity met — at livestock shows with Shelby’s family. Noticing a lack of retail options for women at these events, Shelby saw an opportunity. What started as a small rack of clothing at... Read More.

Houston Stifles K-State Baseball in Opening Round of Big 12 Tournament

Thursday, May 22

ARLINGTON, Tex. (KStateSports.com) - Three Houston relievers combined for eight scoreless innings Wednesday night, as the 11th-seeded Cougars defeated No. 6 seed K-State, 9-2, ending the Wildcats run at the 2025 Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship at Globe Life Field. BOX SCORE Houston, which earned... Read More.

Sterling College Softball’s Season Comes to a Close in the Semi-Finals of the NCCAA World Series

Thursday, May 22

STERLING, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) - Sterling College softball's team season came to a close in the NCCAA World Series on Wednesday, May 21 with a loss to Mid-America Christian University in the semi-final game. The Lady Warrior's first loss in the World Series came against... Read More.

Red Devil Softball Standouts Earn All-Conference Honors

Thursday, May 22

By Jimmy Potts IOLA, Kan. (AllenRedDevils.com) - Four Allen Community College softball standouts, Camrynn Yardley, Ella McCammon, Kaylee Spreer and Bailey Campbell, received All-Jayhawk Conference honors this season. Allen Red Devils are already receiving postseason honors as four players made the All-Jayhawk Conference Team. Sophomore infielder Bailee... Read More.

Governor Kelly Shares Statement Regarding Death of Two Israeli Embassy Staff

Thursday, May 22

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly shared in a press release this morning that she joins in mourning the loss of Kansan Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, two Israeli Embassy staff who were killed last night outside of the Captial Jewish Museum in Washington,... Read More.

Bullpup Boys Tennis Closes Season at State, Places 6th

Thursday, May 22

WINFIELD, Kan. - McPherson High School Boys Tennis closed off a hard-fought season in the State Tournament Saturday, May 17 in Winfield. The team placed 6th out of a stacked crowd of teams in 4A. After winning the Regional Championship, the team headed to Winfield for... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff for Memorial Day

Thursday, May 22

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, on Thursday, directed flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff from sunup until noon on Monday, May 26, 2025, in recognition of Memorial Day. “Each Memorial Day, we come... Read More.