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Fire Destroys Vacant Great Bend House

Wednesday, February 19

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend and Ellinwood fire crews battled an abandoned house fire on the southeast edge of Great Bend in sub-zero wind chills early this morning. The Great Bend Fire Department was called just before 3 a.m. to the fire in the... Read More.

Moundridge High School Scholars Bowl Wins 2A State Title

Wednesday, February 19

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. - Moundridge High School's Scholars Bowl team took part in the 2A State Scholars Bowl championships Saturday, Feb. 15, winning the state title at their home school. The day went perfect for Moundridge, finishing pool play 5-0 and finishing 5-0 in the Championship Pool... Read More.

Hutchinson’s Hailey Jackson Named NJCAA Division 1 Women’s Basketball Player of the Week

Wednesday, February 19

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (KJCCC.org) - For the second time this season and nearly two months to the day of her first honor, Hutchinson Community College forward Hailey Jackson has been named NJCAA Division 1 Women’s Basketball National Player of the Week after earning national accolades... Read More.

1A Sub-State Basketball Brackets Released

Wednesday, February 19

TOPEKA, Kan. - The Kansas State High School Activities Association released the 1A D-I and D-II Sub-State basketball brackets Feb. 18 & 19. Below are the teams listed with their respective seeding, region, and schedule. Click on each Sub-State Regional location to view the full... Read More.

Buhler Sports Roundup: Girls Qualify Three for State Wrestling; Swimmers with Strong Showing at League

Wednesday, February 19

BUHLER, Kan. – Three Buhler girls earned bids to state wrestling at this past weekend’s 4A Regional in McPherson. At 135, Lillie Ledford made it to the semifinals before falling by decision to Meagan Ryan of Wamego, 8-3. Ledford then lost a 7-6 decision in... Read More.

5th Annual Barton County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Seeks Young Innovators, Mentors & Supporters

Wednesday, February 19

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development and the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce announce the return of the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC) for Barton County students in grades 7-12. This unique competition empowers middle and high school students to develop and pitch... Read More.

No. 23 Kansas Concludes Road Trip with 91-57 Loss at BYU Tuesday

Wednesday, February 19

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Despite Hunter Dickinson's 12-point, 14-rebound double-double, No. 23 Kansas fell to BYU 91-57 on Tuesday night at the Marriott Center. BOX SCORE Richie Saunders scored 22, Trevin Knell added 15 points and Mawot Mag had 13 to help the Cougars... Read More.

Hailey Jackson Named KJCCC Player of the Week

Wednesday, February 19

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Coming off a week where she posted a career scoring high and was the leading scorer in two Hutchinson Community College women's basketball victories last week, Blue Dragon sophomore forward Hailey Jackson was named the Jayhawk Conference... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Ciara Rawson, McPherson Wrestling

Wednesday, February 19

McPHERSON, Kan. — Congratulations to this week’s athlete of the week, Ciara Rawson, senior on the McPherson High School wrestling team! The week - Rawson continued her strong season by winning the Class 4A regional championship in McPherson. Rawson swept through the 235-pound division, winning... Read More.

Barton Theatre to Present Musical “Sing Sing Blues” Written by Barton Psychology Instructor

Wednesday, February 19

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Barton Community College Theatre Department will present an emotional yet uplifting musical, “Sing Sing Blues,” written by Barton Psychology Instructor Eric Smith, with multiple showings Feb. 20-23 with general admission tickets available for $10 at the door, and the... Read More.

2025 Marks the 20th Anniversary Celebration and Grand Finale of Symphony in the Flint Hills: Tickets on Sale March 1

Wednesday, February 19

COTTONWOOD FALLS, KS. — The 20th Annual Symphony in the Flint Hills Signature Event will take place on Saturday, June 14, at Evans Family Ranch in Chase County. Tickets go on sale Saturday, March 1, at 10 a.m. This milestone year marks not only the... Read More.

Buhler Girls Dominate the Post at Mulvane; Boys Secure Victory at the Free Throw Line

Tuesday, February 18

MULVANE, Kan. – The Buhler girls found repeated success around the rim in Monday night’s 57-39 road win at Mulvane. The Crusaders shot 68% from inside the three-point line and outrebounded the Wildcats, 31-18. “Getting a lead and holding the lead shows the maturity of... Read More.