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144th Messiah Festival of the Arts in April

Thursday, April 10

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Celebrate the 144th Messiah Festival of the Arts with the Bethany Oratorio Society, Bethany College, and Lindsborg this Easter season. Since its founding in 1882, the Bethany Oratorio Society has performed Handel’s Messiah every year. This year marks the 144th... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Over $8.1M for Rural Road Safety Improvements

Thursday, April 10

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday 11 rural roadway projects will receive a total of $8.1 million in federal funds through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s High Risk Rural Roads (HRRR) Program. “Made possible through the IKE Transportation Program, these projects address much... Read More.

Three Arrested in Hoisington Drug Bust Wednesday

Thursday, April 10

HOISINGTON, Kan. — Three people are in custody after Barton County Sheriff's Deputies executed search warrants late Wednesday afternoon at two locations in Hoisington connected with a drug investigation that's been in progress for several weeks. During execution of a warrant in the 300 block... Read More.

Barton’s Moss and Kindell Earn Men’s Basketball Program’s 19th NJCAA All-America Award

Thursday, April 10

GREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - Brent Moss and Keandre Kindell have been named to the Division I All-America selection teams released today by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). The announcement marks the second consecutive year the Cougars have been selected for the national distinction, Moss... Read More.

Barton’s Onugha Named to NJCAA All-America List, Third Lady Cougar in Five years Landing National Distinction

Thursday, April 10

GREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - Vivian Onugha of the Barton Community College women's basketball team has been named as a 3rd Team Division I All-America recipient announced today by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Onugha becomes the tenth in program history and third in... Read More.

Hutch CC’s Hailey Jackson Named First-Team NJCAA All-American

Thursday, April 10

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information CLICK FOR COMPLETE 2025 NJCAAA DIVISION I ALL-AMERICA TEAM HUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - Hailey Jackson earned more postseason accolades on Wednesday as the NJCAA named the Hutchinson Community College women's basketball sophomore forward as a first-team All-American. Jackson, a 5-foot-11 sophomore from... Read More.

NCCC Women’s Basketball’s Jiyani Thompson – NJCAA Division II Honorable Mention All-American

Thursday, April 10

CHANUTE, Kan. (GoNeosho.com) - Neosho County's standout guard, Jiyani Thompson, has been named an NJCAA Division II Women's Basketball Honorable Mention All-American! Thompson capped off a stellar season as the third-leading scorer in the KJCCC, averaging 15.1 points and 2.4 rebounds per game. A First-Team All-KJCCC selection, she was a major... Read More.

Canton-Galva Sports Roundup: Baseball, Softball, Track & Field, and Boys Golf Start Off Busy April Schedule

Thursday, April 10

CANTON, Kan. - The Canton-Galva High School Eagles had a busy week to start off April of 2025 in baseball, softball, boys golf, and track & field. BASEBALL Canton-Galva/Elyria Christian Eagles Baseball has face tough opponents to start off the season. After being swept by Hillsboro and... Read More.

Schmidt Helps House Pass Bill to Limit Judicial Overreach

Thursday, April 10

WASHINGTON, DC (April 9, 2025) — Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) released the following statement after the House today passed the No Rogue Rulings Act (NORRA), which he cosponsored. This week, Congressman Schmidt spoke on the House floor in support of NORRA. “Nationwide injunctions are designed... Read More.

Senate Passes Amendment to Prohibit VA Senior Executives from Using PACT Act Funds for Self-Enrichment

Thursday, April 10

Legislation responds to 2023 report on improper payments to VA executives WASHINTON D.C. — This week, the U.S. Senate passed an amendment introduced by U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs – that included language to prohibit PACT... Read More.

Rep. Mann Votes to Deliver President Trump’s Agenda

Thursday, April 10

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted to advance H. Con. Res. 14, which sets revenue and spending targets for fiscal years 2026 through 2036 and instructs committees in the U.S. House of Representatives to draft legislation to meet those... Read More.

Hispanic College Institue at Fort Hays State University Returns for Summer 2025

Thursday, April 10

HAYS, Kan. — The Hispanic College Institute, a free, four-day three-night residential program, is returning to Fort Hays State University June 4-7. The program is open to the current class of 2026 and 2027 high school students with a 2.5 GPA or above and provides... Read More.