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Sophomore-Senior Duo Qualify for State Meet

By Emmie Boese USD 311 Communications Director/BOE Clerk/Pretty Prairie High School Secretary   PRETTY PRAIRIE, Kan. — Senior Claire Miller and Sophomore Amity White qualified for the girls KSHSAA class 1A state cross country meet.  The Pretty Prairie High School duo placed in the top 15 individually at... Read More.

10th Annual Midian Shrine Fez-tival of Trees

By the Midian Shrine   WICHITA, Kan. — The 10th Annual Midian Shrine Fez-tival of Trees is a fantastic event to kick off the holiday season! Here's a quick rundown of what you can expect: Dates: November 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, & December 1.  Highlights:  ... Read More.

Barton County Approves $30K Equipment Purchase from Bauer Computers

By Lucky Kidd   BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners Tuesday approved purchase of just over $30,000 in computer equipment from Bauer Computers for various departments. Information Technology Director Dereck Hollingshead said the County has a plan to annually replace a certain number of computers.... Read More.

Walkaway from Larned State Hospital SPTP Enters Guilty Plea

By Lucky Kidd   LARNED Kan. — A man who walked away from Larned State Hospital's Sexual Predator Treatment Program June 23, 2023, entered a guilty plea Monday to aggravated escape from custody. The plea by Gary Leslie Furthmyer, 73, came one day before a jury... Read More.

USD 418 Begins Discussion on New Vision Initiative

By Lucky Kidd   McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education has started the process of developing a new vision statement for the school district, as the lifespan of the Vision 2025 initiative is coming to a close. The Board, along with district... Read More.

McPherson High School’s Fall Sports Prepare for 2024 Postseason

McPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson High School Bullpups' fall sports teams have officially wrapped up their regular seasons, with multiple sports qualifying for the postseason. The lone exception to the previous statement is for the Girls Golf team, who already played in the State Championship meet... Read More.

Bullpup Football Falls to Buhler 28-21, Finishes Regular Season 4-4

BUHLER, Kan. - The McPherson High School Football team wrapped up their regular season against rival Buhler Friday, Oct. 25 on the road, falling 28-21 despite a come-from-behind effort. Buhler had one of the best starts they could have asked for, intercepting Carter Allen's first throw... Read More.