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Moundridge Kindergarten Teacher Anita Beasley Named April Classroom Hero Award Recipient

Friday, April 24

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — Kindergarten teacher Anita Beasley has brought warmth, positivity and a steady commitment to the students, families and colleagues of Moundridge Elementary School for nearly 30 years. Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Mrs. Beasley as this month’s recipient of the Classroom... Read More.

McCSEC Names New Executive Director

Friday, April 24

The McPherson County Special Education Cooperative (McCSEC) announced Friday afternoon the selection of Katherine Herrman as its next Executive Director. Ms. Herrman will assume the role in July. She currently serves as Director of the Rice County Special Services Cooperative in Lyons. Ms. Herrman... Read More.

Uniontown Boil Water Advisory lifted

Friday, April 24

The last of the boil water advisories stemming from a water line break April 18th in Fort Scott has been lifted by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The city of Uniontown's boil advisory was lifted Friday afternoon after lab testing confirmed... Read More.

Concrete Work in Belpre to Prompt Detour Starting the Week of May 4th

Friday, April 24

BELPRE, Kan. - A Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) project to replace the concrete pavement on K-19 in Belpre in Edwards County will start the week of May 4, conditions permitting. The work will require the closure of K-19 in Belpre. Motorists should follow the... Read More.

Cougars Split at No. 5 Cloud County; Horsman Sets Single-Season Home Run Record

Friday, April 24

The Barton Community College baseball team split Thursday's doubleheader at Lee Doyen Field, rallying for a 17-15 extra-inning victory in the opener before falling 9-8 in a seven-inning nightcap to No. 5 Cloud County Community College. The Cougars rally defined the opener, erasing a nine-run... Read More.

No. 4 Barton Men’s Tennis Places Fourth in Loaded, Nationally Ranked Region 6 Championships

Friday, April 24

The No. 4 ranked Barton Community College men's tennis team concluded its postseason run with a fourth-place finish at the Region 6 Championships held in Pratt. The Cougars finished with 4 team points, trailing champion and No. 2 ranked Pratt (12.5 points), No. 5 Cowley... Read More.

No. 9 Barton Women’s Tennis Ties for Second at Region 6 Championships

Friday, April 24

The No. 9 ranked Barton Community College women's tennis team delivered a balanced postseason performance, finishing tied for second place at the two-day Region 6 Championships held in Pratt. The Cougars compiled 7 team points, three of its losses coming to eventual champions, to share... Read More.

Broehl Steps Down as Head Softball Coach

Friday, April 24

Sterling College Vice President for Athletics Justin Morris announced today that head softball coach Kiera Broehl has stepped down from her position due to personal reasons. "We are grateful for Coach K and the dedication and commitment she brought to our program this past year,"... Read More.

GeoWoodstock XXII Coming to Hutchinson this May

Friday, April 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The world’s largest annual geocaching event and conference, GeoWoodstock XXII, is set to take place in Hutchinson, Kansas, from May 20–24, 2026, at the Kansas State Fairgrounds. This internationally recognized event will bring together thousands of geocachers from around the globe for... Read More.

McClanahan Sets New School Record at Alex Francis Classic

Friday, April 24

HAYS, Kan. – Sterling College Track and Field competed at the 2026 Fort Hays State University Alex Francis Classic on Thursday, April 23. Only 13 Warriors competed in the meet with Aliya McClanahan posting a standout performance in the discus, setting a new school... Read More.

Sterling’s Season Ends in Quarterfinals f KCAC Championship

Friday, April 24

LINDSBORG, Kan. – No. 8 seeded Sterling took on the No. 1 seed Bethel in the quarterfinal round of the KCAC Tournament Championship on Thursday, April 23 for what proved to be the Warrior's final match of the season. Despite the odds and the... Read More.

Larks Drop Two to Coyotes

Friday, April 24

SALINA, Kan. — The Hesston College softball team dropped a pair of games to Kansas Wesleyan University on Wednesday (April 22). The Larks will wrap up their season on Saturday (April 25) as they play a road doubleheader against McPherson College starting at 1 p.m. Game 1... Read More.