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Final USD 418 Superintendent Candidate Named

Friday, April 24

Bill Biermann is the final candidate for McPherson USD 418 Superintendent of Schools. Biermann will be taking part in a meet and greet this afternoon from 4-5 PM at the Central Office prior to his interview with the Board of Education this evening. Biermann... Read More.

Andale/Garden Plain Baseball Splits with Clearwater

Friday, April 24

ANDALE, Kan. — The Andale/Garden Plain baseball team was able to get its doubleheader against Clearwater in before inclement weather on Thursday. Andale/Garden Plain took the opener in five innings, 14-4, while Clearwater took the second game, 8-7. Game 1: Andale/Garden Plain 14, Clearwater 4 /... Read More.

Andale/Garden Plain Softball Splits with Clearwater

Friday, April 24

ANDALE, Kan. — The Andale/Garden Plain softball team split a huge doubleheader with Clearwater on Thursday, with implications in the 4A west standings and both teams unbeaten in AVCTL-IV play. Clearwater took game one, 3-0, while Andale/Garden Plain salvaged a split with a 10-8 win... Read More.

Two Men Injured in Thursday Afternoon Plane Crash North of Chanute

Thursday, April 23

Two men were injured just before 5 PM Thursday when their plane crashed north of Chanute. The Kansas Highway Patrol said the plane lost engine function southwest of Chanute and tried to land at Martin Johnson Airport. Due to cloud cover they missed... Read More.

KSHSAA Board of Directors Approves Girls Flag Football as Sanctioned Sport

Thursday, April 23

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas State High School Activities Association Board of Directors voted Thursday to add girls flag football as an official KSHSAA-sanctioned activity, starting in the 2026-27 school year. Kansas is now the 18th state to sanction the sport, which will be... Read More.

KDHE Lifts Boil Advisory for Bourbon County RWD 2C, Continues for Uniontown

Thursday, April 23

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has lifted the Boil Water Advisory for customers of Bourbon County Rural Water District 2C, however the advisory is continuing for now for the City of Uniontown, which gets water from the District. The advisory was... Read More.

ACC Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week

Thursday, April 23

IOLA, Kan. — In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week, April 26–May 2, Allen Community College will host “Drive Your Future: Career Exploration Day” on Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will take place in the college gym and... Read More.

Governor Approves Extradition of Suspect Related to Alleged Sexual Assault at Larned State Hospital

Thursday, April 23

LARNED, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly has approved the Pawnee County Attorney’s Office Application for Requisition from the State of California of Kayode Agbolade Ogunba, a 61 year old Nigerian National. Ogunba was charged on February 20, 2026, in the Pawnee County District Court with... Read More.

CHC/SEK Names Infectious Disease Program Director

Thursday, April 23

PITTSBURG, Kan.—The Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) is pleased to announce the promotion of Taylor Panczer to Infectious Disease Program Director. Panczer holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Public Health with... Read More.

Warriors Finish Fourth at KCAC Championship

Thursday, April 23

GARDEN CITY, Kan. — Sterling College golf finished out the season with a fourth-place finish as a team at the 2026 KCAC Men's Golf Championship on Monday-Wednesday, April 20-22. The Warriors competed in four rounds of golf over the three day tournament hosted at... Read More.

Topping Walk-Off Sets Stage For Blue Dragon Sweep

Thursday, April 23

Hutchinson CC Sports Information Hadley Topping ripped a walk-off single on Wednesday at Fun Valley to defeat Garden City in Game 1 of a Jayhawk Conference doubleheader. That comeback win put the Blue Dragons in complete control of their path to a 2026 KJCCC title. The... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber Celebrates Cleaning By Jess With Ribbon Cutting For Anniversary, Expansion

Thursday, April 23

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 16, in honor of Cleaning By Jess and owner Jessica Lysinger, celebrating multiple business milestones including the company’s one-year anniversary, office relocation, and service expansion. Cleaning By Jess,... Read More.