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Swede Football Alumni Spring Game Set For April 18th

Monday, April 13

Lindsborg, Kan. – Coach Mike Grossner and the Bethany College Football program have announced that the third annual Alumni Football Spring Game will be held on Saturday, April 18 beginning at 10:00 AM. The Swedes made a change this year that will appeal to plenty; the... Read More.

McPherson Teacher Receives VFW’s Top Award

Monday, April 13

Gipson will receive $1,000 for professional development and $1,000 for her school KANSAS CITY, Mo. (April 13, 2026) — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is pleased to announce Tammy M. Gipson, a middle school science, social studies and religion teacher at St. Joseph Catholic... Read More.

60th Annual FHSU NIRA Rodeo returns to Hays with free admission for all

Monday, April 13

HAYS, Kan. — The Fort Hays State University Rodeo Club and Team are proud to host the 60th Annual NIRA Rodeo, taking place April 16–18, at the Ellis County Fairgrounds. In celebration of this milestone year, admission to the event is free of charge. Community... Read More.

Reno County EMS Celebrates Grand Opening of Two New Stations with Community Events

Monday, April 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Reno County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is excited to announce the grand opening of two newly constructed EMS stations, further enhancing its ability to provide emergency medical care throughout Reno County. To celebrate this milestone, Reno County EMS will host two special... Read More.

McPherson Boys Track Breaks Two Pratt Invite Records to Place 2nd; Girls Place 5th

Monday, April 13

PRATT, Kan. - McPherson High School Track & Field participated in the Pratt Varsity Invitational on Friday, April 10. The Boys team placed 2nd in the meet, thanks to setting two new meet records and winning three events. The Girls team won two events to... Read More.

Bullpup Boys Tennis Wins Lyons Quad, Places 2nd in Andover Invite

Monday, April 13

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson High School Boys Tennis had a strong week with a win at the Lyons Quad on Tuesday, April 7, and finishing as runners-up at the Andover Invitational. Three of the five entrants in the Lyons quad won their respective brackets. Parker... Read More.

Andale Track and Field Off to Strong Start, Golf Team Finishes Third at Collegiate Invitational

Monday, April 13

Spring sports are fully underway in Andale. TRACK AND FIELD The Andale track and field teams are off to a strong start this spring and swept the Maize South Invitational team championships on Thursday. Andale opened the season winning the Wichita Southeast Invitational on March 26, and... Read More.

McPherson County Receives Draft Report on Moundridge Area TEAP Study

Monday, April 13

McPherson County Public Works has received a draft report on a TEAP study by the Kansas Department of Transportation on two intersections near Moundridge including Arrowhead Road and Old 81 Highway just west of Moundridge where there was a double-fatality accident last summer. ... Read More.

Entrepreneurship Connections to Feature Anna Crable

Monday, April 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - April 13, 2026 – StartUp Hutch will host Entrepreneurship Connections, a free networking event designed to foster discussion and meaningful connections among local entrepreneurs, on Tuesday, April 28, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Sandhills Brewing, located at 111 W. 2nd... Read More.

Little River Boys, Moundridge Girls Take Team Titles at Lyons Wheaton Relays

Monday, April 13

The Little River boys and Moundridge girls captured the team titles at the Lyons Wheaton Relays track meet Friday. The Little River boys edged the Moundridge boys 127-124.5 for the boys team title. Lyons placed third with 83, followed by Larned 77, Russell 44, Central... Read More.

No. 23 Kansas Walks Off Baylor, 5-4, on Saturday

Sunday, April 12

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Junior September Flanagan hit a single down the right field line scoring junior Kadence Stafford in the bottom of the seventh inning to give No. 23 Kansas a 5-4 win against Baylor Saturday afternoon at... Read More.

Jayhawks Sweep Series Over No. 12 UCF With 2 Wins Saturday

Sunday, April 12

LAWRENCE, Kan. – The Kansas Jayhawks ran their season-best winning streak to 10 straight games after claiming both ends of a doubleheader against No. 12 UCF on Saturday at Hoglund Ballpark.Kansas, now 26-10 (12-3 Big 12) on the year, won the first game 6-3 to claim... Read More.