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Kansas Women Battle for 79-70 Victory Over Troy in WBIT Opener

Friday, March 20

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Led by 31 points from junior S'Mya Nichols and 21 points by freshman Jaliya Davis, Kansas battled to a 79-70 win over Troy on Thursday night in the first round of the WBIT at Allen... Read More.

K-State Women Open WBIT with Win

Friday, March 20

MANHATTAN, Kansas – K-State fended off a pesky Georgia Tech squad on Thursday night, 69-65, in the first round of the 2026 Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament (WBIT) at Bramlage Coliseum. BOX SCORE K-State (19-17) was paced by junior forward Nastja Claessens with15 points, on 6-of-8... Read More.

McPherson to Proclaim Friday, May 1 as “Law Day” to Commemorate Rule of Law in America

Friday, March 20

On May 1, 2026, McPherson, Kansas, will commemorate the rule of law in America as part of its celebration of the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding. Launched with an official proclamation by Mayor James Loving at the April 7 City Commission meeting, a... Read More.

Andale/Garden Plain Baseball Goes 1-1 in Air Capital Classic

Friday, March 20

AUGUSTA, Kan. — The Andale/Garden Plain baseball team opened its season on Thursday in the Air Capital Classic, facing Augusta and Cheney. Andale/Garden Plain dropped the season opener to Augusta, 10-5, and then bounced back with a 12-7 victory over Cheney. Against Augusta, the Orioles jumped... Read More.

KDHE Issues Air Quality Health Advisory Due to Prescribed Burns

Friday, March 20

Conditions will continue to be ideal for burning in the Flint Hills and all surrounding areas today, March 20, through early afternoon Saturday, March 21. Today’s burning activity, combined with remnant smoke from yesterday’s activity, will lead to elevated air pollutant levels throughout central... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Banning Cell Phone Use During School Day

Friday, March 20

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly has signed Senate Substitute for Substitute for House Bill 2299 (Sub for HB 2299), banning the use of cell phones and personal electronic devices during the school day. Governor Kelly signed the bill on Thursday alongside... Read More.

MCCF Brings Youth Philanthropy Program to Moundridge Students

Thursday, March 19

Last week, the McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) traveled to Moundridge Middle School to bring its youth philanthropy program to local fourth-grade students. The Voices in Philanthropy (VIP) program began in 2023 as a way to help young community members understand the importance of... Read More.

Fire Up the Grill: Boost Your Grilling Game this Spring

Thursday, March 19

Get ready to turn up the heat this April! The Frontier Extension District will be hosting a hands-on grilling workshop on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at the Princeton Community Building (1449 US-59) in Princeton, KS, that is designed to... Read More.

Women in Agriculture Presentation Scheduled for April 15

Thursday, March 19

OTTAWA, Kan. — Women involved in any facet of agriculture are encouraged to attend a one-day “Women in Agriculture” conference from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, at the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium, 301 S. Hickory St., Ottawa. Doors will open at... Read More.

Friends of Maxwell Presented Attraction Development Grant Wednesday

Thursday, March 19

The Friends of Maxwell Wildlife Refuge was formally presented a $16,414 Attraction Development Grant from Kansas Tourism Wednesday to support facility upgrades aimed at enhancing visitor experiences and expanding educational programming. According to a celebratory post on Facebook, the grant funds will be used for... Read More.

Seventh-inning surge lifts Barton before Cougars slug way past Seward in twinbill sweep

Thursday, March 19

The Barton Community College softball team rode two very different waves Wednesday afternoon in Liberal at French Family Field, storming back for a dramatic 7-5 victory in the opener before unleashing an offensive barrage in a 14-8 win at Seward County to complete the... Read More.

Warriors take on Bethel in conference opener

Thursday, March 19

STERLING, Kan. – Sterling College Tennis faced Bethel College in their conference opener on Tuesday, March 18 losing 7-0 to the No. 19 ranked team. The day started with Bethel claiming the doubles point with a 3-0 sweep. Fernando Vargas and Kazuki Fukushima teamed up to... Read More.