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Former Cougar Taaj Ridley Contributes to Boston Celtics’ 2024 NBA Title

Friday, June 21

-- BARTON CC ATHLETICS RELEASE -- Former Cougar Taaj Ridley became part of NBA history this past Monday helping the Boston Celtics to the 2024 NBA title defeating the Dallas Mavericks 4-1 in the best-of-seven championship series. Originally from Bronx, New York, Ridley spent the 2008-09... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs Bill Providing Tax Cuts for All Kansans

Friday, June 21

Gov. Kelly Also Signs Legislation Approving Economic Development Tool to Attract Professional Sports Teams to the State By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that she has signed Senate Bill 1, bipartisan legislation that will provide tax... Read More.

Enjoy Art, Live Music and Pie at the SVAFC 8th Annual Pie & Ice Cream Social July 12th

Thursday, June 20

By Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center LINDSBORG, Kan. — On Friday, July 12, at 8 p.m., Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center will host the annual Pie and Ice Cream Social and pie judging contest on the lawn of the Red Barn Studio Museum,... Read More.

“Fiber Arts of the Smoky Valley” Exhibition to Run July 5 through July 30

Thursday, June 20

By the Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center LINDSBORG, Kan. — Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center will host an exhibition titled “Fiber Arts of the Smoky Valley” beginning July 5 and continuing through July 30. The exhibition showcases the rich tradition of fiber arts... Read More.

K-19 Resurfacing to Start in Pawnee, Stafford Counties

Thursday, June 20

By the Kansas Department of Transportation PAWNEE/STAFFORD COUNTY, Kan. — Resurfacing will begin soon on combined K-19 projects in Pawnee and Stafford counties. The Pawnee County portion of the Kansas Department of Transportation projects involves a milling and hot-mix-asphalt overlay on K-19 from the K-19 Spur... Read More.

Sports in Kansas Releases 2024 Baseball All-State Teams

Thursday, June 20

Sports In Kansas released their 2024 All-State Baseball teams, voted upon by members of the media. Below are the full lists: Top 9 All-Classes Eli Lovich, Blue Valley West, Sr. (6A) OF Grady Westphal, Blue Valley, Jr. (6A) P Keaton Neal, Spring Hill, Soph. (5A) IF/P Cole Pladson, Clay... Read More.

Megan Barfield of Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Graduates from Institutes for Organization Management

Thursday, June 20

A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce By the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organization Management WASHINGTON, D.C. — Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Megan Barfield,... Read More.

Shockers Complete Men’s Basketball Roster with Croatian Big Man

Thursday, June 20

-- WICHITA STATE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) -The final piece to the 2024-25 roster is in place with the signing of Matej Bošnjak (Pronounced MAH-Tay BOSH-Niak) out of Croatia, it was announced by Wichita State head men's basketball coach Paul Mills Thursday morning. Bošnjak is a 6-foot-9,... Read More.

KDADS Awards Kansas Prevention Collaborative-Community Initiative Grants to 10 Coalitions

Thursday, June 20

By The Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) Behavioral Health Services Commission has selected awardees to receive more than $367,000 in FY25 Kansas Prevention Collaborative-Community Initiative (KPCCI) grants. The goal of KPCCI... Read More.

Agriculture Education Students Awarded Kansas Agriculture Skills and Competencies Certificates

Thursday, June 20

By the Kansas Department of Agriculture MANHATTAN, Kan. — Twenty-five students from five schools in Kansas have been awarded the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Kansas Agriculture Skills and Competencies Certificate. High schools with students earning certificates include Buhler, Centre, Ellsworth, Fort Scott and Republic County. Students... Read More.

Neosho Men’s Basketball Hires New Assistant Coach

Wednesday, June 19

-- NEOSHO COUNTY CC ATHLETICS RELEASE -- Chanute, KS (GoNeosho.com) - Jim Shaffer joins the Neosho County Panthers with nearly 40 years of experience and over 500 wins as a head coach. Most recently, he spent two seasons at Cheyenne Central High School where... Read More.

Barton’s Bolin Named to Prestigious ABCA/NJCAA Rawlings Gold Glove Team

Wednesday, June 19

-- BARTON CC ATHLETICS RELEASE -- Barton Community College sophomore outfielder Robby Bolin capped off a tremendous 2024 season on Wednesday earning a spot on the NJCAA Division I ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove team. The Gold Glove award caps an impressive list of postseason awards for the sophomore... Read More.