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Seeding, bracket announced for 60th annual McPherson Invitational

Wednesday, January 10

McPHERSON, Kan - With the 60th annual McPherson Invitational just one week away, the seeding and full bracket have been released. With a 6-0 record, the Bullpups retain the No. 1 seed in the tournament, and will begin the tournament hosting Wichita-Bishop Carrol Thurs. Jan. 18... Read More.

Red Cross: Emergency Blood Shortage May Delay Medical Procedures

Wednesday, January 10

Donors urged to give now as nation faces lowest number of blood donors in decades Donors have the chance to help save lives, win trip to Super Bowl LVIII By the American Red Cross KANSAS — The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as... Read More.

Big Second Half Surge Carries K-State to 81-67 win at West Virginia

Wednesday, January 10

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (KStateSports.com) – Junior guard Cam Carter scored 15 of his game-high 23 points after halftime to help Kansas State surge to a big second half performance in an 81-67 win over West Virginia on Tuesday night before 10,063... Read More.

Kansas Fish Consumption Advisories for 2024

Tuesday, January 9

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (collectively, “Kansas”) is issuing fish consumption advisories for 2024. The following advisories identify types of fish, or other aquatic... Read More.

K-State to Host 6th Annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day Event

Tuesday, January 9

MANHATTAN, Kansas (KStateSports.com) – Kansas State Athletics will host a pregame clinic from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., on Saturday, February 10, in the Ice Basketball Training Facility and the Shamrock Practice Facility in conjunction with the women's basketball game against Oklahoma State to... Read More.

Kansas Football Ranked No. 23 in Final AP Poll

Tuesday, January 9

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Following its first nine-win season since 2007 and first bowl victory since 2008, the Kansas Jayhawks finished the season ranked No. 23 in the final Associated Press Poll, released on Monday night. The No. 23 ranking is Kansas’ first time being ranked... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Hosts McPherson Chamber Connection on 75th Anniversary of KNEX-KMCP

Monday, January 8

Story by the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — Chamber members crowded into the Ad Astra Radio station on a cold January 4, 2024, to celebrate it being 75 years to the day since KNEX 1540, now known as KMCP, took to the... Read More.

Preview // K-State Begins 2-Game Road Swing at WVU Tuesday

Monday, January 8

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - Complete Release Available Here 2023-24 Record Book Available Here 2023-24 TV/Radio Speed Chart Available Here GAME 15 KANSAS STATE (11-3, 1-0 Big 12) at WEST VIRGINIA (5-9, 0-1 Big 12) Tuesday, January 8, 2024 >> 6:02 p.m. CT >> WVU Coliseum... Read More.

K-State’s Lee Named co-Big 12 Player of the Week

Monday, January 8

MANHATTAN, Kansas (KStateSports.com) – For the seventh time in her career and third time this season, K-State center Ayoka Lee has been named the Big 12 Conference co-Player of the Week. Lee shared this week's honor with Texas' Madison... Read More.

Dickinson Sweeps Big 12 Weekly Awards

Monday, January 8

IRVING, Texas (KUAthletics.com) – For the second time this season, Kansas center Hunter Dickinson swept both the Big 12 Men’s Basketball Player and Newcomer of the Week honors after leading the Jayhawks to an 83-81 victory against TCU in the conference opener on... Read More.

McPherson College Receives $2 Million Mabee Foundation Matching Grant

Monday, January 8

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College received a $2 million grant from the J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation. The grant will be directed toward the construction of the new Campus Commons. The Mabee Foundation grant comes following last year’s completion of the Building... Read More.

End of First Half Surge Leads Warrior Men to Victory

Monday, January 8

STERLING, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) – To start the new year off right, the Warriors looked to secure a win against the Valor from Evangel University. Sterling fought hard to obtain a lead late in the first half, then maintained their lead throughout the second half... Read More.