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Hutchinson Central Christian Boys Season Ends in State Tournament Quarterfinals

Wednesday, March 11

The 2025-26 season came to an end for the Hutchinson Central Christian boys basketball team with a 68-44 loss to Axtell in the quarterfinal round of the Kansas Class 1A Division II state tournament Tuesday afternoon at Emporia’s White Auditorium. Axtell (26-1), the No. 1... Read More.

Andale Girls Fall to Hayden in 4A State Quarterfinal

Tuesday, March 10

EMPORIA, Kan. — A strong second half by Hayden advanced the Wildcats into the state semifinals with a 54-37 victory over Andale on Tuesday in a 4A quarterfinal at White Auditorium. Andale jumped to a 13-6 lead before Hayden cut it to 13-11 at the... Read More.

Norwich Uses Big 4th Quarter to Pull Away for Quarterfinal Win

Tuesday, March 10

WICHITA, Kan. – The Norwich boys basketball team opened play in the 1A-DI State Tournament on Tuesday afternoon at Friends University. Battling a tough Rural Vista squad, the Eagles used a 21-9 fourth quarter to finish with a 49-35 win. Norwich 49, Rural Vista 35... Read More.

Swathers Cruise Past Beavers to Advance to 3A State Semis

Tuesday, March 10

WICHITA, Kan. – The Hesston boys basketball team officially opened defense of their 2025 3A State title on Tuesday night at Friends University. The Swathers opened on a 13-2 run and went on to a 35-point win in the quarterfinal round of the the... Read More.

Lindsborg Tennis Coach Dahlsten’s Legendary Career was Filled with Impact, Inspiration

Tuesday, March 10

Always competitive but without making winning the top priority, Ron Dahlsten touched the lives of hundreds of tennis players during his legendary career as a boys’ and girls’ coach at Lindsborg, later Smoky Valley High School. Dahlsten, 87, whose teams and players were among the... Read More.

Rebuilt Roundabout South of Garnett Reopens to Traffic

Tuesday, March 10

The roundabout at the north junction of U.S. 59 and U.S. 169 south of Garnett in Anderson County has been updated and reopened to traffic on March 9, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. Work began in late May 2025 on the project that... Read More.

Working Together to Save Lives: SEKMHC Launches Enhanced Overdose Prevention Initiative

Tuesday, March 10

IOLA, Kan. (March 10, 2026) — In response to elevated overdose risks across the rural region, Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center (SEKMHC) is enhancing prevention education and expanding substance use treatment services through its six-county area. According to the 2025 Kansas Substance Use Disorder Needs... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 School Board Advances Bond Projects, Approves New Elementary School Boundaries

Tuesday, March 10

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education learned Monday night that work connected with the bond issues that voters approved last week could start as soon as this summer. Duane Cash from ICS outlined the steps going forward, including completing final design,... Read More.

Allen County Commission Discusses Recently Approved Rent Increases and Policy Changes for Airport Hangars

Tuesday, March 10

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Matters involving Allen County Airport took up a major part of Tuesday's County Commission meeting. Last week the Commission approved hangar rent increases and changes in priority policies for rental of hangars. Commissioner Jerry Daniels, who voted against the changes last... Read More.

Barnett earns all-American status, Robertson breaks school record at NAIA Championship

Tuesday, March 10

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Sterling College Indoor Track and Field had a strong showing at the NAIA Indoor Track and Field Championships on Thursday-Saturday, March 5-7. Competitors included Blake Robertson in the weight throw, Charles Jones in the long jump and triple jump and Belle... Read More.

Lady Warriors battle in challenging road matchups

Tuesday, March 10

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Sterling College women's tennis faced two difficult opponents on Friday and Saturday, March 6-7. The Lady Warriors started with a 7-0 loss to Baker on Friday, followed by a 7-0 loss to William Wood on Saturday. Against Baker, the Lady Wildcats claimed... Read More.

Maxfield represents Tabor at 2026 NAIA Indoor Track and Field Championships

Tuesday, March 10

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The National Intercollegiate Athletic Association (NAIA) Indoor Track and Field National Championships took place last week in Gainesville, Fla. Julianna Maxfield represented Tabor College as she competed in the Women's 1000m race. She topped her personal best from the KCAC Championships... Read More.