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Barton Community College to Host Adult Education Classes Downtown

Monday, August 7

By Joe Vinduska Barton Community College’s Center for Adult Education will soon begin another nine-week session of classes. However, orientation days are required before starting the classes. Students must attend all orientation days in-person, which will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Sept. 11-14.... Read More.

MCCF Collecting Donations for McPherson Resource Council

Monday, August 7

McPHERSON, Kan. — With the recent heat waves, the McPherson Resource Council knows that Christmas may be the last thing on most people's minds, but they are preparing early this year. Each year several local organizations come together to collect clothing, toys, infant quilts,... Read More.

Severe Storm Rips through Central Kansas Causing Power Outages and Damage to Power Lines

Monday, August 7

By Lucky Kidd CENTRAL KANSAS — Cleanup continues from a Saturday night windstorm that brought gusts to around 80 miles an hour to parts of central Kansas. Some of the heaviest damage was reported in McPherson, where the strongest gusts were reported when a line of... Read More.

Chiefs DE Charles Omenihu Suspended 6 Games for Violating Personal Conduct Policy

Monday, August 7

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Kansa City Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu has been suspended for the first six games of the regular season for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy following an alleged domestic violence incident in January. Omenihu has participated in the entire... Read More.

Four New License Plates Coming Soon, Depicting Kansas Wildlife

Monday, August 7

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Four new Kansas license plates are coming soon. The plates will help fund conservation efforts for wildlife and fish at state parks. KSNW TV reports that the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks has posted photos of the... Read More.

Chinese Company Plans to Build Manufacturing Facility in Northeast Kansas

Monday, August 7

JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. (KCUR) — A Chinese company has unveiled plans to build a facility in northeast Kansas. The company says the new manufacturing plant will create more than 100 jobs. Cnano Technology says it will invest nearly $100 million in a new facility... Read More.

Kansas Will Need More Health Care Workers as Population Ages

Monday, August 7

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KNS) — Older Kansans are going to need more health care services as their population continues to grow. One healthcare expert recently told state lawmakers that Kansas is not prepared. A third of people over 65 are expected to need long-term... Read More.

5,000 Counterfeit Oxycodone Pills Seized in Southeast Kansas, Two People Arrested

Monday, August 7

PITTSBURG, Kan. (KPR) — Two people have been arrested and 5,000 counterfeit oxycodone pills have been seized in southeast Kansas. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, authorities executed a search warrant late Thursday morning in Pittsburg, where they confiscated the pills, a large... Read More.

Five Observations from Saturday’s Practice | Chiefs Training Camp 8/5

Sunday, August 6

By Matt McMullen, Cheifs.com The Kansas City Chiefs took the field for the twelfth practice of training camp on Saturday morning as the defending Super Bowl champions continued their preparation for the upcoming season. Here's a quick rundown... Read More.

Johnny Furphy to Join Kansas Men’s Basketball Team

Sunday, August 6

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (KUAthletics.com) – Small forward Johnny Furphy has signed to play men’s basketball at Kansas, KU head coach Bill Self announced today. Furphy will be a freshman for the 2023-24 season. Known for his length, athleticism and ability to knock down threes, Furphy,... Read More.

Kansas Outlasts Bahamian National Team, 92-87

Sunday, August 6

BAYAMON, Puerto Rico (KUAthletics.com) – Senior center Hunter Dickinson scored 28 points as Kansas men’s basketball outlasted the Bahamian National Team, 92-87, Saturday in an exhibition game at Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum. A crowd of 4,813 saw Kansas Dickinson score 21 second-half points to lead Kansas... Read More.

Monarchs hook Blackfins, clinch spot in NBC World Series bracket play

Sunday, August 6

By Brad Hallier After earning one of the most dramatic victories in franchise history Friday, the Hutchinson Monarchs were in no mood for a repeat on Sunday at Wichita State's Eck Stadium. Max Buettenbeck hit a first-inning three-run home run and later added a two-run triple,... Read More.

Barton Community College to Host Adult Education Classes Downtown

Barton Community College to Host Adult Education Classes Downtown

MCCF Collecting Donations for McPherson Resource Council

Severe Storm Rips through Central Kansas Causing Power Outages and Damage to Power Lines

Chiefs DE Charles Omenihu Suspended 6 Games for Violating Personal Conduct Policy

Four New License Plates Coming Soon, Depicting Kansas Wildlife

Chinese Company Plans to Build Manufacturing Facility in Northeast Kansas

Kansas Will Need More Health Care Workers as Population Ages

5,000 Counterfeit Oxycodone Pills Seized in Southeast Kansas, Two People Arrested

Five Observations from Saturday’s Practice | Chiefs Training Camp 8/5

Johnny Furphy to Join Kansas Men’s Basketball Team

Kansas Outlasts Bahamian National Team, 92-87

Monarchs hook Blackfins, clinch spot in NBC World Series bracket play

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