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2024 U.S. soybean production tops 2023

Friday, January 10

The USDA says 2024 soybean production topped 2023. The crop of 4.366 billion bushels was up 5% on the year, with an average yield of 50.7 bushels per acre on harvested area of 86.05 million acres. In 2023, production was 4.162 billion bushels with... Read More.

United Way of McPherson County 2023 Workplace Campaign Awards

Wednesday, August 28

By United Way of McPherson County McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — United Way of McPherson County presented 2023 Workplace Campaign awards to five businesses during the month of August.United Way of McPherson County was started in 1955 and fights for the health, education and financial stability... Read More.

2023 National Runner-Up Johnson County Picked To Win KJCCC Division 2 Women’s Soccer Predicted Order of Finish

Thursday, August 15

-- KJCCC RELEASE -- COLBY, Kan. (KJCCC.org) – 2023 NJCAA Division 2 Women’s Soccer National Runner-Up Johnson County Community College has been picked to win the 2024 Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Division 2 women’s soccer predicted order of finish, as voted on by... Read More.

Farmers Alliances Named United Way of McPherson County 2023 Workplace Campaign Award Winners

Friday, August 9

McPHERSON, Kan. — On Wednesday, Aug. 7, United Way of McPherson County awarded Farmers Alliance for being the workplace to raise the largest total amount for the United Way Campaign, which includes employee and employer contributions/pledges/matches.

Monarchs eliminate Foresters in 2023 NBC World Series championship rematch

Thursday, August 1

By Brad HallierRevenge wasn't served Thursday at Eck Stadium, as the Hutchinson Monarchs defeated the Santa Barabara Foresters for a second straight year at the NBC World Series.The Monarchs completed an unexpected run to the championship last season with a shock victory over the... Read More.

Barton County Commissioners Accept Washington Roofing and Insulation Proposal to Repair Complex Buildings Damaged During July 2023

Tuesday, July 30

By Lucky Kidd BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners Tuesday accepted a proposal from Washington Roofing and Insulation for repair of several buildings at the Road and Bridge complex damaged during the July 2023 storm that caused extensive damage in the Great Bend area.... Read More.

KBI Releases 2023 Statewide Crime Statistics

Wednesday, July 10

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has released the 2023 Kansas Crime Index Report. The report compiles crime statistics reported to the KBI by state and local law enforcement agencies throughout Kansas. Violent crime analysis The 2023... Read More.

Sen. Moran Sends Letter to Ad Astra Radio in Support of S.1669 – AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act

Tuesday, May 28

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran wrote a letter of appreciation to Ad Astra Radio for its dedication to local broadcasting in Kansas on May 8, 2024, and also provided an update on his support for S 16669 the AM Radio for Every Vehicle... Read More.

2023 Kansas Civil Asset Forfeiture Report Released

Monday, April 22

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) recently provided the 2023 Kansas Civil Asset Forfeiture Report to the Kansas Legislature, and released it to the public at https://kasfr.kbi.ks.gov/.Civil asset forfeiture is a procedure that authorizes... Read More.

Barton Community College Announces Fall 2023 Graduates

Wednesday, April 17

By Barton Community College Barton Community College has announced its list of graduates who earned associate degrees or certificates for career training during the fall semester of 2023. In-State students: Belleville Ty Sothers, A.A.S.Burdett Rachel McJunkin, A.A. Elizabeth Rasmussen, A.S.Chapman Joshua Hettenbach, A.A.S. Dylan Meyer, A.S.Cheney Rylan Doshier, A.S.Clay Center Chayla Maichel, Child... Read More.

Barton Community College Students Named to Dean’s and President’s List for Fall 2023

Wednesday, February 14

By Barton Community College Dean’s List for Fall 2023 Barton Community College has named 314 students to the Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester. To qualify for this honor, students must have been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours and maintained a grade... Read More.

Central Christian College of Kansas Students Named to Dean’s List for Fall 2023

Wednesday, February 14

By Central Christian College of Kansas McPHERSON, Kan. – The Registrar for Central Christian College of Kansas has named 76 students from the School of Arts and Science (SAS) to the Dean’s List for the Fall 23' Term. Among the 76 SPE students, 32 earned... Read More.