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Five KCAC Teams Recognized in 2024 NAIA Women’s Volleyball Preseason Coaches’ Poll

Thursday, August 15

-- KCAC RELEASE -- KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCACSports.com) — Five teams from the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) were recognized in the 2024 NAIA Women's Volleyball Preseason Coaches' Poll, the national office announced Wednesday.Three teams from the KCAC were ranked in the Top 25,... Read More.

Barton County Commissioners Approve 2025 Budget, Dropping Nearly 1.4 Mills from 2024

Tuesday, August 13

By Lucky Kidd BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners Tuesday approved a 2025 budget that keeps the amount of funding from property taxes at the same level as for the past three years. With that, the projected mill levy for the 2025 budget will... Read More.

Dates Announced for 2024 Hawk Talk with Lance Leipold

Tuesday, August 13

-- KANSAS ATHLETICS RELEASE -- LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas Athletics has announced the dates and times for Hawk Talk with Kansas Football head coach Lance Leipold, which begins Tuesday, August 27 live from Johnny's Tavern West Lawrence.The hour-long show will feature Leipold alongside 'Voice... Read More.

Cowley Picked To Defend KJCCC Division 2 Volleyball Title In 2024 Predicted Order of Finish

Tuesday, August 13

-- KJCCC RELEASE -- COLBY, Kan. (KJCCC.org) – Defending National Champion Cowley has been picked to win the 2024 Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Division 2 Volleyball preseason order of finish, as voted on by the 11 league coaches on Tuesday, August 13th.Earning 120... Read More.

Barton Unanimously Picked To Win 2024 KJCCC Division 1 Volleyball Preseason Order of Finish

Tuesday, August 13

-- KJCCC RELEASE -- COLBY, Kan. (KJCCC.org) – Reigning Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference division one volleyball regular season champion Barton Community College has been picked to repeat as conference champions in the 2024 KJCCC Division 1 Volleyball preseason order of finish as voted... Read More.

Oklahoma Wesleyan Leads 2024 KCAC Men’s Soccer Preseason Poll

Monday, August 12

-- KANSAS COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE (KCAC) RELEASE -- WICHITA, Kan. (KCACSports.com) — Oklahoma Wesleyan has earned the top spot in the 2024 Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) Men's Soccer Preseason Coaches' Poll, the conference office announced Friday.Oklahoma Wesleyan secured the No. 1 spot with... Read More.

Volleyball Swedes Earn 2024 AVCA Team Academic Award

Monday, August 12

-- BETHANY COLLEGE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- LINDSBORG, KAN. (BethanySwedes.com) – Today, the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced that the Bethany College Women's Volleyball Team earned the 2024 AVCA Team Academic Award sponsored by INTENT.To earn this honor, a volleyball program must maintain a year-long... Read More.

Menno Night Live: Schweitzers and Friends Edition Saturday, Aug. 24 at 7 PM

Thursday, August 8

Celebration of 150 Years Since Ancestors Came to US in 1874 - At Eden Mennonite Church, 401 18th Ave., Moundridge, Kansas Six Swiss Sisters. The Six Swiss Sisters will be making their debut at the Schweitzers and Friends Celebration. These ladies met while singing in... Read More.

“Like a Wonderful Family Reunion” 150th Anniversary Celebration of Swiss Volhynian Mennonite Ancestors Coming to the U.S.

Thursday, August 8

By Glen and Kathy Goering MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — A Celebration will be held August 23-25, 2024, at Eden Mennonite Church, 401 18th Ave., Moundridge, Kan., for the 150th Anniversary of Swiss Volhynian Mennonite Ancestors Coming to U.S. in 1874.Friday, August 23, 2024, 7:00 p.m. Keynote... Read More.

Bluejay Cross Country Drops 2024 Schedule

Thursday, August 8

-- TABOR COLLEGE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- HILLSBORO, Kan. (TaborBluejays.com) – First-year Bluejay Cross Country Head Coach Jonathon Wood has set his team's schedule for the 2024 season. Both Bluejay Cross Country squads look to build on their success from a season ago, with the women... Read More.

2024 Primary Election: McPherson County Area Results

Wednesday, August 7

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON/SALINE/HARVEY/MARION COUNTY, Kan. — In McPherson County's only contested local race for Tuesday's primary election, incumbent County Commissioner David O'Dell easily won the Republican primary, 493 votes to 339 for Nick Reinecker.At least three incumbent office holders lost re-election bids Tuesday, Harvey... Read More.

2024 Primary Election: Area County Results

Wednesday, August 7

By Lucky Kidd GOLDEN BELT — Two area sheriffs lost re-election bids in Tuesday's Republican primary elections. Pawnee County Sheriff Scott King was defeated by Larry Atteberry who received 56 percent of the primary vote. Atteberry is unopposed in the November general election. Also losing... Read More.