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McPherson City Commission Approves Quote for Plaza Shade Structure, Rental Fee Waiver for McPherson Optimist Club Halloween Carnival on October 23

Tuesday, October 7

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday approved a just over $26,000 quote from Happy Playgrounds for a shade structure to be installed on the stage area of The Plaza at Main and Marlin. Private donations through the McPherson County Community Foundation including one... Read More.

Jansen Has HR and 3 RBIs, Bradley Pitches 6 2/3 Scoreless Innings as the Rays Beat Royals 5-1

Wednesday, June 25

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Danny Jansen hit a two-run home run and finished with three RBIs, Taj Bradley pitched two-hit ball for 6 2/3 scoreless innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 5-1 on Tuesday night.Yandy Díaz and Jonathan Aranda... Read More.

Hutch Rec to Host Youth Adaptive Track Meet on April 23

Tuesday, April 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutch Rec will host area adaptive youth at the annual Youth Adaptive Track Meet on April 23, sponsored by Kiwanis of Downtown Hutchinson.This year’s meet features 66 participants in 7th-12th grades from Hutchinson, Buhler, and Nickerson school districts. It also includes... Read More.

Poverty Simulation Event Taking Place in Allen County on April 23, 2025

Friday, March 28

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — The Allen County Multi-Agency Team (ACMAT) coalition and Humanity House have announced the new date for the Rethink Poverty Community Action Poverty Simulation event, which will now be taking place Tuesday, April 23, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the... Read More.

No. 23 Kansas Heads to Colorado for ESPN Big Monday

Monday, February 24

GAME NOTESLAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - No. 23/25 Kansas (18-9, 9-7 Big 12) hits the road for an ESPN Big Monday contest at Colorado (11-16, 2-14 Big 12), Feb. 24. The game from the CU Events Center is set for 10 p.m. (Central).Kansas... Read More.

3-2-1A Central & West Regional Wrestling Recap: 23 Wrestlers Headed to State

Sunday, February 23

It was a successful weekend for 3-2-1A boys wrestlers from the Ad Astra Radio area. In the west and central regionals, a combined 23 wrestlers are headed to the 3-2-1A State Tournament on February 28 and March 1 at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays.In... Read More.

SEK Wrestling Regionals Yield 23 Area State Qualifiers

Sunday, February 23

KSHSAA Regional wrestling meets were held in southeast Kansas on Saturday. In Class 4A at Labette County, the Chanute boys qualified seven wrestlers for the 4A State Tournament to be held at Tony’s Pizza Events Center in Salina on February 28 and March 1. ... Read More.

No. 23 Kansas Dominates Oklahoma State 96-64 to End Two-Game Skid

Saturday, February 22

BOX SCORELAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) - Hunter Dickinson had 16 points and 11 rebounds, and four other Jayhawks scored at least 14 as No. 23 Kansas demolished Oklahoma State 96-64 on Saturday.The Jayhawks (18-9, 9-7 Big 12) used a well-rounded... Read More.

No. 23 Kansas Hosts Oklahoma State Saturday; Dutch Lonborg’s Jersey to be Retired

Friday, February 21

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) — No. 23/25 Kansas (17-9, 8-7 Big 12) returns home to host Oklahoma State (13-13, 5-10 Big 12) on Saturday, Feb. 22. The game from Allen Fieldhouse will start at 3 p.m. Central and will be televised on CBS.Kansas men's basketball... Read More.

No. 23 Kansas Concludes Road Trip with 91-57 Loss at BYU Tuesday

Wednesday, February 19

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Despite Hunter Dickinson's 12-point, 14-rebound double-double, No. 23 Kansas fell to BYU 91-57 on Tuesday night at the Marriott Center.BOX SCORERichie Saunders scored 22, Trevin Knell added 15 points and Mawot Mag had 13 to help the Cougars... Read More.

Unranked Cougars Knock Off Second Straight Ranked Opponent, Take Down No. 23 Hutchinson for 13th Straight Win at Sports Arena

Thursday, January 23

BOX SCOREHUTCHINSON, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - Knocked out of the national Top-25 for the first time in twenty-three weeks of the polls dating back to February of 2023, the newly unranked Barton Community College men's basketball team knocked off its second straight ranked opponent... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Key Budget Amendments and Project Updates for 2024, Next Meeting to be Held Dec. 23

Tuesday, December 17

McPHERSON, Kan. — Following a public hearing Tuesday, McPherson City Commissioners approved amendments to three funds within the 2024 budget to cover increased revenues and expenses.One of the line items amended is that for Turkey Creek Golf Course, which reflects additional expenses in most... Read More.