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Day 9, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Monday, July 7

This is day 9 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council.Kansas wheat farmers have been facing a challenging wheat harvest due to... Read More.

Former Royal Whit Merrifield Retires After Twice Leading MLB in Hits Over His 9 Seasons

Wednesday, June 25

Whit Merrifield is retiring after a nine-season career that included twice leading the MLB in hits and three trips to the All-Star Game.The 36-year-old posted on social media that the birth of his daughter last year played a role in the decision. Merrifield, a... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Toronto, Woodson County, and a portion of Wilson Co RWD 9

Wednesday, June 11

WOODSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Toronto public water supply system located in Woodson County and a portion of Wilson Co RWD 9 located in Wilson County.Customers of... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 9, 2025

Wednesday, April 9

May corn closed at $4.74, up 5 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.12 and 3/4, up 20 centsMay soybean meal closed at $294.50, up $3.50May soybean oil closed at 46.19, up 125 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.42 and 1/4, up 2 and 1/4 centsJun. live... Read More.

OT Win Gives No. 9 Lady Dragons Share of KJCCC Crown

Thursday, March 6

BOX SCOREHUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - Trailing Dodge City by 12 points with 9:43 to play in the fourth quarter Wednesday night at the Sports Arena, the prospect of the Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team seemed remote.After shooting only 29.7 percent over the... Read More.

Minnesota Farm Bureau brings 9 policy recommendations to AFBF Convention

Monday, January 27

Minnesota Farm Bureau vice president Carolyn Olson says during the American Farm Bureau delegate session Tuesday, her organization will have the opportunity to debate nine policy recommendations. “We submitted 22, nine were accepted into the delegate session.” Speaking to Brownfield Saturday during the AFBF... Read More.

Dickinson Scores 25, Mayo Goes for 24 to Lead No. 9 Kansas over Kansas St. 84-74

Sunday, January 19

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) - Hunter Dickinson had 25 points and Zeke Mayo scored 24 to lead No. 9 Kansas over Kansas State 84-74 on Saturday.Kansas (13-4, 4-2 Big 12) built a big lead to start the game and then kept K-State at... Read More.

No. 9 Kansas Drops Road Contest at No. 2 Iowa State, 74-57

Thursday, January 16

BOX SCORE | POSTGAME NOTESAMES, Iowa (AP) - Curtis Jones scored 25 points in his second start of the season to lead No. 2 Iowa State to a 74-57 win over No. 9 Kansas on Wednesday night, the Cyclones' 12th straight victory.The... Read More.

Day of Mourning Declared for Jan. 9, 2025 to Honor Former President Jimmy Carter

Thursday, January 2

An Executive Order 24-05 declaring Thursday, Jan. 9. 2025, as a Day of Mourning in honor of Former President Jimmy Carter was signed on Tuesday by Governor Laura Kelly. State of Kansas offices will be closed as a result of the order. This... Read More.

6th Ranked Cougars Suffer Second Straight Setback, Barton Takes Loss at No. 9 Butler

Thursday, December 5

BOX SCOREEL DORADO, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - For the second consecutive outing a streak came to an end for the Barton Community College men's basketball team as the 6th ranked Cougars fell 82-72 to 9th ranked Butler Community College Wednesday evening in El Dorado.The... Read More.

Self Ties Phog Allen For Most Wins; No. 1 Kansas Beats No. 9 UNC 92-89

Sunday, November 10

BOX SCORELAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Head coach Bill Self moved into a tie with Phog Allen for the most wins in Kansas history, Hunter Dickinson had 20 points and 10 rebounds for No. 1 Kansas against No. 9 North Carolina, and the Jayhawks held on for a... Read More.

Area high school football roundup: Week 9

Saturday, November 2

Hutchinson 42, Salina South 7 - Hutchinson had another strong night running the ball, rushing for 353 yards, as the Salthawks opened the Class 5A playoffs with a comfortable win.The fourth-seeded Salthawks finished the game with 398 yards of offense, compared to 248 for South.Kade... Read More.