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2025 KCAC Women’s Volleyball Preseason Team Announced

Friday, August 8

KANSAS (KCACSports.com) - The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) is proud to announce the 2025 KCAC Women's Volleyball Preseason Team. The team is comprised of returning All-KCAC first and second-team honorees from the 2024 season.Players highlighting the 2025 Preseason Team are a trio of... Read More.

KCAC Football Divisions Announced for the 2025 Season

Monday, July 21

KANSAS (KCACSports.com) - The Dr. Ted Kessinger and Franklin "Gene" Bissell Divisions have been set for the 2025 football season, the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) announced Monday.This is the first reset of the divisions since their inception in 2023. Currently, divisional makeup is... Read More.

3A SIK All-State Baseball Teams Announced from 2025

Thursday, June 26

Sports In Kansas (SIK) released their 3A All-State Baseball teams from the 2025 High School Baseball season. They released their 2-1A All-State honorees earlier Thursday.Below are the local athletes honored by Sports in Kansas. CLICK HERE to view the full list.3A Co-Player of the... Read More.

Kansas Board of Regents Announces Next Pitt State President

Friday, June 20

PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Kansas Board of Regents voted on and publicly announced the next president of Pittsburg State University today. Thomas Newsom, PhD, was chosen after a search committee spent several months narrowing the field of applicants and KBOR conducted a day of interviews... Read More.

K-State’s 2025-26 Men’s Basketball Conference Opponents Announced

Thursday, June 12

By K-State AthleticsMANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - Visits by NCAA Tournament participants Baylor, BYU and Iowa State, along with home-and-home matchups with Kansas, TCU and West Virginia, highlight Kansas State's opponents for the 2025-26 Big 12 men's basketball season released Thursday morning (June 12).Big 12... Read More.

Kansas Basketball’s 18-Game Big 12 Matchups Announced

Thursday, June 12

By Kansas AthleticsLAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - The Big 12 has announced its 18-game men's basketball league opponent matrix for the upcoming 2025-26 schedule. Each school has a home-and-home with three other Conference opponents, and faces the other 12 opponents once, with six at home... Read More.

2025 Baseball All-State Honorees Announced

Monday, June 2

The Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches (KABC) released their All-State honorees for the 2025 High School Baseball season.Listed below are the All-State honorees in Kansas.2-1A 3A 4A 5A 6A

Svensk Hyllningsfest 2025 King and Queen Announced

Thursday, May 15

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Greg and Susan Lundstrom have been named the 2025 Svensk Hyllningsfest King and Queen.With deep roots in both Swedish heritage and the Lindsborg community, Greg and Susan Lundstrom exemplify the spirit of Svensk Hyllningsfest and “The Greatest Square Mile on Earth”.... Read More.

NCCC Academic Award Winners Announced for 2024-2025

Monday, May 12

CHANUTE/OTTAWA, Kan. — Neosho County Community College (NCCC) recognized outstanding Class of 2025 graduates during Academic Awards Ceremonies held on the Chanute and Ottawa campuses last week.Awards were given to outstanding graduates in each discipline or program, selected by the program director. Students who... Read More.

Kansas Announces April Total Tax Collections at $1.33B; 1.3% Above Estimate

Thursday, May 1

TOPEKA, Kan. — In April 2025, the State of Kansas reported total tax collections of $1.33 billion, exceeding estimates by $17.6 million or 1.3%. Compared to April 2024, total tax collections were down 5.9%.Governor Laura Kelly emphasized the importance of maintaining fiscally responsible budgeting... Read More.

2025 Kansas Arbor Day Poster Contest Winners Announced

Friday, April 25

As today is Kansas Arbor Day, the Kansas Forest Service announced the 2025 Kansas Arbor Day Poster Contest winners.The Kansas Forest Service thanked all who participated in the contest this year. The theme was, “Kansas Trees are Terrific in Cities, Towns and Communities,” which... Read More.

David J. Nutt Fund ‘Legacy’ Grant Recipients Announced

Friday, April 18

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The David J. Nutt Fund, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation, has announced recipients for its annual Legacy grant round. In 2025, the fund will distribute $232,375 to three Lindsborg-area organizations.Legacy grants are designed to create long-term impact in... Read More.