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Big 12 Announces 2024-25 Men’s & Women’s Basketball Conference Matchups; KU & K-State’s Conference Opponents Announced

Thursday, June 27

The Big 12 Conference announced the conference matchups for the upcoming 2024-25 men's & women's basketball seasons Thursday, June 27 in a new 16-team format.With the departure of Oklahoma and Texas to the SEC and the addition of Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah,... Read More.

Local Finalists Announced for 2024 Greater Wichita Sports Banquet Awards

Tuesday, June 11

-- WICHITA SPORTS COMMISSION RELEASE -- WICHITA, Kan. - The Wichita Sports Commission will host the 26th Annual Greater Wichita Sports Banquet, Wednesday, June 26th at Intrust Bank Arena. At the event, local amateur and professional athletes will be recognized for their accomplishments. Greater Wichita Area Athletic... Read More.

Recipients of The June Beaver Trust Scholarship Announced at Kansas FFA Convention

Friday, May 31

By the Kansas FFA Association MANHATTAN, Kan. — A total of eight students were awarded with the June Beaver Trust Scholarship during the 96th Kansas FFA Convention, May 29 - May 31, 2024.Participating in the Kansas FFA scholarship program is an excellent opportunity for FFA... Read More.

Mastermind McPherson County Summit and Breakout Sessions Announced

Tuesday, May 28

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Mastermind McPherson Community Summit will be hitting the road this year. In order to better reach the communities of McPherson County the McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) will be traveling to each community... Read More.

Central Kansas League All-League Baseball & Softball Teams Announced, Multiple Local Athletes Named

Tuesday, May 28

BASEBALL First Team:Pos. Name Gr. SchoolP Whit Rodes 12 HesstonP Tony Moore 12 HoisingtonP Brady Hope 12 LarnedP Jayden Mies 12 PrattC Solomon Goforth 12 Lyons1B Carson Gray 12 Lyons1B Ty Heitschmidt 10 Smoky Valley2B Brady Hope 12 Larned3B Tony Moore 12 HoisingtonSS Nash Wray* 11 HavenOF Keagan Shelite 11 HesstonOF Wrikin Scobee 12 LyonsOF Jayden Mies 12 PrattOF Owen Schmidt 11 PrattUTIL Josiah Schmidt 10 PrattDH Chandler Ingold* 11 Haven* = Unanimous Second Team:Pos. Name Gr. SchoolP Dalton Bontrager 11 HavenP Keagan Shelite 11 HesstonP Wrikin Scobee 12 LyonsP Barrett Bolen 12 PrattC Carson Shaver 11 Larned2B Creston Pore 10 Pratt3B Barrett Bolen 12 PrattSS Gunnar Lewis 12 HesstonOF Dustin Loughric 12 HavenOF Lane French 11 HoisingtonOF Tristan Regan 10 LarnedOF Caleb Strong 9 PrattUTIL Ty Lastinger 12 HavenDH Aedan O’Halloran 12 Hesston Honorable Mention:Pos. Name Gr. SchoolP Kaden Eskins 12 HalsteadC Brandon Chege 12 HalsteadOF Tucker Divine 12 HalsteadOF Kaden Eskins 12 HalsteadP Preston Sander 12 Haven3B Brogan Wray 9 Haven3B Whit Rhodes 12 Hesston3B Zander... Read More.

Summer Food Program Schedule Announced

Monday, May 6

Shared by t he McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON, Kan. — The ‘Summer Food Program’ has announced its scheduled feeding times for the local schools in McPherson. Programs like these guarantee meals for those suffering from food insecurity.Three schools: Lincoln Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary... Read More.

Winner Announced for the 2024 Kansas State Fair T-Shirt Contest

Friday, May 3

By the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation hosted a t-shirt design contest for the 2024 Kansas State Fair. Online voting took place on Facebook until April 30, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.The votes are in! The winning design received more... Read More.

Eisenhower Elementary’s Hayden Vogelsberg Announced as 2024 Arbor Day Poster Contest Winner

Tuesday, April 23

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Abatement of issues on a property at 821 North Walnut were approved by the McPherson City Commission Tuesday. The city has been working on getting the property cleaned up since December of multiple problems ranging from trash to abandoned... Read More.

Speakers Announced for Bethany College Baccalaureate and Commencement Ceremonies

Monday, April 8

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. (April 5, 2024) — Bethany College is thrilled to announce the distinguished speakers for its upcoming Baccalaureate and Commencement ceremonies, both to be held on Saturday, April 27 at Presser Hall Auditorium. Baccalaureate Speaker: Reverend Lamont Anthony Wells Reverend Lamont Anthony Wells,... Read More.

KMW Announces Substantial Growth, Investing $105M in Sterling

Tuesday, April 2

By Brenna Eller STERLING, Kan. — KMW Ltd, a leading manufacturer of loaders, backhoes, and attachments announced its substantial growth. Plans for building new facilities in Sterling, Kan., are well underway. Governor Laura Kelly today also announced the news, sharing that the company is "investing... Read More.

Details Announced for Kansas Football Spring Showcase on April 12

Wednesday, March 27

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) –With spring football underway, Kansas Football announced details for its annual Spring Showcase, presented by Kansas Lottery, which will be played on Friday, April 12 at 7 p.m. at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.The Spring Showcase will give fans a... Read More.

Closing Reception Announced for Exhibition at Friendship Hall

Wednesday, March 20

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — A closing reception for the current exhibit in Friendship Hall at McPherson College will be held on Wednesday, March 27 at noon. The exhibit features the artwork of Topeka artists Barbara Waterman-Peters and Larry Peters. The reception will include... Read More.