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20 Years of Cornstock: Country Star Chris Janson Headlines the Small-Town BIG-TIME Celebration

Tuesday, September 23

GARNETT, Kan. — The Anderson County Corn Festival Board of Directors and over 100 volunteers invite you to the 20th Annual Cornstock Music Festival on Saturday, September 27th at Lake Garnett. This year’s lineup is a variety of entertainment, from current country hit makers... Read More.

Chris Jones Named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week

Thursday, October 3

By Matt McMullenKANSAS CITY, Mo. (Chiefs.com) - The Kansas City Chiefs are 4-0 this season due in large part to their defense, which held the Los Angeles Chargers to just 10 points last week as Kansas City completed a comeback victory.The man right in... Read More.

Four-Time Pro-Bowler Chris Harris Jr. Retires from NFL After 12 Seasons

Tuesday, April 30

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Following a successful 12-year NFL career that included four Pro Bowl appearances, All-Pro honors and a Super Bowl 50 title, Kansas Jayhawk Chris Harris Jr. announced his retirement from professional football on Tuesday. An undrafted free agent out of Kansas,... Read More.

Chris Strathman to Resign as McPherson Girls Basketball Coach

Saturday, March 23

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson High School Girls Basketball head coach Chris Strathman informed Ad Astra Radio Saturday morning that he has submitted his resignation. This comes after the girls team finished the 2023-24 season 20-5, earning 3rd place in the state tournament.Below is Strathman's... Read More.

Governor Kelly Appoints Chris Kennedy as Secretary of Wildlife and Parks

Monday, March 18

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. (March 15, 2024) — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that she has appointed Chris Kennedy as Secretary of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) effective March 18, 2024. Kennedy is preceded by Secretary Brad... Read More.

Chiefs and DT Chris Jones Agree to Framework of 5-Year Deal That Includes $95M in Guarantees

Monday, March 11

BY DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and star Chris Jones have agreed to the framework of a five-year contract that includes $95 million guaranteed and keeps the All-Pro defensive tackle off the upcoming free-agent market, a... Read More.

Chiefs Use Franchise Tag on Cornerback L’Jarius Sneed as Work on Chris Jones Deal Continues

Tuesday, March 5

BY DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs placed the franchise tag on L’Jarius Sneed on Monday, though it is uncertain whether that means one of the top cornerbacks due to hit free agency will remain with the Super Bowl champions... Read More.

BPU Employee of the Month for October: Chris Unruh

Friday, November 3

By the McPherson Board of Public Utilities McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Board of Public Utilities delivers some of the lowest-cost and most reliable power and water in the State. However, the BPU wouldn’t be able to do what it does as well as it... Read More.

What Chris Klieman is Saying Ahead of Kansas State’s Game at Missouri

Tuesday, September 12

By Zac Carlson, 247Sports.com Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman speaks to the media ahead of the Wildcats' game at Missouri on Saturday, September 16, 2023.Opening Statement…“Well, good afternoon, everyone. After looking at Saturday’s game throughout the day on Sunday, we beat a really... Read More.

Chiefs & Chris Jones Agree to New One-Year Contract

Monday, September 11

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Chiefs.com) - The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Monday that the team has agreed to a new one-year contract with defensive lineman Chris Jones."Chris is an elite player in this league, and over the last seven years, he's really developed... Read More.

What Chris Klieman is Saying Ahead of Kansas State’s Game against Troy

Tuesday, September 5

MANHATTAN, Kan. (247Sports.com) - Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman speaks to the media ahead of the Wildcats' game against Troy on Saturday, September 9, 2023.Opening Statement…Good afternoon, everyone. Looking back at Saturday, it was great to get so many guys into the... Read More.

Twenty Things Chris Klieman Said at Big 12 Media Day

Wednesday, July 19

By D. Scott Fritchen, KStateSports.com MANHATTAN, Kan. - Chris Klieman was plenty busy at Big 12 Media Day last Thursday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Seems everybody wanted to speak with the Kansas State head coach as the Wildcats come off a Big 12... Read More.