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Hutchinson’s Jepchirchir Named to KJCCC Cross Country Runners of the Week – Week 1

Tuesday, September 3

COLBY, Kan. (KJCCC.org) – Two top 10 all-time performances at the 2024 Terry Masterson Twilight Classic have led to Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Cross Country Runners of the Week for Hutchinson’s Faith Jepchirchir and Butler’s Emmanuel Otim.Faith Jepchirchir (Hutchinson) – Blue Dragon freshman... Read More.

Tigers Cross Country Opens Season at Hutchinson

Monday, September 2

By Chad ClevengerHutchinson, Kan. (CCCTigers.com) - The newly revamped Central Christian Cross Country team opened up their season at the Terry Masterson Twilight Classic hosted by Hutchinson Community College. The 14 team invitational saw 3 Tigers compete this early season showdown attended by... Read More.

Bulldog Women’s Cross Country Competes at Spire Sunset Showdown

Monday, September 2

LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (MacBulldogs.com) – The McPherson College women's cross country team competed at the Spire Sunset Showdown Friday evening at the season-opening meet.Coach Tracy Jex's team was led by junior Amari Robb's time of 23:48.58 for 63rd place... Read More.

Bulldog Men’s Cross Country Runs at Spire Sunset Showdown

Monday, September 2

LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (MacBulldogs.com) – The McPherson College men's cross country team took part in the Spire Sunset Showdown Friday evening at the season-opening meet.Coach Tracy Jex's team was led by redshirt-junior Brock Lauer's 70th-place finish. Lauer recorded... Read More.

Blue Dragon Men’s Cross Country Are Masterson Twilight Classic Runner-Up

Sunday, September 1

By Hutchinson CC Sports InformationHUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - After three-straight disappointing seasons at the Terry Masterson Twilight Classic, the Hutchinson Community College men's cross country team made quite a statement on Friday night at Fun Valley.With three runners placing in the top seven,... Read More.

2024 Bullpup Fall Sports Preview: Cross Country

Thursday, August 29

McPHERSON, Kan. - For our final McPherson High School Fall Sports preview, Ad Astra Radio will cover Bullpup Cross Country.The team heads into the 2024 season with an experienced group, including four senior boys and two senior girls, including senior... Read More.

Saint Mary Leads 2024 KCAC Men’s Cross Country Preseason Coaches’ Poll

Wednesday, August 28

By KCAC Sports WICHITA, Kan. (KCACSports.com) — The University of Saint Mary earned the top spot in the 2024 Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) Men's Cross Country Preseason Coaches' Poll, the conference office announced Wednesday.The Spires earned the No. 1 spot by accumulating 144... Read More.

Saint Mary Earns Top Spot in 2024 KCAC Women’s Cross Country Preseason Coaches’ Poll

Wednesday, August 28

By KCAC Sports WICHITA, Kan. (KCACSports.com) — The Spires of the University of Saint Mary were ranked No. 1 in the 2024 KCAC Women's Cross Country Preseason Coaches' Poll, the conference office announced Wednesday.Saint Mary earned the top spot by accumulating 144 total points... Read More.

What it takes to make a country cured ham

Friday, August 9

Curing food was the primary method of preserving meat and fish until the late 19th century. Ruby Schmidt, a past ham and bacon exhibitor at the Missouri State Fair, says the technique played an important role in extending food life. “Going back to when there... Read More.

Bluejay Cross Country Drops 2024 Schedule

Thursday, August 8

-- TABOR COLLEGE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- HILLSBORO, Kan. (TaborBluejays.com) – First-year Bluejay Cross Country Head Coach Jonathon Wood has set his team's schedule for the 2024 season. Both Bluejay Cross Country squads look to build on their success from a season ago, with... Read More.

McPherson Opera House Announces Beloved Country Music Legend Crystal Gale on Thursday, Sept. 19

Friday, July 19

By the McPherson Opera House McPHERSON, Kan. — Grammy®-winning Crystal Gayle is a beloved country music icon with 22 No. 1 country hits, six Gold and three Platinum albums. Her album “We Must Believe in Magic”... Read More.

Denmark’s the first country to introduce livestock CO2 tax

Thursday, July 18

In June, Denmark became the first country to introduce a carbon emission tax on livestock and European Milk Board chair says the tax will have a significant impact on the country’s dairy industry. Denmark organic dairy farmer Kjartan Poulsen tells Brownfield this is part of... Read More.