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Second-half surge sends 20th ranked Barton men to road loss at Fort Hays Tech Northwest

Thursday, December 11

The 20th ranked Barton Community College men's basketball team saw a double-digit road lead get away Tuesday night in Goodland, building a 15-point cushion midway through the second half before falling in the waning seconds 74–71 to Fort Hays Tech Northwest inside the Max... Read More.

Dominant Start Fuels Barton Women to 40-Point Road Victory at Fort Hays Tech Northwest

Thursday, December 11

A blistering start set the tone for the Barton Community College women's basketball team Tuesday night in Goodland, opening on a 14–2 run and leading wire-to-wire in an 83–43 victory over Fort Hays Tech Northwest inside the Max L. Jones Fieldhouse.The Cougars held the... Read More.

Kansas Dominates Fort Hays State 71-35 In 2025-26 Allen Fieldhouse Opener

Wednesday, October 29

LAWRENCE, Kan. - Melvin Council Jr. scored 16 points, Tre White added 12 and Bryson Tiller 10 as Kansas defeated Fort Hays State on 71-35 inside Allen Fieldhouse Tuesday night in the KU's final exhibition match of the 2025-26 season.BOX SCOREThe Jayhawks got off... Read More.

Red Devils Volleyball return to form in Fort Scott

Monday, October 13

The Allen Community College volleyball team is on a two-game winning streak after sweeping Fort Scott Wednesday night.The Allen Red Devils seem back on track after a three-set sweep of Fort Scott Community College Wednesday.The Red Devils (16-5, 4-2) downed the Greyhounds 25-14, 25-19... Read More.

Fort Hays State University Athletics Announces Heartland Credit Union as Official Financial Wellness Partner

Tuesday, September 23

Pictured: (left to right) Matt Cook, Assistant Athletic Director/External Operations, Victor E. Tiger, Kaleb Hammeke, Heartland Credit Union Branch Manager.HAYS, KS — Fort Hays State University Athletics is proud to announce a new partnership with Heartland Credit Union (HCU), naming HCU the Official Financial... Read More.

Freeman Fort Scott Hospital, Inc. Opens for Business

Thursday, September 4

FORT SCOTT, Kan. — Freeman Health System's Fort Scott Hospital is now in business. It opened its doors Thursday upon completion of its Kansas Licensure Survey. The ten bed hospital and 24-hour emergency room is located in the at one time Mercy Hospital.In a... Read More.

Fort Scott Fire Department Announces 2nd Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

Thursday, August 7

FORT SCOTT, Kan. — The Fort Scott Fire Department has announced their 2nd annual 9/11 memorial stair climb will take place Saturday, Sept. 6 at Fort School High School Football Stadium.Registration opens at 8 with the event to start at 9, with options for a... Read More.

Fort Larned School Board Approves Pay Raises, Facility Upgrades, and New Policies for 2025-26

Thursday, June 12

LARNED, Kan. — The Fort Larned USD 495 Board of Education Monday approved the negotiated handbook with their teachers for the 2025-26 school year. Related to that the board approved a 3.5 percent compensation increase for classified staff and for district administrators, with the... Read More.

Fort Larned USD 495 Announces New Athletic Director

Wednesday, June 11

LARNED, Kan. — Fort Larned USD 495 has announced the hiring of Brian Deterding as the new athletic director and assistant principal at Larned High School.Deterding comes to LHS from Kiowa County USD 422 in Greensburg, where over the past 12 years he has... Read More.

Boot Hill Casino Announces $10,000 Annual Scholarship and Award to Fort Hays State University

Monday, May 12

DODGE CITY, Kan. (May 5, 2025) — Boot Hill Casino & Resort managed by BHCMC, LLC, a subsidiary of Butler National Corporation (OTCQX: BUKS), proudly announces a new partnership between its charitable giving initiative, the Boot Hill TRAIL Program, and Fort Hays State University... Read More.

Hispanic College Institue at Fort Hays State University Returns for Summer 2025

Thursday, April 10

HAYS, Kan. — The Hispanic College Institute, a free, four-day three-night residential program, is returning to Fort Hays State University June 4-7.The program is open to the current class of 2026 and 2027 high school students with a 2.5 GPA or above and provides... Read More.

Fort Hays State Earns 2025-26 Military Friendly® School Designation

Monday, March 31

HAYS, Kan. — For the 18th consecutive year, FHSU has been recognized for its investment in programs that improve the lives of veterans and military personnel, earning the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation from militaryfriendly.com.Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated... Read More.