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Barton’s Stamenkovic adds AVCA honor to standout freshman season

Friday, December 12

The accolades continued Thursday for Stasa Stamenkovic of the Barton Community College volleyball team, as the freshman was named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Two-Year College Volleyball All-America Second Team.Earlier this week, Stamenkovic earned NJCAA Division I Volleyball All-America First Team honors, adding... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Thursday, December 4

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, today ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Sunday, December 7, 2025, in recognition of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. “The events that unfolded... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Vice President Dick Cheney

Tuesday, November 4

TOPEKA, Kan. — On Tuesday, Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas be flown at half-staff immediately until sundown on the day of interment to honor the passing of Vice President Dick Cheney. “Vice President Cheney... Read More.

Morris Earns Defensive Player of the Week Honor

Monday, November 3

Hesston College goalkeeper Harry Morris has been named the Continental Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week. Morris recorded his seventh shutout of the season in Hesston's 3-0 win over Barclay College (Kan.) last Tuesday, making five saves and helping the Larks close the... Read More.

McPherson County Sheriff’s Deputy Receives Rate KLETC Honor

Friday, October 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — During Friday's graduation for the 348th Basic Training Class from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center near Yoder, one of the class members received an award rarely given.McPherson County Sheriff's Deputy Derek Britting was presented the Executive Director's Academic Award. This... Read More.

Bailey Earns Offensive Player of the Week Honor

Tuesday, October 14

Brooklyn Bailey was named the CAC Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week for her efforts in Hesston's 9-0 win over Arlington Baptist last Monday (Oct. 6). This is the first CAC Player of the week honor for the Lark Women's Soccer team and the third for Hesston... Read More.

Awards to Honor Rural Entrepreneurs and Programs Serving Rural Communities

Friday, October 10

Huck Boyd Institute announces 2025 Leaders of the Year MANHATTAN, Kan. — Food, fitness, fun, family, and the future are major areas of focus for the entrepreneurs and organizations to be honored by K-State’s Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development as the 2025 Huck... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Hays Police Sergeant Scott Heimann

Tuesday, September 30

TOPEKA, Kan. — In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday directed flags be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities from sunup to sundown on Friday, October 3, 2025, in honor of Hays Police Sergeant Scott Heimann,... Read More.

Barton’s Sainz hauls in week five KJCCC Player of the Week honor

Thursday, September 25

Angel Sainz of the 9th ranked Barton Community College men's soccer team has been named the week five KJCCC Division I Offensive Player of the Week.Sainz etched his name into program history last Thursday, scoring all four goals in the Cougars' 4–0 road victory... Read More.

Laurel Cemetery in Haven, KS to Honor Veterans During Wreaths Across America Ceremony on December 13, 2025

Thursday, September 25

HAVEN, Kan. — Laurel Cemetery is proud to announce its continued participation in the national Wreaths Across America event, taking place this year on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. CST. The public is invited to attend and help honor the brave men... Read More.

Garrison Earns Setter of the Week Honor

Tuesday, September 23

Audrey Garrison was named the CAC Women's Volleyball Setter of the Week for her efforts in Hesston's 3-1 win over Calvary University on Friday (Sept. 19). This is the first CAC Player of the week honor for the Lark volleyball team and... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Magistrate Judge Erich Campbell

Friday, September 19

TOPEKA, Kan. — Today, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly directed flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol Complex and all court buildings and facilities to honor Magistrate Judge and retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Erich Campbell.“From his time in... Read More.