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Second Half Explosion Leads 16th Ranked Barton Men to 110-93 Victory at Independence; Coombs Notches Win No. 100

Sunday, March 2

BOX SCOREINDEPENDENCE, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - Trailing by one at the halftime break Saturday afternoon on the road, the 16th ranked Barton Community College men's basketball team owned second half action routing Independence Community College 110-93.In its largest twenty-minute outburst of the season, the... Read More.

Strong Third Quarter Leads Barton Women to Road Win at Independence; Cougars Secure First Round Home Playoff Game

Sunday, March 2

BOX SCOREINDEPENDENCE, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - A 15-5 third quarter start provided the difference maker Saturday evening on the road at the ICC Fieldhouse as the Barton Community College women's basketball team notched a 64-59 victory over Independence Community College.Leading by two points at... Read More.

House Votes to Prevent Federal Fracking Ban, Promoting American Energy Independence

Monday, February 10

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S House of Representatives passed H.R. 26, the Protecting American Energy Production Act by a vote of 226-188.If passed by the U.S. Senate, the bill will prohibit any federal moratorium (legally authorized delay/suspension of activity) on the use of... Read More.

No. 6 Lady Blue Dragons Roll By Independence

Monday, February 3

BOX SCOREHUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - With three players scoring in double figures and a balanced offensive attack that had eight players scoring six or more points, the No. 6 Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team rolled to its fourth-consecutive victory on Saturday at... Read More.

Second Half Collapse Sends 13th Ranked Barton Men to 112-111 Overtime Loss to Independence

Thursday, January 16

BOX SCOREGREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - The 13th ranked Barton Community College men's basketball team squandered a thirty-point advantage to eventually fall in overtime 112-111 hosting Independence Community College.In a tale of two halves, Barton built a thirty-point late first half lead producing... Read More.

Barton Women Roll to Third Straight Victory in 94-49 Victory over Independence

Thursday, January 16

BOX SCOREGREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - The Barton Community College women's basketball team picked up its third straight win out of the holiday break Wednesday night at the Barton Gym by rolling past Independence Community College 94-49.The Cougars strung five stretches of nine... Read More.

Men’s Basketball Dragons Drop KJCCC Battle at Independence

Monday, December 2

By Hutchinson CC Sports InformationBOX SCOREINDEPENDENCE, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - Jaquez Thornton and Isaiah Jackson both posted double-doubles to lead the Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team Saturday.But the Independence Pirates had a strong final five minutes, closing the game with a 14-8 run to defeat... Read More.

No. 1 Football Blue Dragons Roll by Independence, 48-7

Monday, October 14

BOX SCOREINDEPENDENCE, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - The top-ranked Hutchinson Community College football team earned its sixth-straight victory to start the season in convincing fashion, defeating the Independence Pirates 48-7 on Saturday at Shulties Stadium.The Blue Dragons jumped out to a 17-point lead and scored... Read More.

Patrol Reports Independence Day Holiday Activity

Monday, July 8

KHP personnel assisted 901 motorists over the holiday reporting period By the Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Independence Day Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3 to 11:59 p.m.... Read More.

Fort Larned National Historic Site’s Independence Day Celebration July 4th | Fort Larned NHS

Tuesday, July 2

LARNED, Kan. — Below is the program schedule for Fort Larned National Historic Site's Independence Day celebration (weather permitting). Fort Larned has provided some "tried-and-true" programs and added in some new ones too:10 AM – Cannoneer’s Hop: Learn the steps to load and... Read More.

Preparing for Independence Day and Summer Travel

Friday, June 28

By the Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — Many people will celebrate the holiday and following weekend by hitting the road and traveling through the Sunflower State. The Kansas Highway Patrol reminds motorists of the importance of traveling safely during the Independence Day holiday and throughout... Read More.

Celebrate Safely This Independence Day with Tips from the Experts

Tuesday, June 25

Prevent Fireworks Related Injuries this July 4 By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), Office of the State Fire Marshal (KSFM) and Safe Kids Kansas would like to share some important safety tips to ensure that all... Read More.