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McPherson College Ranks in U.S. News & World Report “Best College” List

Tuesday, September 23

McPHERSON, Kan. — For the 10th consecutive year, McPherson College has earned recognition by U.S. News & World Report in its 2025-26 Best Colleges list for Regional Colleges in the Midwest. This year, the college ranked within the top 20 on the list. Additionally,... Read More.

Perez Leads Royals to 12-1 Rout of White Sox and Moves into 3rd Place on Franchise RBI List

Wednesday, August 27

CHICAGO (AP) - Salvador Perez hit a leadoff homer and a two-run double in Kansas City’s eight-run fifth inning as the Royals pummeled the Chicago White Sox 12-1 on Wednesday night.Perez’s double gave him 993 RBIs — one more than Amos Otis for third place... Read More.

Local Schools Named to KSHSAA Performing Arts Commended List

Tuesday, August 19

TOPEKA, Kan. - McPherson High School, Buhler High School, and Sterling High School were named to the Commended List for the KSHSAA Performing Arts School of Excellence award.The award recognizes the best schools in Kansas in performing arts, selected by committees from the Kansas Music... Read More.

Bryce Foster Named to Rimington Trophy Preseason Watch List

Friday, August 8

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas redshirt senior Bryce Foster was one of 40 centers to be named to the Rimington Trophy Preseason Watch List, the organization announced on Friday. The Rimington Trophy is presented annually to the most outstanding center in... Read More.

Goodland Native, KU Football’s Leyton Cure Named to Wuerffel Trophy Preseason Watch List

Thursday, July 31

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas redshirt senior Leyton Cure was one of 116 players named to the 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, the organization announced on Thursday, awarded to college football players from across the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) who exemplify community service, academic excellence, and... Read More.

Salina Rescue Mission Needs List from August 1st – 31st, 2025

Thursday, July 31

SALINA, Kan. (July 31, 2025) — The Salina Rescue Mission is requesting monthly donations for select items this month. Items Needed for August:Deodorant Kleenex ShampooDonations may be delivered seven days a week between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. to the Mission located at... Read More.

Rice County Highlighted in ‘Treasurer’s Top Ten’ List of Businesses and People with Unclaimed Property

Wednesday, July 30

RICE COUNTY, Kan. — Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson visited Lyons on Wednesday, July 30 for the Unclaimed Property Campaign and shared a "Treasurer's Top Ten" list of businesses and people in Rice County with unclaimed funds. Treasurer's Top Ten Businesses: Rice CountyGood Samaritan... Read More.

Barton’s Onugha Named to NJCAA All-America List, Third Lady Cougar in Five years Landing National Distinction

Thursday, April 10

GREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - Vivian Onugha of the Barton Community College women's basketball team has been named as a 3rd Team Division I All-America recipient announced today by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).Onugha becomes the tenth in program history and third in... Read More.

KU’s Dickinson Named to Oscar Robertson Trophy Midseason Watch List

Monday, February 3

INDIANAPOLIS (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas graduate center Hunter Dickinson has been named to the 50-member 2024-25 Oscar Robertson Trophy Midseason Watch List, the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) announced Monday.Members of the association's board of directors chose the players that will be... Read More.

Tabor College Announces Fall 2024 Dean’s List

Friday, January 3

HILLSBORO, Kan. — Tabor College has announced its fall 2024 dean’s list, honoring 209 students who achieved a GPA of 3.5 to 4.0. Highest honors (117 students) 3.85-4.00 GPA High honors (45 students) 3.70-3.849 GPA Honors (47 students) 3.50-3.699 GPATabor College is a liberal arts... Read More.

Four Barton Women’s Soccer Players Land on Post-Season Award List

Tuesday, November 26

GREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - Four members of the Barton Community College women's soccer team earned All-KJCCC/Region 6 post-season recognition following the conclusion of the 2024 campaign.All four of Barton's selections landed on the second team, led by returning award recipients Fiona Jolly and Mio... Read More.

K-State WBB’s Lee, Sundell Named to Naismith Trophy Watch List

Monday, October 28

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – The K-State women's basketball duo of Ayoka Lee and Serena Sundell have garnered national attention entering the 2024-25 season, as the pair have been named to the Jersey Mike's Naismith Women's College Player of the Year Watch List, presented by Axia Time.This... Read More.