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Barton County 2025 Facade Improvement Grant Cycle Opens, Barton County Commission Adopts Proclamation for Drug Endangered Children Awareness Day

Tuesday, April 22

BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — The application cycle has opened for Barton County's facade improvement grant program for 2025. Two projects each are planned in Claflin, Ellinwood and Hoisington, where ten thousand dollars of county funds are being matched by a like amount from each... Read More.

Bullpup Girls Soccer Opens 2025 Season with 8-0 Shutout at Salina Central

Thursday, March 27

SALINA, Kan. - Defensive dominance paved the way for McPherson's Varsity Girls Soccer team in their season opener against Salina Central, winning 8-0 on the road.Six of the eight goals were in the second half, but the defense headlined it all as the team did... Read More.

Pre-enrollment opens for new I-COVER program

Wednesday, February 12

The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says farmers in three states can now pre-enroll for a new cover crop cost-share program. Jerry Costello says the Infield Conservation for Operationalizing Vital Ecosystem Resilience Program, or I-COVER program offers significant financial incentives to new... Read More.

Blue Dragons Softball Opens Season with Sweep of Pioneers

Tuesday, February 4

GAME 1 BOX SCORE GAME 2 BOX SCOREALTUS, Okla. (BlueDragonSports.com) - Sophomore Morgan Tomlinson and freshman Aubree Thomas has strong performances in the circle as the No. 22-ranked Hutchinson Community College softball team earned their sixth-straight Opening Day sweep on Saturday.Tomlinson tossed a complete game... Read More.

Neosho Men’s Basketball Opens Up Conference Play With Big Win

Friday, January 17

BOX SCORECHANUTE, Kan. (GoNeosho.com) - The Neosho County Men's basketball team won their home conference opener over Highland Community College 83-62 Wednesday night. The Panthers led 43-23 at halftime and led by as many as 38 points in the 2nd half.The leading scorer in... Read More.

Fee Insurance Group Opens Office in Manhattan with Ribbon-Cutting Celebration

Thursday, December 5

By Fee Insurance Group MANHATTAN, Kan. — Fee Insurance Group is excited to announce the opening of its fifth location in Kansas, expanding into the Manhattan area. The new office, located at 555 Poyntz Ave, Suite 185, will enhance the company's ability to provide personalized... Read More.

2nd Ranked Cougars Roll Past Truman 96-53, Conference Slate Opens Wednesday

Tuesday, November 19

BOX SCOREGREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - Racing out to a 9-0 start Saturday the 2nd ranked Barton Community College men's basketball team never looked back in rolling to a 96-53 victory over Harry S. Truman College out of Chicago to wrap up the... Read More.

Tabor’s Owens Opens Graduate Season with a Bang, Earns First KCAC WBB Offensive Player of the Week Award of the Season

Tuesday, November 5

WICHITA, Kan. (TaborBluejays.com) – The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) announced their selection for the first KCAC Women's Basketball Offensive Player of the Week award of the 2024-25 season on Monday afternoon.Alyvia Owens was named as this week's KCAC Women's Basketball Offensive Player of... Read More.

Barton Bowling Opens Tournament Season with Strong Results at SWIBC I and SWIBC II; Peterson Leads Individually with Third Place Finish

Monday, October 7

FORT WORTH, Tex. (BartonSports.com) - Competing in their first weekend tournament of the season, the Barton Community College bowling programs returned home with four top-10 performances over the pair of teir-2 tournaments held at the City View Lanes in Fort Worth, Tex.Opening the weekend... Read More.

New Café Opens on McPherson College Campus

Monday, September 9

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — A new space to socialize and collaborate with classmates, faculty, and staff opens its doors in a repurposed building on campus this week. The Boiler House is a new café in the middle of campus offering additional food options... Read More.

Buhler Football Opens Season with Solid Win over Mulvane

Monday, September 9

Buhler 28, Mulvane 7BUHLER, Kan. – Ben Clouse rushed for 113 yards in Friday’s season opening win for Buhler over Mulvane. After a slow start, the Crusader offense got going in the second quarter, scoring twice before halftime. They added two more scores in... 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.