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Kansas Department of Labor Receives NASCIO 2025 State Information Technology Recognition Award

Thursday, October 16

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) announced Thursday that KDOL has received the 2025 State Information Technology (IT) Recognition Award from the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) in the category of Digital Experience:... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Holds Staff Recognition Ceremony

Saturday, August 9

BUHLER, Kan. — Buhler USD 313 held a staff recognition ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 7. Awards announced included the Friend of Education Award, Rise Award, Years of Service and Retiree Recognition.(Information from Cindy Couchman, USD 313 Superintendent of Schools)The Friend of Education Award was... Read More.

Bethany College Earns 5-Star Gold Champions of Character Recognition

Wednesday, July 30

LINDSBORG, Kan. (BethanySwedes.com) - Bethany College was named a Champions of Character Five-Star institution for the 2024-25 year. Not only did the Swedes earn this honor, they were named Gold winners as Bethany scored a perfect 100 points.Each year, NAIA schools use the Champions... Read More.

NCCC Honor Society Receives REACH Rewards Recognition

Monday, March 3

JACKSON, Miss. — The Omega Iota Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) on the Neosho County Community College (NCCC) Chanute Campus was recognized for its efforts to bring life-changing benefits and opportunities to students in 2024.“Receiving recognition as a REACH Rewards... Read More.

Four Women’s Soccer Bluejays Earn All-KCAC Recognition

Wednesday, November 13

WICHITA, KAN. (TaborBluejays.com) – The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) announced the 2024 KCAC Women's Soccer All-Conference selections last week.Raegan King was named to the All-KCAC First Team, while Freshman sensation Neve Mulrooney earned All-KCAC Second Team status for her efforts between the sticks.April... Read More.

K-State Baseball’s Culpepper Earns D1Baseball Second Team All-American Recognition

Wednesday, June 26

-- K-STATE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – K-State junior shortstop Kaelen Culpepper added to his impressive resume Wednesday morning, as he was named to the D1Baseball All-American Second Team. Culpepper, a native of Memphis, Tenn., becomes the first position player in school... Read More.

Cougars’ Men’s Basketball Championship Tour Concludes with Kansas State Capitol Recognition

Thursday, May 2

TOPEKA, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - The Barton Community College men's basketball team put the icing on the cake of its 2024 NJCAA Division I National Championship title with a Tuesday trip to the Kansas State Capitol Building for recognition.The Cougars were invited for a morning... Read More.

Special Recognition Given to Buhler High School Bowlers at USD 313 BOE Meeting March 18

Tuesday, March 19

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education received a report during Monday's meeting on the number of non-resident spots that will be available for the 2024-25 school year under a new state-mandate open enrollment policy.Superintendent Cindy Couchman presented a... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Earns Achievements in Six Kansans Can Star Recognition Outcome Areas

Friday, December 8

BUHLER, Kan. — Kansas State Department of Education announced on Thursday, Dec. 7 that Buhler USD 313 Earned achievements in six Kansans Can Star Recognition outcome areas, including a gold star in Postsecondary Success and a Commissioner’s Award with Honors.

Moundridge Alumni Night and 1973 Wildcat State Champion Team Recognition

Friday, September 22

By Ad Astra News MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — Moundridge High School is having an alumni night tonight for their game against Pretty Prairie. They will also be recognizing the 1973 Wildcat State Championship team.There will be a tailgate starting at 5 p.m. with a pulled pork... Read More.

McPherson’s Shining Star : Loren McMurray Shines Again with Recent Album Release

Monday, September 4

By Brenna Eller Loren Dallas McMurray, of McPherson, Kan., rose to fame in the early 1920s, but died suddenly at the age of 25 before he got to witness just how much his music impacted the jazz industry, and especially saxophone musicians.Owners and producers of... Read More.

DeWitt Earns Coach of the Year; Bradshaw-Douglas, Marquez Earn Postseason Recognition

Thursday, April 27

By: Bethany College Athletics WICHITA, Kan. (bethanyswedes.com) - The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference is pleased to announce the 2023 All-Conference teams and individual award winners for women's tennis. Student-athletes were selected for all awards by a vote of the KCAC head women's tennis coaches.Southwestern College... Read More.