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McPherson City Commission Sets Hearing to Exceed RNR for 2026 Budget, Police Department Receive Cooling Vests from Department Chaplains

Tuesday, July 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission has adopted a resolution to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for their 2026 budget. The Revenue neutral rate for the city as determined by the McPherson County Clerk is 52.051 mills, with the maximum levy set by... Read More.

Kansas Baseball Sets Program Record for Most Road Wins; Sweeps Border Showdown

Wednesday, May 7

BOX SCORECOLUMBIA, Mo. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas baseball set a new program record for road wins in a season with a 6-5 victory against Missouri at Taylor Stadium. The Jayhawks now have 17 road wins this season under third-year head coach Dan... Read More.

USD 308 Board of Education Sets Bond Election Date and Capacity for Out of District Students

Tuesday, April 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Voters in Hutchinson USD 308 will consider a $109.5 million bond issue at the November general election. The USD 308 Board of Education last night adopted a resolution to call the election, which since it will take place at the same... Read More.

Wildcat Rocketry Wins National Competition, Sets Altitude World Record

Thursday, April 17

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University's Wildcat Rocketry team made history at the 2025 Argonia Cup by taking first place in the national collegiate rocketry competition and breaking a world record.K-State's student team is the first from Kansas to win the competition —... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Sets Public Hearing May 6 to Propose Changing Existing One Percent CID for Uptown Hutch to Two Percent

Tuesday, April 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A May 6th public hearing on a proposal to change an existing one percent Community Improvement District (CID) for Uptown Hutch to two percent was set by the Hutchinson City Council Tuesday. This involves a project that will lead to additional... Read More.

Moundridge Sports Roundup; Wildcat Baseball & Softball Season Begins, Powerlifting Sets State Records in 1A Meet

Friday, April 4

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. - The Moundridge Wildcat baseball and softball teams began their season in the final week of March and carrying over into the first week of April. After their first two weeks, the baseball team is 2-2 and the softball team is 5-1 on... Read More.

Broiler sets, placements stick to higher pace

Wednesday, March 26

2025 broiler sets and placements continue to move faster than 2024. The USDA says 249.476 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, jumping 1.198 million on the week and 1% on the year, with average hatchability dipping slightly to 78.5%. 191.503 million broiler-type chicks... Read More.

Broiler sets drop on week, but stay ahead of last year

Wednesday, March 19

Broiler hatchery numbers were mixed on the week while maintaining their faster than 2024 pace. The USDA says 249.95 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, falling 2.344 million on the week, but rising 1% on the year with average hatchability at 78.7%. 191.677... Read More.

National Farmers Union sets 2025 policy

Wednesday, March 12

The National Farmers Union has set its policy priorities for 2025. Rob Larew, NFU president, says the organization’s delegates are focused on advocating for America’s farmers and ranchers. “In so many parts of the country, the farm economy is really in question, and it... Read More.

Tabor Women’s Basketball Moves One Step Closer to KCAC Title, Sets Sights on Sterling

Friday, February 28

BOX SCOREHILLSBORO, Kan. (TaborBluejays.com) - The Tabor College Gymnasium was filled with a sea of fans dressed in white on Thursday evening as the Lady Bluejays kicked off the first round of the KCAC tournament, taking on the No. 7 ranked Bethany Swedes.Having... Read More.

Sides Scores 16, Sundell Sets Record, No. 12 K-State Women Rout Rival Kansas 90-60

Saturday, February 22

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) - Taryn Sides scored 15 points, Sernea Sundell set a school single-game record with 15 assists and No. 12 Kansas State celebrated a brief appearance by All-American Ayoka Lee with a 90-60 win over rival Kansas on Saturday.Lee, who missed eight... Read More.

Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale sets records

Friday, February 21

Record prices in the cattle market are carrying over to the bull market. Travis Meteer, University of Illinois Extension beef specialist, says the 2025 Illinois Performance Tested Bull (IPT) Sale was a record setter. “We actually set an all-time record for the average bull... Read More.