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Boot Hill Casino Announces $10,000 Annual Scholarship and Award to Fort Hays State University

Monday, May 12

DODGE CITY, Kan. (May 5, 2025) — Boot Hill Casino & Resort managed by BHCMC, LLC, a subsidiary of Butler National Corporation (OTCQX: BUKS), proudly announces a new partnership between its charitable giving initiative, the Boot Hill TRAIL Program, and Fort Hays State University... Read More.

Bullpup Baseball Takes Two Wins in Sooner State

Saturday, May 3

MIDWEST CITY, Okla. - McPherson High School's Varsity Baseball team took a lengthy road trip Friday, May 2 to Midwest City, Okla. to face two Oklahoma schools at Carl Albert High School. The Bullpups walked off Noble and pitched a shutout against Carl Albert.vs. Noble:... Read More.

Governor Kelly Issues State of Disaster Emergency Proclamation to Allow for Motor Carrier Waiver

Thursday, May 1

Governor Laura Kelly issued a state of disaster emergency proclamation Wednesday, April 30, to allow a waiver for hours of service for motor carriers in Kansas. Areas within Kansas and surrounding states are experiencing a fuel shortage causing long lines at fuel terminals thereby... Read More.

Relive the Best of ’80s Rock at the Kansas State Fair with Hairball Thursday, Sept. 11

Monday, April 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Get ready to rock! Hairball takes the stage at the Nex-Tech Grandstand during the 2025 Kansas State Fair on Thursday, September 11, at 7:30 PM!As part of their Silver Anniversary Tour, Hairball is celebrating 25 years of bringing the biggest hits... Read More.

Little River Sports Roundup: Two Powerlifters Win State, Track Finishes Top 5 at Halstead, Baseball Stays Undefeated

Friday, April 18

POWERLIFTING The Little River Powerlifting team took to Claflin Saturday, April 12, finishing with 16 medals in total and two state title winners.Lu Mey Cronje and Reece Erickson each won a title in their girls powerlifting events. Cronje won the 140.4 overall weight class, placing... Read More.

McPherson County Extension Agent Shad Marston Wins State Communications Award from Kansas Association of County Agricultural Agents

Friday, April 18

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Shad Marston, County Extension Agent with McPherson County K-State Research and Extension, recently won State in the Communications Award category from the Kansas Association of County Agricultural Agents. This was for his communication work/audio recordings on Ad Astra Radio!Each Monday,... Read More.

Noah Hill Officially Signs with Wichita State Basketball

Thursday, April 17

WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - Wichita State officially announced the signing of Noah Hill to a financial aid agreement Wednesday afternoon.Out of Wichita's prep powerhouse, Sunrise Christian Academy, Hill reclassified to the 2025 signing class, joining the Shockers' class that also features Tyrus Rathan-Mayes, Pierre... Read More.

KEMFA Holds 2025 State Powerlifting Meet

Monday, April 14

CLAFLIN, Kan. – Many area high schoolers competed at the Kansas Eight Man Football Association State Powerlifting Meet at Central Plains High School on Saturday.Five individuals took home overall state championships at the event. On the boys side, Cale Thompson of Central Plains took... Read More.

Hispanic College Institue at Fort Hays State University Returns for Summer 2025

Thursday, April 10

HAYS, Kan. — The Hispanic College Institute, a free, four-day three-night residential program, is returning to Fort Hays State University June 4-7.The program is open to the current class of 2026 and 2027 high school students with a 2.5 GPA or above and provides... Read More.

Kansas State Department of Education Names 2025 Career and Technical Education Scholars

Wednesday, April 9

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) announced this week that 200 Kansas high school seniors have earned the recognition as 2025 Kansas Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholars. They were announced Tuesday at the Kansas State Board of Education meeting... Read More.

Kansas State Department of Education Names 2025 Career and Technical Education Scholars

Wednesday, April 9

2025 Kansas State Fair T-Shirt Design Contest Open through April 30

Monday, April 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Voting is open for the 2025 Kansas State Fair T-Shirt Design Contest. Vote by “liking” your favorite design on the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation's Facebook post. Comments will not count as votes. Don't forget to vote on the Youth Division... Read More.