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McPherson USD 418 Making Changes to 2025-26 School Year Student Fees

Wednesday, July 16

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson USD 418 is making a change in how it handles student fees for the 2025-26 school year.In March, the Board of Education adopted a Learning Resource Fee, which would replace previous variable fees with a consistent flat rate, which will... Read More.

Local Student Athletes Show Out in State Trap Shooting Tournament

Monday, June 16

SEDGWICK, Kan. - Student-athletes around Kansas came together June 14-15 in Sedgwick for the State Trap Shooting Tournament.The 1A tournament took place Saturday, June 14, kicking off the busy weekend. Southern Coffey County took home the top spot in Novice and Jr. Varsity while taking... Read More.

Area Student Athletes Wrap Up State Skeet Shooting Tournament

Friday, June 13

KECHI, Kan. - Prior to the big State High School Trap Shooting Tournament this upcoming weekend, local student athletes from Little River, Hillsboro, Sterling, and Remington High Schools competed in the State Skeet Shooting Tournament.The athletes competed in the 1A tournament Thursday, June 12... Read More.

Local Baseball Student Athletes to Play in KABC Senior All State Game June 18

Friday, June 13

WICHITA, Kan. - The Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches released the full rosters for the KABC Senior All-State game held Wed., June 18 at Equity Bank Park in Wichita.The KABC released their baseball All-State honorees from the high school baseball season. CLICK HERE to view the... Read More.

Nickerson-South Hutchinson USD 309 Staff Member Faces Charges for Unlawful Sexual Relations with Student, Serving Alcohol to Minors

Monday, June 2

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — A staff member in Nickerson-South Hutchinson USD 309 is facing charges involving sex with a student and serving alcohol to minors.Whitney Shull is charged in a case investigated by the Sedgwick County Sheriff's office at the request of Reno County... Read More.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held for NCCC Student Union Plaza

Wednesday, May 14

CHANUTE, Kan. — A formal ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the Student Union Plaza project on the Neosho County Community College (NCCC) Chanute Campus on Wednesday, May 14.Ahead of the May 2025 NCCC Board of Trustees Meeting, the NCCC Foundation welcomed students, staff,... Read More.

Allen Community College Announces Inaugural Student Leadership Award Recipients

Monday, May 12

IOLA, Kan. — Allen Community College has announced the recipients of their inaugural Student Leadership Award.The award aims to highlight students who inspire others, contribute positively to their environment, and take on leadership roles that benefit the broader college community,Recipients are nominated by Allen... Read More.

Agriscience student research strengthens career aspirations

Friday, March 14

The Michigan FFA Star in Agriscience has been studying the environmental impacts of hydraulic fuel since seventh grade. Chesaning FFA’s Sterling Tomac tells Brownfield he was inspired by his dad, who works as a contractor in highly sensitive environmental areas. “If a conventional hydraulic... Read More.

Barton County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Awards Student Entrepreneurs Cash Prizes

Thursday, March 6

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton County's fifth annual Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC) continues to grow, showcasing the talents of young entrepreneurs and fostering an innovative business spirit among local students. On March 5, 2025, Barton County’s YEC Tradeshow was held at the Great Bend... Read More.

Iowa FFA student to donate 20,000 pounds of produce

Wednesday, February 26

An Iowa FFA student plans to donate 20,000 pounds of produce to local nonprofits this year. Lauren Schroeder of the Calmus-Wheatland Chapter in the east-central part of the state says she’s been growing vegetables on an acre and-a-half plot and recently donated $30,000-worth of... Read More.

McPherson High School Student Lane Turner Presented Rudd Scholarship Monday

Tuesday, February 25

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson High School senior Lane Turner and his parents were surprised by Rudd Foundation representatives Monday, as they presented Lane with a $100,000 scholarship and a full 4-year ride to Kansas State University.The Rudd Foundation strives to help those with... Read More.

Eisenhower Elementary School Fifth Grade Student Wins 2025 McPherson County All Schools Day Button Contest

Wednesday, February 19

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County All Schools Day Button design contest has a winner. This year's design was made by Eisenhower Elementary School 5th grade student Grant Timson.Grant will receive a $200 prize for submitting the winning entry, which will be featured... Read More.