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99.3/1370 KIOL to Provide Another Year of Iola Mustang Football on the Air

Friday, June 20

IOLA, Kan. - Iola Radio will bring another season of coverage of Iola High School sports, starting with the full football season for the Mustangs in 2025.Iola finished the 2024 season with a 4-5 record, falling in the first round of the playoffs to Prairie... Read More.

McPherson College’s Nakazono Named KCAC Staff Athletic Trainer of the Year

Monday, June 16

By KCAC SportsWICHITA, Kan. (KCACSports.com) - Nathan Morrison of Kansas Wesleyan University and Ryo Nakazono of McPherson College were named the 2024-25 KCAC Head Athletic Trainer of the Year and Staff Athletic Trainer of the Year, respectively, the conference office announced Monday. This is... Read More.

Kansas Inks Big 12 Coach of the Year Dan Fitzgerald to New 6-Year Deal

Tuesday, June 10

By Kansas AthleticsLAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – On the heels of one of the finest seasons in Kansas baseball history, including a program record 42 regular season wins, Director of Athletics Travis Goff announced Tuesday that 2025 Big 12 Coach of the Year Read More.

Allen Community College Board of Trustees Expected to Take Action on Recommendation to Continue Four Day a Week Class Schedule

Sunday, June 8

Allen Community College Board of Trustees are expected to take action Tuesday evening on a recommendation to continue with a four day a week class schedule, which was adopted on a trial basis for the 2024-25 academic year. Surveys conducted among students during the fall... Read More.

Red Raiders, Former Kansas High School Player of the Year NiJaree Canady Heading to WCWS Championship Series

Tuesday, June 3

By: Texas Tech Athletics Communications OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – This season has been one of numerous "firsts" for the Texas Tech softball program. On Wednesday, the Red Raiders will add another one as Texas Tech will play for its first softball national championship in history.WCWS... Read More.

2025 Consumer Confidence Report Covering Calendar Year 2024 for Reno County Water District #8 and #101

Monday, June 2

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — All community public water supply systems are required by federal and state regulations to provide their customers with an annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report – CCR). The reports for the two water districts are available at the website... Read More.

Dan Fitzgerald Wins Big 12 Baseball Coach of the Year; Five Jayhawks Receive All-Big 12 Awards

Wednesday, May 21

IRVING, Tex. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas Head Baseball Coach Dan Fitzgerald has been named the Big 12 Coach of the Year and five Jayhawks earned postseason honors, the conference office announced Tuesday.Fitzgerald is the first Big 12 Coach of the Year in program... Read More.

13 CCC Tigers Receive SAC All-Conference Honors during 2024-25 School Year

Tuesday, May 13

By Tyler Swanson - Central Christian College Sports Information DirectorMcPHERSON, Kan. (CCCTigers.com) - With the announcement of All Conference Honors for Baseball and Softball, we are proud to announce that Central had 13 student athletes in total receive SAC honors during the 2024-25 school... Read More.

Greater Wichita YMCA Names Brad Dillon Volunteer of the Year and Tim Peitner Coach of the Year at Annual Celebration

Thursday, May 8

WICHITA, Kan. — Upholding its legacy as a volunteer-led organization guided by service, the Greater Wichita YMCA recently honored Brad Dillon as its 2024 Volunteer of the Year and Tim Peitner as the 2024 Coach of the Year. They are the highest awards presented... Read More.

Great Bend City Council Approves Three Year Contract with Animal Medical Center of Great Bend to Provide Services for Brit Spaugh Zoo

Tuesday, April 22

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend City Council Monday approved a three-year contract with Animal Medical Center of Great Bend to provide veterinary services for Brit Spaugh Zoo. The clinic owned by Dr. Nels Lindberg is purchasing the clinic of the current provider,... Read More.

Turkey hatchery trend stays below a year ago

Monday, April 14

Turkey supplies will likely get tighter in the coming months. The USDA says 24.592 million turkey eggs were in incubation at the start of April, a drop of 6% on the year, partially due to de-population caused by the spread of highly pathogenic avian... Read More.

Bauer reflects on year as Iowa FFA State President

Monday, April 14

Photo of Collin Bauer by Brent Barnett/Brownfield Iowa FFA’s outgoing state president says the organization has made a lasting impact on his life. Collin Bauer tells Brownfield he’s traveled nationally and internationally over the last year meeting with policy makers and ag producers. He... Read More.