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McPherson College Honors Young Alumni at Homecoming

Tuesday, September 30

McPHERSON, Kan. — Each year, McPherson College recognizes the accomplishments of young alumni during the Honors Convocation at Homecoming. This year, the three alumni receiving Young Alumni Awards on September 26 in a ceremony at Brown Auditorium included Kristen (Cossaart) Graff '96, Shawn McGowan... Read More.

Young, but Developed, Experienced, and Talented; 2025 McPherson Bullpup Football Season Preview

Friday, August 1

McPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson Bullpups faced a roller coaster of a 2024 season as injuries and a tough schedule resulted in a 5-5 season.The teams McPherson lost to in the 2024 season finished with three or fewer losses, including in the playoffs. The first... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Kaci Young, Halstead Softball

Wednesday, July 30

HALSTEAD, Kan. — Congratulations to this week's Ad Astra Radio Athlete of the Week, Halstead's Kaci Young.The week - Young had a strong performance at the USSSA Nationals earlier this month. In seven games, Young batted .429, scored eight runs and had seven RBIs.... Read More.

Former Cy Young Winner Keuchel Inks Minors Deal with Royals

Wednesday, July 9

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MLB.com) - The Royals have signed former AL Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel to a Minor League deal, the team announced Wednesday morning.Keuchel, 37, held a workout for the team last week and reached 92 mph on his fastball, according to a... Read More.

5th Annual Barton County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Seeks Young Innovators, Mentors & Supporters

Wednesday, February 19

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development and the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce announce the return of the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC) for Barton County students in grades 7-12. This unique competition empowers middle and high school students to develop and pitch... Read More.

Bethany College Hosts Over 500 Young Men for “Real Men Sing” Vocal Workshop

Friday, January 31

LINDSBORG, KAN., (JAN. 30, 2025) — Bethany College hosted over 500 young men from nearly 40 schools across Kansas on Jan. 30 for the annual Real Men Sing vocal workshop. This celebrated event provides an inspiring opportunity for students in grades 4-12 to explore... Read More.

Briar and Young Lead Charge in Women’s Warriors Comeback Win at Avila

Wednesday, November 27

BOX SCOREKANSAS CITY, Mo. (SCWarriors.com) - The Lady Warriors secured their third straight KCAC win to start the conference season against the Avila University Eagles on Saturday afternoon. Both teams had great stretches in the game, but the Warriors came out with a... Read More.

Lugo 2nd, Ragans 4th in AL Cy Young Voting

Thursday, November 21

By Anne RogersKANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) - The Royals’ remarkable turnaround from 56-106 in 2023 to 86-76 and a postseason berth in ’24 was fueled by their starting pitching. Kansas City boasted one of the best rotations in baseball, which included a dynamic one-two... Read More.

McPherson College Honors Young Alumni at Homecoming

Tuesday, October 22

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — Each year, McPherson College recognizes the accomplishments of young alumni during the Honors Convocation at Homecoming. This year, the five alumni receiving Young Alumni Awards on October 18 in a ceremony at Brown Auditorium included Nathan ’95 and... Read More.

Sen. Moran, Sen. Warner, Sen. Young, Rep. LaHood & Rep. Kildee Introduce Legislation to Increase Rural Housing Investment

Thursday, August 1

By the Office of the United States Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Todd Young (R.-Ind) and U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16) and Dan Kildee (MI-08) today introduced legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code to clarify that... Read More.

Barton Track & Field’s Williamson and Young Earn National Athletes of the Week Honors

Friday, May 10

GREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - Jazmine Williamson and Christopher Young of the Barton Community College track and field program have been named the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Outdoor Women and Men's National Junior College... Read More.

Ratzlaff, Van Zelfden Named Young Kansans

Wednesday, May 1

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Two outstanding Hutchinson Community College students were recognized as the 2024 Young Kansan Award winners at a ceremony on campus on May 1. The students will also be honored during the College’s commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 3.Megan... Read More.