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Royals Lose 1B Pasquantino to Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

By: Dave Skretta, AP News KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Royals slugger Vinnie Pasquantino has a torn labrum in his right shoulder and will undergo season-ending surgery, taking one of the best hitters out of the Kansas City lineup as it strives to turn around... Read More.

USD 308 Schools has Tentative Bargaining Agreement between BOE and HNEA

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson School Board and Teachers’ Education Association reached a tentative agreement late on June 13, 2023.After only two meetings, both sides have agreed to language, raises, and other negotiated items for the 2023-2024 school year.Teachers will receive step and vertical... Read More.

Officials Welcome new K-14 Realignment in Reno, Rice Counties

NICKERSON, Kan. – Local officials and representatives of the Kansas Department of Transportation held a ribbon cutting today for the new K-14 realignment between Hutchinson and Sterling.The new highway opened this afternoon, after the ribbon cutting.The realigned K-14 provides a 15-mile asphalt freeway with... Read More.

27th Annual Warrior Wood and Wedge A Success

By: Sterling College Athletics NEWTON, Kan. (scwarriors.com) -The 27th Annual Warrior Wood & Wedge Golf Tournament took place Saturday, June 10th, at Sand Creek Station in Newton, Kansas.Thirty-six teams participated in this year's event. The proceeds from the tournament are used to purchase new athletic... Read More.

High Nitrate Levels in Yoder Water

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – Nitrate levels have risen again above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test was collected on June 6, 2023. The level tested at 11.2 mg/L, which exceeds the Kansas and... Read More.

2024 State Basketball Sites Selected

By: KSHSAA Coverered Staff TOPEKA, Kan. – The 2024 Class 1A DI State Basketball Championships are headed to the Colby Event Center March  6-9, 2024, while class 2A will compete at the United Wireless Arena in Dodge City.The KSHSAA maintains a very strong relationship with... Read More.

Fort Larned BOE Approves Negotiated Agreement, Pay Increase

LAREND, Kan. – The 2023-24 Negotiated Agreement with their certified staff was approved by the Fort Larned US 495 Board of Education Monday. The agreement calls for an average four percent pay raise for teachers. The board also approved raises for other employees, three... Read More.

McPherson School Board Discusses Bond Options, Board Vacancies

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Some 40 people attended Monday night's McPherson USD 418 Board of Education meeting, with many of them asking the board to consider placing a bond proposal on the ballot in November. In May, voters turned down an $88.5 million proposal that’s... Read More.