Month: March 2025

Mark Allen Carroll, 67, Pratt, died Tuesday March 11, 2025, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. Mark was born Feb. 8, 1958, in Pittsburg, to William Carroll and Margaret “Peg” (Diskin) Beech. After school, he enlisted…

MANHATTAN — After more than a decade of innovation labs that have helped feed the world and improve global food systems in partnership with the U.S. federal government, Kansas State University will suspend the operation…

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Stevens County Health Department have reported a positive case of measles in a resident of Stevens County, a rural county of around 5,250 residents in…

In February, the House of Representatives narrowly passed a Republican budget resolution, delivering a key victory for Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and President Donald Trump — but at what cost? The 217-215 vote advanced a…

The Allen Red Devils look to rebound from a Wednesday sweep by Des Moines Area Community College Saturday when they host Kirkwood Community College Saturday. It’s a case of out of the frying pan and…

The Crest High School Lady Lancers Cinderella run to the state tournament came to an end Wednesday in Dodge City with a 76-27 loss to undefeated Little River.   The Lady Redskins jumped out to…

The Allen Red Devil softballers seem to be on a bit of an early tear after winning four of their last five games following Tuesday’s 4-2, 5-3 sweep of Southwestern Community College. Strong pitching and…

The Allen Community College Red Devils will not play for a national title. The National Junior College Athletic Association did not pick them up as an at-large bid during Tuesday’s selection announcement. Following last Saturday’s…

Scott R. Welch, 44, Moran, was killed Wednesday evening from injuries he suffered in what became a horrific chain reaction wreck east of Moran. The Kansas Highway Patrol said Welch was hauling a large bale…

With the start of construction just days away, Allen Community College is hitting the pause button on what would be a $10 million career and technical education facility. The decision came at the end of Wednesday’s…