WICHITA — A smaller, yet no less electric, atmosphere is in store for area track and field athletes as they head to the state meet at Wichita State University’s Cessna Stadium. In a departure from…

Marmaton Valley isn’t happy about the distribution of recent wind farm payments to schools. Kim Ensminger, USD 256 superintendent, along with board member Bob Rhodes, shared their concerns with commissioners at Tuesday’s meeting. “I’m expressing…

The Marmaton River remembers. And on Easter Sunday as I stood on its northern banks, not far from the deep, rocky-bottomed section called the Kettle Hole, I swear I could hear it whispering. It might…

The Marmaton Valley school district expects to get about four times as much CARES funding in the next round of distribution to help schools impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Superintendent Kim Ensminger said the district…

MORAN — Marmaton Valley Junior High’s A team capped an undefeated season Thursday by defeating visiting Yates Center, 62-23. Marmaton Valley was led by the one-two punch of Dierks Kegler and Brayden Lawson, who scored…

Marmaton Valley Jr./Sr. High School students will spend the rest of the month in remote learning because of the coronavirus pandemic, as all area districts reported new cases this week. Marmaton Valley Superintendent Kim Ensminger…

Schools in Allen County can expect a boost in STEM programs thanks to nearly a million dollars in grants from the USDA. The grants will benefit schools in four counties: Allen, Franklin, Neosho and Woodson.…

MORAN — Humboldt pushed its winning streak to nine Thursday, sweeping past Southern Coffey County and host Marmaton Valley. Meanwhile, the Wildcats defeated Southern Coffey County in their portion of the triangular in straight sets,…

Only a few cases of the novel coronavirus have been reported in area schools, though those events have led to the quarantine of dozens of others in an effort to slow the spread of infection.…

Marmaton Valley High School’s Kaylee Becker was crowned 2020 Fall Homecoming Queen prior to Friday’s home football game with Chetopa. Members of the Homecoming Court are, front row from left, crown bearer Aiden Stotler and…