All-KCAC Spring Teams
Softball First team Raegan Rector-u, Oklahoma Wesleyan, fr., 1B, Sand Springs, Okla. Darcy Gillen, Tabor, jr., 2B, Yuba City, Calif. Makenna Mitchell-u, Friends, sr., 3B,… Login to continue reading Login…
June 2023
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MAYB tourney slated
The Kansan Staff WICHITA — The 30th Mid-America Youth Basketball Summer Kickoff Tournament is scheduled for Friday through Sunday at various venues throughout the region.… Login to continue reading Login…
Sluggin’ Rebels drop league opener in 10 innings
Newton falls to Kansas Cannons on the road The Kansan Staff AUGUSTA — The Kansas Cannons scored three runs with two outs in the bottom… Login to continue reading Login…
Wind Surge drops five-run lead in loss
Ornelas double lifts Missions past Wichita The Kansan Staff SAN ANTONIO — The Wichita Wind Surge gave up a five-run lead in a 6-5 loss… Login to continue reading Login…
South Dillons to add fuel stop
By Chad Frey Newton Kansan Dillon Stores announced June 6 plans for a new Dillons Fuel Center at 1410 S. Kansas, in the parking lot… Login to continue reading Login…
Estes: Voting to secure the border, reduce Washington’s spending
Each month I want to provide you with regular updates about what’s going on in our nation’s capital and throughout the 4th District of Kansas. Here’s what happened in May.
All-Star game marks growth of six-man football
When the Kansas Six-Man Football All-Star Game returned to Bethel College’s Thresher Stadium Saturday afternoon, it came after a season of expansion and change for the sport in the state. Last fall was the first season the sport was a championship sport under the Kansas State High School Activities Association.
Pedal car shows up at farmers market, to be raffled
As a father and son rode a “Rhoades Car” into the Harvey County Farmers Market on June 3, there was a popular question asked. “Did you build that contraption?” Rider Chad Frey answered quickly.
Prairie Doc Perspective: “How Are You? Does Midwestern Politeness Get In The Way?”
Midwest Culture is unique. We “America’s Heartlanders” are known for our outdoor hobbies, farming, winter survival strategies, hard work and country living. We are also known for our politeness. It is at times an autopilot response to hold a door open, greet another with a smile, drop off treats for a neighbor or when running into someone familiar ask, “how are you?” How often have we asked, “how are you” and heard the answer, “good” or “fine” or even answered this question ourselves this way.
Kelly’s Vetoes: Visionary, Vindictive, or Otherwise
In 2023, Governor Laura Kelly issued a near record number of vetoes (though close to half were overturned). What were her motivations in making use of her veto power so extensively? Some of Kelly’s vetoes reflect her very practical, service-oriented vision for Kansas.