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USD 112 meets
By Alan Rusch Ellsworth County I-R HOLYROOD - At Monday's meeting of the Central Plains USD 112 board of education, a motion to have the district administrators renew or develop the existing agreements in softball and baseball for USD 112 was approved. The administrators were also instructed to investigate the potential of helping with transportation of student athletes to these sports. Bert Besthorn, board vice president, ...
Federal judge bars jury from hearing Bonds’ voicemails
SAN FRANCISCO - A federal judge on Thursday barred the jury at Barry Bonds' perjury trial from hearing angry voicemails the home run king left with his mistress during a stormy nine-year relationship. Prosecutors wanted to introduce the voicemails to show that Bonds was experiencing so-called "roid rage" when he left the messages demanding to know the whereabouts of Kimberly Bell.
Griffey Jr. back at Mariners camp with new job
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) - Ken Griffey Jr. says he was only thinking of his teammates when he retired abruptly last June, and he's returning to Seattle for a similar reason: to help the organization that gave him his start.
WILDCATS SPUTTER, HANG ON FOR WIN
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - Utah State wouldn't go away, hitting what seemed to be one improbable shot after another. Kansas State helped the Aggies along with a succession of mistakes that had coach Frank Martin fuming.
WILDCATS SPUTTER, HANG ON FOR WIN
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - Utah State wouldn't go away, hitting what seemed to be one improbable shot after another. Kansas State helped the Aggies along with a succession of mistakes that had coach Frank Martin fuming.
Boehner -- Don't fall for this trap
House Speaker John Boehner is falling for a trap, hook, line and sinker - and the Republican presidential nominee will reap the results of Boehner's folly.
Then you have to give some back
A 41-year-old woman, arrested in Callaway, Fla., for beating her husband with a rock, explained that she was angry that he was endangering his health by smoking despite being ill.
Lemonade, and smiles, like grandma made -- Funt
PHOENIX – This is not about politics or the economy, at least not directly. This is about Lemonade. "Lemonade, lemonade, like grandma made!" For 26 years, Derrick Moore has been selling drinks at sports venues across the West, but quenching thirst is only part of his mission. Moore is arguably the nation's top ballpark vendor of smiles. Fans attending games in Arizona, Southern California and Nevada – over 250 events each year – often can't ...
SELF WON’T LET KU FORGET
TULSA, Okla. (AP) - Brady Morningstar has heard about Northern Iowa for a year now. The Kansas senior has been reminded time and again about last season's second-round NCAA tournament loss to the Panthers and the sharp-shooting Ali Farokhmanesh. He's heard about it from friends, family, and most of all on the road at places like Missouri and Kansas State. Morningstar and the rest of the Jayhawks were reminded one final time on the eve ...
SELF WON’T LET KU FORGET
TULSA, Okla. (AP) - Brady Morningstar has heard about Northern Iowa for a year now. The Kansas senior has been reminded time and again about last season's second-round NCAA tournament loss to the Panthers and the sharp-shooting Ali Farokhmanesh. He's heard about it from friends, family, and most of all on the road at places like Missouri and Kansas State. Morningstar and the rest of the Jayhawks were reminded one final time on the eve ...
BCC’s Warren on threshold of 900th career victory
The Barton Community College baseball team took two of three in a non-conference series with Otero (Colo.) College during midweek play at Lawson-Biggs Field.
Langrehr named as top freshman in league
OLATHE - The Heart of America Athletic Conference recently released its 2010-11 all-conference men's basketball team.
Gonzaga knocks off St. John’s, 86-71
DENVER (AP) - That "11" on the bracket is only a number. The name that goes with it - "Gonzaga" - means a whole lot more.
UCLA builds early lead, holds off Michigan State
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - UCLA kept clanking free throws, Michigan State kept draining 3-pointers. It turned a potential rout into a nailbiter.
No. 6 seed Cincinnati tops No. 11 Missouri 78-63
WASHINGTON (AP) - Cincinnati wasn't about to play Missouri's game. Try to run on the Bearcats? Not this time. Their defense just kept getting in the way. One of the best defenses in the country held firm Thursday night in its opening game of the NCAA tournament. Sixth-seeded Cincinnati took the lead for good midway through the first half and held No. 11 seed Missouri to 38 percent shooting in a 78-63 victory. Big man ...
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Flood insurance rates to increase
Kansans evaluating their flood insurance needs should be aware of upcoming rate increases for new and renewal policies, according to Sandy Praeger, Commissioner of Insurance.
Mustangs ride early surge to win over Great Bend, 11-4
HAYS - Salina Central scored seven runs in the first two innings and coasted to an 11-4 victory over Great Bend on Saturday afternoon at Hays High School.
Fernandez, Marlins beat Phillies
PHILADELPHIA - Jose Fernandez pitched one-hit ball and struck out nine in seven dominant innings, getting his first major league win in the Miami Marlins' 2-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night.
Lady Eagles claim first at home invite
ELLINWOOD - The Ellinwood High School girls' track and field team finished first at their home invitational on Friday evening.
Lady Panthers sweep Hays to end WAC action at 5-1
HAYS - The Great Bend High School softball team swept a Western Athletic Conference doubleheader at Hays on Saturday, winning 8-2 and 10-1.
Guthrie throws four-hitter as Royals ease by White Sox
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Jeremy Guthrie ran his unbeaten streak to a club record 17 consecutive starts with a four-hitter in the Kansas City Royals' 2-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.
Cougars take third at NJCAA Region VI track championship
After three straight days at Barton Community College's track complex, the National Junior College Athletic Association Region VI Outdoor Championship wrapped up on Saturday.
Bulls move on with 99-93 win in Game 7
NEW YORK - Joakim Noah had 24 points and 14 rebounds, Marco Belinelli also scored 24 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the Brooklyn Nets 99-93 on Saturday night in Game 7 of their first-round series.
Central Plains qualifies whole team for state tournament
WaKEENEY - The Central Plains High School boys' tennis team rolled to a Class 3-1A regional championship on Friday evening at a tournament hosted by Trego Community.
Orb comes from behind to win Kentucky Derby on muddy track
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Orb was so far behind a wall of horses at the Kentucky Derby that even his jockey wasn't sure he could master the muddy track and make a run for the roses.
Welcome Board meets
The regular monthly meeting of the Welcome Inn Leisure Center Inc. was called to order by President Charles Wonsetler May 1, 2013 at 12:45 p.m.
Pawnee Heights display mesmerizes audience
ROZEL - Pawnee Heights students and teachers dazzled the audience with pictures and graphics during the school's second annual Academic Fair and Open House.
Joyce Fae Nye
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - Joyce Fae Nye, 86, joined her family in heaven on March 5, 2013, in Oklahoma City. Born in Oakley, she was the eldest of seven children born to Charles Verner Fechner and Thelma Irene Walker Fechner. Joyce loved to read and as a child spent many hours rocking a cradle with her foot while losing herself in the pages of her favorite books. She met her future husband, Harold R. Nye, ...
GBRH is Boston strong
With the recent events that occurred in Boston during the marathon and the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, Great Bend Regional Hospital wanted to show its support for the individuals who may have been impacted by these events. Chief Human Resources Officer Robert Bilak joined the organization six months ago from JetBlue Airways in New York, N.Y. Boston, Logan International Airport is one of their main bases with an employee population that is one ...
