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St. John reschedules game
ST. JOHN - The St. John High School girls' and boys' basketball games at Kinsley that were postponed on Dec. 20 have been rescheduled for Monday, Feb. 13.
K-State moves into No. 23 spot
Syracuse is No. 1 in The Associated Press' Top 25 for a fourth straight week and Pittsburgh is out of the poll for the first time since the middle of 2009-10.
RUN FOR THE ROSES
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) - The Oregon Ducks had waited 95 years to win another Rose Bowl, and the last few seconds stretched for an eternity. The players in mirrored helmets held each other back on the sideline, waiting on tiptoes for video review to confirm Wisconsin was out of time.
No. 4 Baylor remains undefeated, wins Big 12 opener over Texas A&M
WACO, Texas - Perry Jones III had 14 points with 12 rebounds and fourth-ranked Baylor remained undefeated with a 61-52 victory over Texas A&M in the Big 12 opener for both teams Monday night.
Great Bend entertains McPherson
Great Bend High School's basketball teams return to action tonight for initial games after the holidays.
Jones says Cowboys need to accept 8-8 season, move on
IRVING, Texas (AP) - Owner Jerry Jones has repeatedly said the Dallas Cowboys are just getting started with Jason Garrett as their head coach.
No. 12 Michigan State beats No. 18 Georgia in 3OTs
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Brandon Boykin hopes Georgia learned an important lesson from the Outback Bowl.
Chiefs coaching situation front, center
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Romeo Crennel spent much of Monday morning meeting with his players, laying out the groundwork for the offseason. He planned to spend the afternoon on evaluations, which Kansas City Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli will use to help reshape the roster.
Tebow, Broncos in playoffs despite 7-3 loss to Chiefs
DENVER (AP) - Even in defeat, Tim Tebow came out a winner.
Jayhawks run over North Dakota 84-58
LAWRENCE (AP) - As head-turning as the numbers are, the 30 points and 21 rebounds Thomas Robinson posted Saturday were not what excited Kansas coach Bill Self the most.
Southwestern College goes green
WINFIELD – Green Team Southwestern was founded in 2008 in response to the growing interest in environmental stewardship on the Southwestern College campus in Winfield. In 2007, President Dick Merriman made Southwestern a charter signatory of the American College and University President's Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) and students petitioned the administration of the college asking that a change towards a more environmentally conscious campus be made. At that point the college completed a greenhouse gas emission inventory that now serves as a baseline for tracking the institution's energy consumption. In 2009, Southwestern College incorporated the phrase "to live by and ...
Program addresses black-footed ferret’s return
Celebrate the rediscovery of the black-footed ferret, North America's rarest mammal, and its return to Kansas during the program "Back from the Brink: Black Footed Ferret Reintroduction in Kansas" from 2-3 p.m. on Jan. 15 at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center.
Moran to make GB visit
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, R-Kan., will make a visit to Great Bend today, talking at the Noon Lions Club meeting held at the Highland Hotel and Convention Center North Heritage Room. He is scheduled to be in town from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Golden Belt SCORE Chapter celebrates huge milestones in 2011
Golden Belt Chapter 673 of SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) is proud to celebrate the achievements of its local board, along with the achievements of its organization at a national level. SCORE is a national service organization connecting retired business experts with small business owners and entrepreneurs. "Our chapter is here to help entrepreneurs grow their small businesses," says Chapter president Brock McPherson. "We help entrepreneurs with creating a business plan, outlining an operating budget, learning how to manage employees, or anything that has to do with starting, managing, and growing a small business."
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Hoisington to hold rental property owner agreement meeting
HOISINGTON - The City of Hoisington will hold a meeting to discuss the property owner rental agreement that the Hoisington City Council recently enacted.
Help sought with hazard survey
Barton County citizens are being asked to help with current hazard mitigation planning efforts by taking a survey that asks for participants opinions about hazards, funding and the current Hazard Mitigation Plan. Local participation is important in the development of emergency plans.
Nibali becomes first Italian to win Tour de France since 1998
PARIS - Vincenzo Nibali put his lungs and legs to work one last time, marching up to the winner's podium of the Tour de France and sighing deeply before the Italian anthem echoed over the Champs-Elysees.
UP IN THE AIR
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - The presumptive favorite to win the starting right guard spot with the Kansas City Chiefs worked out with the third team on Monday. The guy who is challenging him for the spot slid over to center during another portion of the workout.
Mark Bomgardner, 1963-2014
HUTCHINSON - Mark A. Bomgardner, 51, of Hutchinson, went home to be with his Savior, July 27 at Reno County Hospice House. He may have lost his battle with cancer, but he conquered the grave when he accepted Christ as his savior. He was born May 31, 1963 in Joplin, MO, the son of Bob and Judy Allen Bomgardner. He was a 1981 graduate of Dodge City High School, and received his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from Fort Hays State University. He was a Hutchinson resident for the past 15 years moving from Great Bend.
Judge rules against Sterling
LOS ANGELES - A judge ruled against Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling on Monday in his attempt to block the $2 billion sale of the Los Angeles Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.
Golden Belt swimmers compete in West Division Swim Meet
MANHATTAN - The Golden Belt Swim Squad portion of the Western Kansas Swim Club was led by Cole Pierce in the West Division swim meet.
Thomas, Torre, others inducted into Hall of Fame
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - Frank Thomas choked back tears, Joe Torre apologized for leaving people out of his speech and Tony La Russa said he felt uneasy.
Susie Ackerman 1919 - 2014
SPEARVILLE - Susie Ackerman, 95, died July 26, at Presbyterian Manor of the Plains in Dodge City. Born March 7, 1919, in Pratt, she was the daughter of Michael and Alice Duncan Shanley. On Oct. 2, 1951, she married John F. Ackerman in Pratt. He preceded her in death on Jan. 17, 2003. An area resident since 1951, she was a homemaker.
Billy Wayne “Bill” Brack 1930 - 2014
Billy Wayne "Bill" Brack 1930 - 2014
Anna Lee (Moody) Brack 1931 - 2014
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. - Anna Lee (Moody) Brack, 83, a resident of Mountain Home, Ark. passed away Saturday, July 26, at her residence.
Deena Kay Erb 1959 - 2014
SPRING HILL - Deena Kay Erb, 55, passed away July 27, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on Jan. 12, 1959, in Nevada, Mo. to Elton Eugene and Helen Nadine (Spencer) Anders. She grew up in Walker, Mo. and attended Walker High School then went on to receive her LPN license from Fort Scott Community College. On Feb. 10, 1979, she married Paul Gerard Erb in Nevada, Mo. They lived in Albert, then they moved to Bucklin, for 15 years and then to Spring Hill in 2009. She was an LPN for 35 years, working for Olathe ...
SJS holding school enrollment
ELLINWOOD - St. Joseph School enrollment will be held Wednesday, Aug. 6, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the SJS library. If parents cannot make it that day to enroll their child, they may contact the office to make an appointment by calling 620-564-2721.
