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Xavier edges Notre Dame 67-63
GREENSBORO, N.C. - Tu Holloway kept attacking the paint and knocking down tough shots for Xavier throughout the second half. It's no surprise the senior guard came through with the basket to help the Musketeers advance in the NCAA tournament.
No. 2-seeded Kansas avoids upset trend with win over Detroit
OMAHA, Neb. - Kansas coach Bill Self hardly broached the topic of fellow No. 2 seed Missouri's upset loss to Norfolk State on Friday. He figured there was no need - his players already knew.
USF shocks Temple 58-44
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - South Florida gave the Temple Owls an early preview of the Big East's grinding style, and the Bulls added another upset to the NCAA tournament.
Green records triple-double as Michigan State advances
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Draymond Green got on the phone earlier this week with a former Michigan State star.
Jackson's free throws lead Boilermakers past St. Mary's
OMAHA, Neb. - Having watched his team hang on against Saint Mary's after blowing a late double-digit lead, Purdue coach Matt Painter didn't point to a specific play that made the difference.
Ohio sends Michigan home with 65-60 victory
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Walter Offutt got a taste for what it was like to beat Michigan while he was at Ohio State. Clinching an upset win for Ohio over the Wolverines in the NCAA tournament is just a bit sweeter.
Lehigh upsets No. 2 seed Duke
GREENSBORO, N.C. - Mike Krzyzewski knew this year's Duke team had its flaws.
Saint Louis uses defense to oust Memphis
COLUMBUS, Ohio - During his years away from coaching as an ESPN commentator, Rick Majerus figured he'd have the perfect forum to discuss how much fun defense is.
Gonzaga's Stockton laughs off air ball
The ball left his hand and Gonzaga sophomore guard David Stockton's first thought was "uh-oh."
Zeller, North Carlonia ease past Vermont
GREENSBORO, N.C. - John Henson had a great seat on the North Carolina sideline to watch his teammates advance in the NCAA tournament. The question is how long the Tar Heels will have to win without him, not to mention if his sore left wrist will heal enough to make him a factor in March at all.
Mizzou makes exit in West Regional
OMAHA, Neb. - Missouri coach Frank Haith implored his team not to overlook Norfolk State. He spent all week trying to prove to his players that the Spartans were better than a No. 15 seed.
Georgetown moves on with 74-59 win over Belmont
COLUMBUS, Ohio - For a whole year Georgetown had to live with its failure last March, a second straight early-round NCAA exit. It haunted the Hoyas, angered them, drove them.
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Ellinwood Soup Sampler to benefit scholarship fund
ELLINWOOD - Ellinwood Knights of Columbus will have a soup sampler from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, at the St. Joseph Parish Center, 110 W. 2nd St. Several varieties of soup will be available to sample. Meal includes dessert and drink.
Two arrested after pursuit
Two adult males under age 21 were arrested Thursday night after a police pursuit in the city of Great Bend.
Communities work to slow expansion of crude oil moved by rail
BY CURTIS TATE
Oil taxes tempt recession-scarred U.S. states as prices plummet
BY MARK NIQUETTE and
Troy Dean Davis 1972 - 2015
LARNED - Troy Dean Davis, 43, passed away Jan. 16, 2015, at his home in Larned. He was born Jan. 3, 1972, in Great Bend, the son of Jerrold Dale and Sheryl Lynn Suchy Davis. A lifetime area resident, he was a service technician at Harper Camper Land in Great Bend.
Short-handed Barton knocks off No. 12 Hutchinson
It has been a hectic nine days for the Barton Community College men's basketball team. Nine days that including five games, three suspensions, two ranked opponents and one rival. Oh, yeah, and four wins.
Cougars end tough stretch with loss to No. 2 Hutchinson
It has been a rugged five days for the Barton Community College women's basketball team. About as tough a 5-day stretch as any team in the nation will see this season. It came to a conclusion Wednesday night with a loss Hutchinson, 73-45 at the Barton Gym.
Lessons from Paris
After the tragic shooting at a provocative magazine in Paris last week, I pointed out that given the foreign policy positions of France we must consider blowback as a factor. Those who do not understand blowback made the ridiculous claim that I was excusing the attack or even blaming the victims. Not at all, as I abhor the initiation of force. The police blaming victims when they search for the motive of a criminal.
America is Becoming a Welfare State
As the controversy builds over anything and everything relating to Barack Obama, many Republicans have come to believe that their party will prosper as a result.
Keystone pipeline scores wins in US House, Nebraska court
BY SEAN COCKERHAM
Robert Frank James 1931-2015
HOISINGTON - Robert Frank James, 83, died Jan. 15, 2015 at Cherry Village Nursing Home, Great Bend.
Kansas 150 1901-1925
