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Cheyenne Ackerman Game Report: vs Stanton County
Spearville was sadly handed a loss on Monday, but Cheyenne Ackerman did her best to prevent it. Despite the defeat, Ackerman was still locked in as she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Even though Ackerman couldn't...
Pawnee & Stafford counties included in disaster declaration winter storms
WASHINGTON —President Biden declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Kansas and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe winter storm from January 8 to January 16, 2024, according to a statement from the White House.
Barton Ag Instructor Dr. Vic Martin - Agriculture and Labor
The drought monitor report as of Tuesday, April 30 shows moderate drought in the central part of Kansas increasing and now encompasses all of Barton, Stafford, and half of Pawnee County. Southeast Kansas is faring the best currently. The six to ten-day outlook (May 7 to 11) indicates a 40 to 60% chance of likely above normal temperatures and near normal precipitation. The eight to fourteen-day outlook (May 9 to 15) indicates near normal for temperatures and a 33 to 40% leaning above normal for precipitation. Not the precipitation forecast we need.
Softball Game Preview: Medicine Lodge on Home-Turf
After two games on the road, Medicine Lodge is heading back home. They will take on the Spearville Lancers at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Medicine Lodge is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season. Medicine Lodge lost 15-5 to Kingman on Thursday.
Baseball Recap: Hoisington picks up seventh straight win at home
Hoisington came tearing into Tuesday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.7 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Larned Indians 4-3. This was payback for Hoisington, who suffered a 4-1 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Family of fallen officer works to get his badge number retired
Macksville, Kan. (KAKE) - Seventeen years ago Tim Buckman died in the line of duty, trying to protect people from a deadly series of tornadoes. “When that page came over, I dropped to my knees and it was the most gut wrenching scream because my dad was my best friend,” said December Buckman, Tim Buckman's daughter.
Softball Recap: Claire Cunningham can't quite lead Medicine Lodge over Spearville
After flying high against Spearville on Tuesday, Medicine Lodge came back down to earth. The Medicine Lodge Indians fell 9-4 to the Spearville Lancers on Tuesday. Medicine Lodge was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Spearville apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played.
Softball Game Recap: Spearville Comes Up Short
If Spearville was riding high off their 16-5 takedown of Stanton County on Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Spearville Lancers lost 16-1 to the Medicine Lodge Indians on Tuesday. The defeat continues a trend for Spearville in their matchups with Medicine Lodge: they've now lost three in a row.
Baseball Recap: Skyline finds home field redemption against Spearville
There's no place like home for Skyline, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-8 win over the Spearville Lancers on Thursday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Skyline considering their one-run performance the contest before.
Family Medicine in Larned gives books to families at Well Child visits
While the Family Medicine Clinic at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital (PVCH) provides high-quality treatment for children’s physical health, the staff goes a step further for the little ones, said Jewel Davis, clinic manager. Since the clinic cares for the whole child, it participates in the Turn a Page –...
Man guilty of cashing forged payroll check at Larned bank
PAWNEE COUNTY—A jury on Wednesday found a Kansas man guilty of felony charges of Forgery and Theft by Deception. The two-day trial was conducted in the Pawnee County District Court against Adam Collinge, 43 of Topeka, according to Pawnee County Attorney Doug McNett. The charges stem from an allegation...
Baseball Game Preview: Spearville Leaves Home
Spearville is 9-1 against Minneola since April of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Spearville Lancers will head out on the road to face off against the Minneola Wildcats at 4:00 p.m. The last three games Spearville has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Small plane misses runway in SW Kansas, stops in yard
BUCKLON, Kan. (KWCH) - A pilot is okay after having trouble with landing gear in Ford County. The Kansas Highway Patrol said the issue caused the 2009 Turbo Prop to miss the grass landing strip that runs South of Center Street and West of South Washington Street in Bucklin. The aircraft stopped in the yard of a home at 710 West Center Street.
Softball Game Recap: Greensburg Takes a Loss
Greensburg fell victim to East Central and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the East Central Trojans. Greensburg has struggled against East Central recently, as their matchup on Thursday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup. Harper Adams...
Softball Recap: Medicine Lodge has no trouble against Spearville
Medicine Lodge had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Spearville Lancers 16-1. That 15 run margin sets a new team best for Medicine Lodge this season. Jhayla Alojacin made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the...
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