Supercentenarian dies at 111
Supercentenarian Julia Kabance's independence may have been part of the reason she lived so long, she said. Because she never married, “I could do whatever I wanted,” Kabance told a reporter two years ago.
November 2021
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Kansas profiles: Using data to help farmers
If you have a sore foot, you don’t want your doctor to treat you for a headache. If you have a stomachache, you don’t want your doctor to put a cast on your hand.
Area artists exhibit to open
The art of McPherson County artisans Ann Zerger and Chip Parker will be taking to an outdoor stage this winter, when the duo's "Parallels" opens fully at Dyck Arboretum of the Plains. Zerger and Parker are behind Prairie Works Design Inc., a Moundridgebased studio.
Secrecy shrouds football call
Fort Scott Community College’s once proud football program collapsed amid poor on-field performances, high personnel turnover and a player’s death. The team’s downfall went from the top-ranked program to nonexistent in 12 years.
Make space for ‘Office’ companion, ‘1619 Project’
1. “The 1619 Project,” created by Nikole Hannah-Jones and The New York Times Magazine (One World, nonfiction) What it’s about: A dramatic expansion of The New York Times Magazine’s Pulitzer Prize-winning 2019 project containing essays, poems and photos that explore the legacy of slavery in America and key moments of struggle and resistance.
Sheet pan meals mean easy prep
Baking all the ingredients necessary for a delicious meal in one container is a smart way to approach dinner. It’s easy to clean up, simple to prepare and can be tailored to fit the tastebuds of your family. Sheet pan meals are the oven version of a slow cooker set on high.
Report card for Kansas’ upset of Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — Kansas football ended its eight-game losing streak with a 57-56 win Saturday in Big 12 Conference play against Texas. The Jayhawks (2-8, 1-6 in Big 12) held significant leads multiple times throughout the night, then held on in overtime for the victory.
Family basks in Casey’s winning play vs. Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — Jerry and Karen Casey talk about it, about what it means to their son Jared to see them in the stands at his football games. Jerry would see Jared look up into the stands back in high school in Plainville, Kansas, a town Karen estimates has about 1,700 people.
K-State brims with confidence after 4th win in row
MANHATTAN — It's not quite a swagger. The wounds from a three-game Big 12 losing streak may be a little too fresh for that.
McPherson College announces Christmas concert
The McPherson College Choir will perform “In Winter’s Time: A Celebration in Text and Song” at 4 p.m. Dec.