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Friends University Dean’s Fall Honor Roll

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Friends University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the President’s or Deans Honor Roll this spring.The following students have been named to the Dean’s Honor Roll at Friends University with a grade point average of 3.6 to 3.899.Leoti Kansas:• Wyatt Gardner • Madeleine Myers

WSU Deans Honor Roll

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
WICHITA, Kan. - Wichita State University has announced the names of nearly 4,000 students who were on the WSU Dean’s Honor Roll for fall 2025. To be included on the dean’s honor roll, a student must be enrolled full time (at least 12 credit hours) and earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.

Fort Hays Tech | North Central Fall Honor Roll

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Beloit, KS – Fort Hays Tech | North Central is proud to announce the release of the 2025 Fall Honor Roll, celebrating the academic excellence and dedication of our students. This distinguished list recognizes students who have achieved outstanding academic performance during the Fall semester.
Clara Koehn Named Governor’s Scholar

Clara Koehn Named Governor’s Scholar

Clara Koehn Named Governor’s Scholar

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
At the invitation of Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, Clara Koehn of Wichita County Junior/ Senior High School, Leoti, KS, was selected to attend the 42nd Annual Governor’s Schol a r s Award s Program on May 4, 2025, in Topeka.

W.C.E.S. Reading Warriors

Bridgette Carpenter
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Students gathered on May 13, 2025, to wrap up the end of the nine weeks with the Reading Warrior Assembly. The focus for the Reading Warriors this quarter was Sel flessness. Selflessness means being kind, generous, and giving to others without looking for personal gain.
AltCool, Dry Day Makes for a fun June Jaunt

AltCool, Dry Day Makes for a fun June Jaunt

Cool, Dry Day Makes for a fun June Jaunt

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Saturday, June 7, the annual June Jaunt festival took over the County Park at 5th and Earl during the ante-meridian hours of the day.Bouncy houses, games, food and (non-alcoholic) drink, and other entertainments were enjoyed by those who attended.
This graph shows what percent the aquifer has decreased since pumping began. GMD 3 takes up the southwest corner of Kansas. Kansas Geological Survey

This graph shows what percent the aquifer has decreased since pumping began. GMD 3 takes up the southwest corner of Kansas. Kansas Geological Survey

Kansas farming is critical to the state’s economy. How do we save water without hurting it?

Calen Moore High Plains Public Radio | Kansas News
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Southwest Kansas farmers have a tough task: Decide on a plan to reduce their irrigation or have the state decide it for them. Groundwater Management District 3 is proposing an unprecedented district-wide conservation area. But a lot of farmers think there are some holes in this plan.
Ames and Baker Compete at High School State Trap Shoot

Ames and Baker Compete at High School State Trap Shoot

Ames and Baker Compete at High School State Trap Shoot

Photos And Story By Allen Baker
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Maddie Ames and Marcy Baker travelled to Sedgwick, Kansas, on June 14, to compete in the 2025 Kansas State High School Clay Target League TRAP State Tournament. They were two of 859 competitors in the 1A division.There were 91 teams in the 1A division and 50 teams in the 2A division this year.
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