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Democratic senate candidate Adam Hamilton delivers his closing statement for why Kansans should elect him over incumbent Republican Roger Marshall Zach Boblitt/Kansas Public Radio/Kansas News Service

Democratic senate candidate Adam Hamilton delivers his closing statement for why Kansans should elect him over incumbent Republican Roger Marshall Zach Boblitt/Kansas Public Radio/Kansas News Service

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U.S. Senate candidates tangle over Trump, agriculture, immigration in State Fair debate

Zach Boblitt Kansas Public Radio/kansas News
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
In front of a vocal Kansas State Fair audience, Democratic Leawood pastor Adam Hamilton attacked Republican Sen. Roger Marshall on agriculture issues including immigration and beef imports.In front of a crowd at the Kansas State Fair, Democratic Senat e candidat e Adam Hamilton kept hitting on...

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US Supreme Court blocks rule limiting mail voting

Jacob Fischler Kansas Reflector
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday kept in place a lower court’s order blocking Donald Trump’s embattled plan to place new restrictions on mail ballots for this year’s midterm elections.The unsigned, one-paragraph order upheld a Massachusetts federal court’s injunction on a U.S. Postal Service rule...
2026 WCHS Lady Indians Volleyball Team. Back row (L-R): Coach Preedy, Jessa Berry Jenna Koehn, Jadee Crouch, Adilyn Berning, Jazlin Fritzmeier, Coach Geyer. Second row: Macy Ames, Cele Baker, Madison Ames, Katelyn Price, Mya Sigala, Yakie Barrera, Rylee

2026 WCHS Lady Indians Volleyball Team. Back row (L-R): Coach Preedy, Jessa Berry Jenna Koehn, Jadee Crouch, Adilyn Berning, Jazlin Fritzmeier, Coach Geyer. Second row: Macy Ames, Cele Baker, Madison Ames, Katelyn Price, Mya Sigala, Yakie Barrera, Rylee

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Lady Indians Volleyball Team Young but Learning

Ashley Simons Geyer Head Coach
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Wichita County Lady Indians entered their second week of competition at a triangular in Lakin on September 8th. The Lady Indians won in two against Deerfield and Elkhart and lost in two to Lakin for both Varsity and JV.
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News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Several of Wichita County’s volunteerdriven organizations are coming together this month for a joint planning meeting aimed at coordinating efforts across the community’s biggest annual initiatives.Representatives from June Jaunt, Empower Wichita County, Christmas in Leoti, and the Wichita County...
Are You Ready for some Fall Sports?

Are You Ready for some Fall Sports?

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Are You Ready for some Fall Sports?

News Staff
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Chase Carpenter (42, foreground) ‘lowers the shoulder’ against a Jackrabbit player, while Ernesto Zermeno (28), and Holden Whalen (25) both confront another opponent. Tyson Peters (1, left) avoids the collisions.

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County Commissioners Discuss Drones, Burn Ban, Roads

News Staff
Thursday, September 10, 2026
COMMISSIONERS MEETING COLE CARPENTER, JOHN GOULD, JASON WELLSDate: August 17, 2026 Time: 8:27am Meeting called to order by: Commissioner Carpenter Commissioners In attendance: Cole Carpenter, John Gould, and Jason Wells Also in attendance: Junior Garcia, Martha MyersApproval of August 3rd...

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City Council Passes 2027 Budget

News Staff
Thursday, September 10, 2026
UNOFFICIAL • UNOFFICIAL UNOFFICIAL • UNOFFICIAL[Due to the Labor Day holiday, the usual Monday City Council meeting was moved to 6:30pm, Tuesday, September 8.

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...Yesteryears

Compiled By Sarah Pitzer
Thursday, September 10, 2026
70 YearsSep. 06, 1956 • Vol. 71, No. 47Bryant Holmes, Publisher • Bess Holmes, Asst Pub/Ed.Football Starts― This is tune up time, time for the football players of WCCHS to get tuned up for another successful season.36 took to the field for the first practice of the season.The coaches, Mr. Schmidt...
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