Norton County reported a voter turnout of 52.28% for the 2026 General Election, with 1,813 ballots cast from 3,468 registered voters. Republican candidates dominated state and federal races, with significant victories in key positions. Voters retained state judges and approved a constitutional amendment but rejected a proposed city sales tax.

The Mid-Continent League has announced its 2026 High School Volleyball All-League selections. The first team is led by junior Alexa Weiser from Oakley, recognized as a unanimous choice. Other notable players include Adi Gottschalk and Brynn Rebel from Thomas-More Prep, and various talents from Smith Center, Hill City, and Norton.

By Jon Grove NORTON — Foggy skies, damp conditions, and slippery natural grass made for a difficult night of football in Norton. Both teams had to navigate the elements, but No. 9 Council Grove found enough footing when it mattered most, surviving a furious comeback for a 48-40 victory over the No. 8 Bluejays in [...] The post Council Grove survives comeback from Norton to advance in playoffs appeared first on News Radio KMAN.

EDMOND, Okla. (KSNT) - The Hornets are moving on. Emporia State soccer keeps its season alive, beating Central Oklahoma 3-0 to advance to the MIAA Sem...

Dorothy Lee Brown, 100 died October 26, 2026 in Clay Center, KS. She was born on May 16, 1926 in Kirwin, KS, the daughter of Edmond and Nora (Mailen) Talbot. Dorothy was a graduate of the Class of 1945 from Clay Center High School. Following graduation, she attended beauty school in Salina. Dorothy married Wayne […]

Nickerson High School’s Aiden Brinkley placed 11th in the Kansas 3A boys Race A sub-state cross country meet at the Prairie Dog Golf Course Saturday in Norton. Brinkley, who posted a personal record 5K time of 17 minutes, 30.72 seconds, qualified for the Kansas Class […]

Haven High School’s Isaiah Doherty placed third at the Kansas 3A boys Race A sub-state cross country meet at the Prairie Dog Golf Course Saturday in Norton. Doherty posted a 5K time of 16 minutes, 26.51 seconds. Teammate Jayden Idacavage placed 27th with a personal-record […]

Hesston High School won the Kansas Class 3A girls regional team title at Norton’s Prairie Dog Golf Course Saturday by placing five runners in the top 12 and seven in the top 40. The Swathers scored 32 points for first place, followed by Ellsworth with […]

Hoisington High School senior Brody Rossman captured the Race B individual championship at the Kansas Class 3A boys regional Saturday at Norton’s Prairie Dog Golf Course. Rossman posted a 5K time of 16 minutes, 41.37 seconds. Scott Community’s Michael Hermosillo placed second with a time […]

Michael Clayton II's 23-yard touchdown pass to Collin Dixon with 2:29 to play sealed Illinois's 21-10 win over Oregon on Saturday in Champaign, Ill.Il...