A Harper County man has been sentenced to nearly 14 years in prison for convictions on three child sex crimes, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said yesterday. Jason Spooner, 56, of Bluff City, was sentenced by Harper County District Court Judge Gaten Wood to 167 months in a Kansas Department of Corrections facility. Spooner pleaded … Read more
JoAnn Scott Newman, a 1952 graduate of Southwestern College, passed away in November of 2020. Through the generous donation of the JoAnn Newman Trust, Southwestern College is the recipient of nearly $400,000 to establish Endowed Scholarships in memoriam of Mrs. Newman. Through the JoAnn Newman Trust, additional funds were donated to First Presbyterian Church of … Read more
The Kansas Department of Agriculture Division of Animal Health has received notification of a confirmed case of West Nile virus (WNV) in a horse in Shawnee County. The virus is carried and transmitted by mosquitoes; although both horses and humans are susceptible, it is not directly contagious from horse to horse or from horse to … Read more
The Community Music School (CMS) at Southwestern College is now enrolling students for the 2021-2022 academic year. Teachers are available for piano, violin, viola, percussion and voice. Private lessons can be scheduled at times that are most convenient for families and their busy lifestyles. In addition to private lessons, the CMS has many opportunities for … Read more
To protect Kansas students, teachers, and staff from the threat of the contagious Delta variant of COVID-19, Governor Laura Kelly today announced the Safer Classrooms Workgroup. The workgroup, composed of highly skilled health professionals from across Kansas, will highlight the urgency of protecting kids from COVID-19 and use the best available science and information to … Read more
The Kansas Department of Agriculture has funds available for the National Organic Certification Cost Share Program (NOCCSP). Through this program, farms, ranches, and businesses that produce, process or package certified organic agricultural products may be reimbursed for eligible expenses.
Southwestern College President Brad Andrews announced today that Jamie Adams has been named as Director of Athletics for the college. Adams was selected following a competitive national search. Adams has more than 12 years of experience in intercollegiate athletics. She currently serves as assistant athletic director at College of Saint Mary in Omaha, Neb. Before … Read more
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says, with the increased presence of the Delta variant in Kansas, local health departments, providers, and community groups are continuing to hold free COVID-19 vaccine and testing clinics. The emergence of the Delta variant poses a dangerous risk to communities across Kansas. As of August 30, 2021, 52.2% … Read more
With a rise in calls to poison control centers and visits to emergency rooms, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is urging Kansans not to take the drug ivermectin unless prescribed by a physician then take it exactly as prescribed. This drug is not approved or authorized by the Food and Drug Administration … Read more
Raising money for Tiger Booster Club Scholarships, Cowley College coaches, employees, and members of the community took to the streets for the school’s annual Blitz Drive on Tuesday and eclipsed $52,000 in pledges with additional funds still trickling in. The Tiger Booster Club expects to easily surpass $55,000 and possibly land closer to $60,000 in … Read more