Schools close due to winter storm
More than 130 schools are closed today due to the wintry weather besieging Kansas. One of those schools is Western Plains Unified School District 106, […]
Kansas
KHP reports 24 accidents Sunday
A quick look at the Kansas Highway Patrol’s Web site and it is clear that Sunday’s icy conditions wrecked havoc on the Sunflower State. On […]
Athletic apathy spurs coaches to make a change
The Western Plains Bobcats are still relatively new to the towns of Bazine and Ransom, Kan. It was less than 10 years ago that the […]
Christmas decorations comes to Ransom
From My roommate, Western Plains U.S.D. 106 second and third grade teacher Travis Schafer, and I are getting into the Christmas spirit. On our way […]
Doris M. Fensky Shaw, 86
Doris Marjorie Fensky Shaw died unexpectedly the morning of Nov. 21 at her home in Moundridge. She was 86. Funeral services took place at 11 […]
First practice goes OK
Monday night was my first practice as an assistant basketball coach at Western Plains High School, and I came away from it just fine. Even […]
Vogts to be assistant high school boys’ basketball coach
On Nov. 9, the Western Plains Unified School District No. 106 met for its regular meeting in Ransom, Kan. Several items were discussed, but most […]
Hutchinson News showcased in D.C.
I just had to share this quick because I thought it was pretty neat. Amy DeVault, a journalism instructor at Wichita State University, was in […]
Pheasant season begins, Vogts hunts for breakfast and succeeds
Several hunters were spread out across a field this morning north of Utica as they hoped to bag a pheasant. As I took this picture, […]
Eagle journalists place well in competition
From CGHS Journos At 2009 Kansas State Fair Members of the Canton-Galva High School newspaper staff pose for a picture Oct. 27 in the Encampment […]
Weskan, Hoxie win sub-state championships
The Class 1A Northwest Sub-State Volleyball Tournament was held at Western Plains High School in Ransom, Kan., on Saturday. A total of eight sub-states were […]
Eagles Soar High In Kansas State Fair Journalism Competition
Student journalist representing the Canton-Galva High School Eagles landed in Hutchinson Tuesday morning with a clear mission in front of them. They were there to […]