🎙️ Axtell Boys Basketball vs. Centralia – 2/17/2026

The post outlines the participating schools in the boys' and girls' brackets for sports at four high schools: Clifton-Clyde, Madison, Osborne, and Spearville. Each high school features a list of both boys' and girls' teams from various associated schools, indicating their involvement in upcoming competitions.

Mayor Tom Naasz and the Beloit City Council have appointed Amanda Lomax as the new City Manager. Lomax, a longtime city employee since 2008 and former Director of Finance, brings extensive experience in financial management and leadership. She will immediately take on her new role, ensuring continued high-quality city services.

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for central and north central Kansas, effective from 6 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday. Snow is expected, with accumulations of one to two inches in most areas. Motorists should exercise caution due to potentially slippery roads. For road updates, call 511.

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced a $3 million grant awarded to Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems to develop BVLOS Unmanned Aerial Systems technology for agriculture. This investment aims to enhance precision agriculture, benefiting farmers and ranchers by improving yields and reducing costs, reinforcing Kansas' leadership in agricultural and aviation technology.

Avery Lacombe owner of Ringneck Ranch in Tipton talks...