False friends and true farewells
AMERICANS IN ÖSTERSUND By Susan Sall This is it – the final post about our year in Östersund, Sweden, 2024-25. I’ll talk about some false… Login to continue reading Login…
March 2025
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Group raises $72,000 for Bethany students
Bethany College said Bethany Backers, a group of alumni and supporters, this year raised $72,000, more than double any previous haul since the program’s founding… Login to continue reading Login…
How to pick justices is put to election
Kansas voters will decide in the August 2026 primary election how the state should select its Supreme Court justices, but some fear the timing of the vote could dampen turnout. A proposed state constitutional amendment would make Kansas Supreme Court justices elected by a statewide popular vote rather than appointed by the governor.
Weather service relies on, teaches spotters
The movie screen at the McPherson Opera House presented black clouds swirling with debris under a title in white, “Storm Fury on the Plains.” The audience of more than 50 chatted and laughed. They came last Thursday night to learn about violent weather, and how to report on it from the field for the National Weather Service.
The year in tornadoes
A report from the Wichita office of the National Weather Service for 2024 said 76 tornadoes were reported in Kansas, 15 above the 1950-2023 average of 61. This was five below the past 30-year average of 81, and 14 above the past 10-year average of 62, reflecting the roller coaster of forecaster Bryan Baerg’s chart.
Bethany wins 2 at track and field meet
Bethany College pole vaulter Dylan Brice and javelin thrower Kort Sjogren won their events Saturday at the Bethel College Invite.
Bethany tennis teams win 1, lose 1
The Bethany College Swedes men's and women’s tennis teams both won 7-0 against Avila University in Kansas City, Mo., on March 18. On Monday at Bethel College, the men lost 7-0 and the women lost 6-1.
Bethany softball loses three of four
The Bethany College women’s softball team won a road game against Tabor College on March 20, but lost the second half of the double header and both games Saturday at Friends University.
Bethany baseball team wins 2 of 5
The Bethany College baseball team played five home games in six days, winning twice.