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Derek Nester was born and raised in Blue Rapids, and graduated from Valley Heights High School in May of 2000. He attended Cowley College in Arkansas City and Johnson County Community College in Overland Park studying Journalism & Media Communication. After stops at KFRM and KCLY radio in Clay Center, he joined KNDY in 2002 as a board operator and play by play announcer. Derek is now responsible for the digital content of Dierking Communications, Inc. 6 radio stations. In 2005 Derek joined the staff of KCFX radio in Kansas City as a production assistant for the Kansas City Chiefs Radio Network, which airs on 69 radio stations across 9 Midwest states.

KBCA Basketball Rankings – Jan. 7th

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BOYS BASKETBALL RANKINGS – JANUARY 7TH 6A Boys 1. Blue Valley NW 2. Olathe South 3. Wichita North 4. Blue Valley North 5. SM East 6. Derby 7. Olathe East 8. Blue Valley West 9. Manhattan 10. Dodge City 5A Boys 1. Shawnee Mission South 2. Emporia 3. Lansing 4. Kapaun Mount Carmel 5. KC Washington 6. Blue Valley Southwest ... Read More »

Chiefs Name Andy Reid Head Coach

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt and the Kansas City Chiefs formally introduced Andy Reid as the 13th head coach in club history on Monday. “We are thrilled to welcome Andy to the Chiefs family,” Hunt said. “Throughout his career, Andy has established himself as one of the finest coaches in the National Football League. His integrity, ... Read More »

Kansas City Chiefs Terminate GM Scott Pioli

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Friday that the club and General Manager Scott Pioli have mutually agreed to part ways. “After several productive conversations, we made the difficult decision to part ways with Scott Pioli and allow him to pursue other opportunities,” Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt said. “Scott has been an invaluable member ... Read More »

K-State Falls to Oregon in Fiesta Bowl 35-17

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GLENDALE, Ariz. — De’Anthony Thomas returned the opening kickoff 94 yards for the first of his two touchdowns, Marcus Mariota accounted for three scores, and No. 5 Oregon raced past No. 7 Kansas State 35-17 at the Fiesta Bowl on Thursday night. Oregon (12-1) jumped out to a 15-0 lead behind Thomas’ opening return and 23-yard touchdown catch in the ... Read More »

SCC Offering Aviation Ground School at Beatrice Campus

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Persons interested in obtaining their Visual Flight Rules pilots license can take a course on Southeast Community College’s Beatrice Campus beginning Jan. 15. “Aviation Ground School” is being offered in Room 334 inside the Kennedy Center on SCC’s Beatrice Campus, 4771 W. Scott Road. The course prepares students to take the FAA written exam, which is necessary to obtain a ... Read More »

Area High School Basketball Scores – Dec. 14

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North Central Kansas League Boys Chapman 43, Marysville 36 Concordia 62, Abilene 61 Wamego 54, Clay Center 34 Twin Valley League Boys Baileyville B&B 43, Axtell 33 Hanover 57, Frankfort 52 Linn 57, Clifton-Clyde 46 Onaga 48, Wabaunsee 44 Rock Creek 60, Centralia 53 Valley Heights 54, Blue Valley 42 Washington County 48, Wetmore 39 North Central Kansas League Girls ... Read More »

Bulldog Football Coach Minor Resigns After 0-9 Season

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Marysville, Kan. – Following the first winless season in Marysville High School history, head coach Eddie Minor has announced his resignation, effective at the end of the semester citing family reasons. The Marysville USD 364 Board of Education accepted the resignation unanimously at their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday. Minor was in his first season as head coach of the ... Read More »

Area High School Basketball Scores – Dec. 11

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North Central Kansas League Boys Clay Center 56, Riley County 54 Concordia 60, Marysville 45 Wamego 52, Chapman 35 Twin Valley League Boys Baileyville B&B 44, St.Mary’s 28 Centralia 54, Axtell 47 Frankfort 64, Rossville 50 Hanover 68, Clifton-Clyde 39 Onaga 57, Blue Valley 40 Republic County 69, Valley Heights 57 North Central Kansas League Girls Clay Center 43, Riley ... Read More »

Sabetha Teen Found Unharmed in Oregon

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16 year-old Kristina Richey has been found in Brownville, Oregon by the Lynn County Sheriffs Office. Kristina is fine and in good health according to the Sabetha police chief. Authorities are currently with the parents exploring ways to get Kristina back to her family in Kansas. Richey was found with Shane Snodgrass and in good health. Richey was unharmed and ... Read More »

Police Looking for Missing Sabetha Teen

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Sabetha, Kan. – The Sabetha Police Department is searching for information on the whereabouts of a 16 year old girl missing since Friday. Kristina Richey, who family members describe as 5’1″ and 120 lbs with dark brown hair and hazel eyes, was last seen on Friday in Nebraska City, Neb. at the VF Shopping Outlet, where her car was abandoned. ... Read More »

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