Derek Nester is a journalist focused on local news in Beloit, Kansas. He writes for Sunflower State Radio and covers a wide range of topics including community events, local government, transportation, weather, and education. Derek is dedicated to keeping the residents of Beloit informed about the latest news and developments in their area.
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Derek Nester's coverage primarily focuses on local news, with an emphasis on government announcements, event coverage, and press releases. Given the high proportion of sports-related content in his articles, he would likely welcome pitches related to local sports events, community events or human interest stories relevant to Kansas or Beloit.
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By: Derek Nester, Pat Melgares
MANHATTAN — A Kansas State University professor who is a lead author of a just-released national report on agriculture’s ability to become greenhouse gas negative says that Kansas producers are “in a great position” to help U.S. agriculture meet that goal.
By: Derek Nester, Tara Winstead
Meghan Blubaugh, wife of newly elected Sedgwick County Commissioner Jeff Blubaugh, has been charged with electioneering. The misdemeanor charge stems from an alleged incident on October 29th at an early voting site, where she is accused of violating state laws regarding campaigning near polling places.
NEK-CAP, Inc. has received a $2.5 million grant from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund to aid families experiencing homelessness, a growing issue in the U.S. The funds will help develop partnerships an…
The Kansas Department of Agriculture participated in a beef genetics trade mission to Sonora, Mexico, in November 2024, including a visit to the Sierra Angus Ranch near Hermosillo.
November 17, 2024 – The Kansas Volleyball Association is pleased to announce the 2024 All-State Teams, Players of the Year, and Coaches of the Year selections for all classifications.
By: Derek Nester
Norton, KS – New Age Industrial, a leading custom aluminum equipment solutions manufacturer, has crowned Leah Miller, Business Development Manager at Pro Reps West, the champion of its NAFEM 2025 Custom Product Design Contest.
SEWARD COUNTY – The former city manager of Liberal, Russell “Rusty” Varnado, was arrested following a Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) case.
By: Derek Nester
LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas women’s basketball added a second five-star prospect to its 2025-26 recruiting class as Keeley Parks signed with Kansas at the end of the early signing period, KU coach Brandon Schneider announced.
Topeka police arrested 38-year-old Benjamin Alfano on Thursday morning following a two-hour standoff at a home in the 1900 block of SE Adams.
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly, joined by Kansas Secretary of Labor Amber Shultz, announced on Friday the launch of the Kansas Department of Labor’s (KDOL) new online system for unemployment insurance (UI) benefits. The system is available through KansasUI.gov.
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