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Three Area Cities to Share in Airport, Energy Grid Improvement Projects

Thursday, June 11

Governor Laura Kelly has announced 18 Kansas communities, including three in this region, have secured over $13.7 million in federal and state funding for airport and energy grid resilience improvement projects. The awards include over $10.1 million in federal Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) funding and over $3.6 million in matching funds... Read More.

NMRMC Receives Nearly $1.9 Million for Cardiac/Pulmonary and Imaging Equipment

Thursday, June 11

Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center (NMRMC) and the Foundation of NMRMC are pleased to announce the award of nearly $1.9 million in Fiscal Year 2026 Congressional Community Project Funding to support critical healthcare improvements that will expand rehabilitation services and modernize diagnostic imaging capabilities... Read More.

K-105 Near Toronto Fully Reopens

Thursday, June 11

The Cedar Creek bridge north of Toronto has been replaced, and K-105 in southwest Woodson County is now fully opened to traffic, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. The project began in May 2024 and faced delays related to geological conditions on site... Read More.

Hutch Rec Announces Hiring of New Staff Member

Thursday, June 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Recreation Commission announces the hiring of a new Sports Coordinator. Taylor Martin started his role as Sports Coordinator on May 26. He comes to Hutch Rec with a bachelor’s degree in human and health performance and exercise science from Fort Hays... Read More.

Dan Fitzgerald Named Perfect Game’s National Coach of the Year

Thursday, June 11

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas Baseball head coach Dan Fitzgerald was named the 2026 Perfect Game College Coach of the Year on Tuesday. Fitzgerald is the first National Coach of the Year in Kansas history. Fitzgerald, the back-to-back Big 12 Coach of the Year,... Read More.

Chiefs Wrap Up Mandatory Minicamp at the Team Facility

Thursday, June 11

The Kansas City Chiefs wrapped up mandatory minicamp at the team facility on Thursday, marking the final set of offseason activities before training camp kicks off next month. "It's great to get these young guys in and our new players incorporated in the offense, defense... Read More.

The Golden Belt’s Real Country Station 98.9 KGBK FM Reaches Canada

Thursday, June 11

On Wednesday, June 10, a man named Gaétan Bussières heard The Golden Belt's Real Country station 98.9 KGBK FM from Maniwaki, Quebec in Canada, a distance of about 1,305 miles away. Bussières was driving home late afternoon Wednesday when he managed to tune in to... Read More.

McPherson, Andale-Garden Plain, Pratt Softball Players Earn 4A All-State Recognition

Thursday, June 11

McPherson, Andale-Garden Plain and Pratt placed players on the Kansas High School Softball Coaches 2026 Class 4A All-State Team. McPherson’s Pera Bauer was named to the First Team, Rylie Whitefield to the Second Team and Carmin Pavlovich was named Honorable Mention. Andale-Garden Plain’s Brooklyn Sele was... Read More.

Haven, Halstead, Cheney, Southeast of Saline, Kingman Place Softball Players on Class 3A All-State Team

Thursday, June 11

Haven, Halstead, Cheney and Southeast of Saline were all represented on the Kansas High School Softball Coaches 2026 Class 3A All-State Team. Haven High School’s Morgan O’Neal, Mayzie Ward and Avery Brawner were named to the First Team. Paige O’Neil was named to the Second... Read More.

Inman, TMP Softball Players Named Class 2-1A All-State

Thursday, June 11

Inman and Hays-Thomas More Prep Marian combined for seven selections on the Kansas High School Softball Coaches 2026 Class 2-1A All-State Team. Inman’s Taylor Froese and Ellie Thimesch and TMP’s Brynn Schoepf made the First Team. Inman’s Lyla Levin and Maddie Parsons and TMP’s Molly... Read More.

Hutchinson’s Kohlbie Craft Named First Team Class 5A All-State

Thursday, June 11

Hutchinson High School senior Kohlbie Craft was named to the Kansas High School Softball Coaches 2026 Class 5A All-State Team as a First Team infielder. Great Bend High School was represented by Katherine Mazouch, First Team; Chayla Prendergast and Kya Behr, Second Team; and Kamryn... Read More.

Hutchinson, Buhler, McPherson Athletes Named to Girls All-State Soccer Teams

Thursday, June 11

Hutchinson, Buhler and McPherson girls soccer teams were represented on the Kansas High School Soccer Coaches Association Class 5A and Class 4-2-1A All-State Teams released on Wednesday. Hutchinson senior forward Rhyan Galton was named to the Class 5A First Team. Honorable Mention recognition on the 5A... Read More.