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Chanute City Commission Sets Hearing for RHID Creation, Receives Audit Report

Monday, June 8

The Chanute City Commission Monday set a July 13thpublic hearing on establishment of a Reinvestment Housing Incentive District for the Sharp and Naff Apartments renovation project at 29 West Main. The project will create around 15 apartment units and two commercial units. The Kansas... Read More.

Monarchs End Two-Game Skid with Big Win Over Derby

Monday, June 8

The Hutchinson Monarchs snapped a two-game skid on Sunday, routing the Derby Twins 12-1 at Hobart-Detter Field. The game ended after the top of the seventh inning due to the 10-run mercy rule. All five of the Monarchs' wins this season have been by mercy... Read More.

Lindsborg Man Promoted to Major by Kansas Highway Patrol

Monday, June 8

Kansas Highway Patrol Superintendent, Colonel Erik Smith announced that Captain Christopher Bauer has been promoted to Major. He will serve as Commander of the Protective Services Bureau, overseeing Troop K – Capitol Police, Troop L – Executive Protection Unit, and Troop R – Crisis... Read More.

Galva Bypass Option Removed From US 56 Corridor Study, Other Projects Move to Preliminary Design Phase

Monday, June 8

The Kansas Department of Transportation provided an update Monday afternoon on the US 56 corridor study between McPherson and Marion. This update covered internal discussions regarding potential projects in the corridor The major change affecting McPherson County is that KDOT has decided not to... Read More.

Flag Football Postseason Format, Basketball Rule Changes Highlight Upcoming KSHSAA Executive Board Meeting

Monday, June 8

Flag football will be on the agenda for the Kansas State High School Activities Association Executive Board agenda when the board meets Wednesday and Thursday at the KSHSAA office in Topeka, 601 SW Commerce Place. The June meeting is used to finalize 2026-27 activity manuals,... Read More.

Shaun Craft named new Little River AD

Monday, June 8

Little River High School’s new athletic director is Shaun Craft, formerly of Marion High School. Craft announced that he accepted the Little River AD post last Friday. Craft replaces former Little River athletic director/head boys basketball coach Erik Base, who accepted the head boys basketball coach... Read More.

28 Kansas High Schools Will Field Girls Flag Football Teams this Fall

Monday, June 8

For the 2026-27 school year, 28 Kansas high schools are officially fielding girls flag football teams. Following a successful multi-year pilot program, the Kansas State High School Activities Association officially sanctioned the sport 61-1 in a vote on April 23. The agenda for the KSHSAA Executive... Read More.

Witt Exits with Sore Knee, but Royals Optimistic it Isn’t Serious

Monday, June 8

MINNEAPOLIS – An achy knee that kept progressing throughout Sunday’s game was ultimately enough for Bobby Witt Jr. to have to exit in the seventh inning of the Royals’ eventual 6-5 win over the Twins, but he and the Royals are optimistic... Read More.

Record-Setting Baseball Season Ends in Lawrence Super Regional

Monday, June 8

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas Baseball's historic 2026 season came to an end after a 13-2 loss to Oklahoma in the Lawrence Super Regional. Kansas finished the year by tying the school record with 45 wins and hosting the first ever Lawrence Regional and Lawrence Super... Read More.

Report: Chiefs Reuniting with CB L’Jarius Sneed on One-year Deal Worth Up to $5 million

Monday, June 8

Kansas City is playing host to a reunion in June. The Chiefs are signing veteran cornerback L'Jarius Sneed, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday. Sneed reuniting with the team comes on a one-year deal worth up to $5 million, ESPN's... Read More.

2026 McPherson Chamber Classic a Patriotic Player’s Dream

Monday, June 8

It may have rained most of the week, but Friday, June 6th was a sunny day with a light breeze for the annual Chamber Classic Golf Tournament at Turkey Creek Golf Course. Teams enjoyed a taco bar lunch courtesy of Reach Solutions before playing... Read More.

Beethoven & Beer Returns June 18 with Flute, Saxophone, and Oompah Band at Sandhills Brewing

Monday, June 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Beethoven & Beer, the casual classical music series presented by Classical Revolution ICT at Sandhills Brewing, returns for its summer season on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 7:00–8:30 PM. Held in a relaxed brewery setting, Beethoven & Beer brings local musicians and... Read More.