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Diaz Receives Kansas Independent College Scholarship

By McPherson College   McPHERSON, Kan. — Wendy Diaz was recognized by the Kansas Independent College Foundation (KICF) for excellence in academics, character, and integrity, along with her commitment to the value of a private college education in Kansas. She was among 19 students from private... Read More.

National Weather Service Update for May 1, 2024

  The National Weather Service (Wichita) shared an update for May 1, 2024, about severe weather expected for this afternoon into the evening. Areas west of Interstate -135 have the greatest chance for encountering severe storms this afternoon into the evening. The strongest storms will be... Read More.

HutchCC to Celebrate Graduates Friday

By Hutchinson Community College   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College will celebrate its annual commencement ceremony this Friday, May 3 at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. The ceremony will begin at 7:00 pm and will recognize students graduating with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate... Read More.

Sterling College’s Gibbs Wins 2024 KCM Awards

By Sterling College   STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College journalism garnered state-wide recognition recently by securing victories in the 2024 Kansas Collegiate Media Contest. Senior Shaylee Gibbs, of Amarillo, Texas, came away as an individual winner. Also, the Sterling College Observer, which is in its fifth year as... Read More.

Ponce Named Ambassador of the Year

By Hutchinson Community College   HUTCHINSON, Kan. (April 29,2024) — Hutchinson Community College has announced that Katie Ponce has been selected as the 2023-2024 Wes Christopher Ambassador of the Year. Katie is a 2022 graduate of Macksville High School.  In addition to serving as an Ambassador, Katie... Read More.

Applications Open for Second Cohort of Kansas Commerce Rural Champions

By the Kansas Department of Commerce   TOPEKA, Kan. (April 29,2024) — Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland announced that the Office of Rural Prosperity has opened applications for the second cohort of Rural by Choice Champions. Offered in collaboration with the Patterson Family Foundation,... Read More.

HutchCC Meat Evaluation Team Claims National Championship

By Hutchinson Community College   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community College meat animal evaluation team wrapped up a strong spring with a national championship from the All East Intercollegiate Livestock Judging contest hosted by Mississippi State University April 18-20.  This was the inaugural event for junior... Read More.

Damage Information Sought by Area Emergency Management Officials

By Lucky Kidd   SOUTHEAST, Kan. — Emergency Management officials around the area are asking anyone who had flood or other damage from the weekend storms to contact them.  This is part of the process that could lead to disaster declaration requests being submitted, which require a... Read More.