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The Salt City Welcomes Return of Hutch Fest in October 2023

By Brenna Eller   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutch Fest is coming back in full swing this October and is sure to greet the community of Hutchinson with loads of nostalgia since there hasn't been a full celebration since 2016. For many Hutchinson natives, Hutch Fest has been... Read More.

Annual Faculty, Staff Art Exhibit on Display in Friendship Hall

By McPherson College   McPHERSON, Kan. — An exhibition featuring the artwork of McPherson College faculty and staff is on display now through October in Friendship Gallery on the college campus. The exhibit includes a wide variety of artistic media. A closing reception is scheduled for... Read More.

Hutchinson Garage Fire Injures One

By Lucky Kidd   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One person was injured in a garage fire Wednesday night in the 1500 block of West 12th in Hutchinson. Hutchinson Fire Battalion Chief Jeremy Unruh said the first responding unit after the call came in at 10:45 PM reported this... Read More.

Hutch Rec Releases Line-Up of Hutch Fest Events on Oct. 6 & 7

By Hutch Rec   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutch Rec, in a partnership with the Downtown Hutch Rod Run, are excited to release the line-up of activities and events taking place during Hutch Fest on Oct. 6 & 7 in Downtown Hutchinson. At this time, featured events include: ... Read More.

Citywide Cleanup with Sunflower Diversified Recycling Center

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend is partnering with Sunflower Diversified Recycling Center to have a citywide cleanup on Friday Sept. 8 through Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. To find out what items are accepted and the hours, call Sunflower Diversified Recycling Center... Read More.

Turner Named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week

LAWRENCE, Kan. (kuathletics.com) — Kansas volleyball setter Camryn Turner has been named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week for her outstanding performances in last week’s Kansas Invitational, the conference office announced Tuesday. The Topeka, Kansas, native largely contributed to then-No. 23 Kansas’ four-set... Read More.

K-State Mourns the Loss of Be Stoney, Longtime Faculty Athletics Representative

By Kansas State University Athletics   MANHATTAN, Kan. — BeEtta "Be" Stoney, longtime Kansas State University faculty athletics representative, died Tuesday, Sept. 5. Stoney served as K-State's faculty athletics representative for 13 years, 2010-2023, and worked closely with K-State Athletics and the Big 12 Conference on issues... Read More.

Royals Make History With 2nd Walk-Off Balk of ’23

By Anne Rogers, Covering the Royals for MLB.com   KANSAS CITY — Before this year, the Royals had never won on a walk-off balk. In 2023, they’ve done it twice. Down six runs after the top of the third, the Royals completed their comeback in the most... Read More.

Injury Report | Chiefs vs. Lions

Injuries for the Chiefs Week 1 matchup against the Detroit Lions By the Kansas City Chiefs (chiefs.com)   KANSAS CITY CHIEFS   Player Position Injury Mon. Tues. Wed. Game Richie James WR Knee LP FP FP -- L'Jarius Sneed CB Knee LP LP FP -- Kadarius Toney WR Knee LP LP FP -- Tershawn Wharton DT Knee LP FP FP -- Nick Allegretti OL Pec FP FP FP -- Nic Jones CB Hand FP FP FP -- BJ Thompson DE Hamstring FP FP FP -- Travis Kelce TE Knee -- LP DNP Questionable DETROIT LIONS   Player Position Injury Mon. Tues. Wed. Game Emmanuel Moseley CB Knee LP LP Isaiah Buggs DT Illness FP FP Ifeatu Melifonwu S Hamstring FP FP Frank Ragnow C Toe FP DNP (Rest) Practice Status DNP - Did not participate in practice LP - Limited participation in... Read More.

Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System Hires Chief Human Resources Officer

By Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System (HRHS) is pleased to announce the permanent hiring of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Jed Liuzza. This change will take effect on September 18, 2023. Liuzza’s responsibilities will include Human Resources, Quality, Risk... Read More.