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RENO County EMS Deputy Chief David Trotter to Retire

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County EMS announced the retirement of their Deputy Chief David Trotter of 44 years. His last day will be July 29, 2023. "His steadfast commitment, exceptional leadership, and endless dedication have left a permanent mark on the organization and the lives... Read More.

Great Bend High School Named 2023 All-Star School

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Kansas Board of Regents recently published the list of 2023 All-Star High Schools, which included Great Bend High School. The “All-Star” designation is the culmination of numerous programs implemented by GBHS staff in the area of college and career... Read More.

Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Seeks Commissioner

Courtesy of the Kansas Colligate Athletic Conference   WICHITA, Kan. (kcacsports.com) — The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) seeks highly qualified candidates for the position of Conference Commissioner. This position will work under a twelve-month appointment. The projected start date is September 1, 2023, and no later... Read More.

Surge Drop Second Game in Amarillo

Courtesy of the Wichita Wind Surge     AMARILLO, TX (milb.com/wichita) - Brooks Lee had an exceptional game where he had three hits in four at bats with a double, single, home run and an RBI but the Sod Poodles out hit the Surge as a team... Read More.

62 Blue Dragons, 5 Teams Earn NJCAA All-Academic Honors

Hutchinson CC Sports Information   HUTCHINSON, Kan. (bluedragonsports.com) - A total of 62 Hutchinson Community College student-athletes and five Blue Dragon teams earned NJCAA All-Academic honors for the 2022-23 academic season. The Blue Dragons had 17 athletes on the NJCAA's first-team list, which represents student athletes with... Read More.

Pre-Camp Breakdown: Looking at the Chiefs’ Defensive Line

By: Matt McMullen, Chiefs Reporter   ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (chiefs.com) - The Kansas City Chiefs' veterans report to training camp in just a few days, and with the annual pilgrimage to St. Joseph nearly here, we're examining every position group on the roster heading into camp. Here's... Read More.

Kansas Athletics Mourns the Passing of Former AD Lew Perkins

Courtesy of the University of Kansas Athletics     LAWRENCE, Kan. (kuathletics.com) – Former Kansas Director of Athletics Lew Perkins died Tuesday, July 18, in Lawrence, Kansas, his family has confirmed. Perkins was 78 years old. Perkins served as Director of Athletics at KU from June 2003 until... Read More.

City Approves Three of Six Applications Seeking ARPA Funds

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Three of six applications seeking ARPA funding for housing projects will receive funding approved by the Hutchinson City Council July 19. The city had requests for just under 720 thousand dollars in funding, and since only 591 thousand was available a... Read More.

McPherson Commissioners Approve Moratorium on Health Insurance

MCPHERSON, Kan. - On July 18, The McPherson City Commission approved a moratorium on health insurance premium payments for the month of September.  Under City policy when the amount in the city's health insurance reserve exceeds a certain level health insurance premium charges can be... Read More.

4th Annual Bridgebuilder’s Barbecue

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On July 27, for the fourth year in a row, there will be a barbecue event called the Bridgebuilder’s BBQ, a joint effort between the NAACP Youth and Hutchinson Police Department. Heather Jobe, NAACP Youth Advisor said the BBQ was created after... Read More.

Capper Project Dedication Set for July 24

By the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation   Hutchinson, Kan — The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation, along with the Kansas State Fair set the date for the dedication of the Capper Project for Monday, July 24, 2023 at 3 PM at the House of Capper on the Kansas State... Read More.