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Twenty Things Chris Klieman Said at Big 12 Media Day

Wednesday, July 19

By D. Scott Fritchen, KStateSports.com MANHATTAN, Kan. - Chris Klieman was plenty busy at Big 12 Media Day last Thursday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Seems everybody wanted to speak with the Kansas State head coach as the Wildcats come off a Big 12... Read More.

Kansas Football to Host Inaugural Kickoff Party on August 18

Wednesday, July 19

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – With football season just around the corner, Kansas football will host its inaugural Kickoff Party presented by adidas inside the Indoor Practice Facility on Friday, August 18 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Admission to the event is free. The Kickoff Party marks two... Read More.

Little River’s Lafferty, West Defense Come up Clutch in 21-20 Shrine Bowl Win

Wednesday, July 19

By Rick Peterson Jr., KSHSAA Covered HAYS, Kan. – Tony Crough had Little River’s Braxton Lafferty pinned as a possible breakout star in the Kansas Shrine Bowl. The more the Hays High coach watched the Eight-man standout in the West practices, the more Crough thought... Read More.

Family Community Theatre Brings Disney’s Aladdin Jr. to the Stage this Weekend

Tuesday, July 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Family Community Theater presents Disney’s Aladdin Jr., a 60-minute musical adaptation of the 1992 Walt Disney Animation Studios film Aladdin. The story on which Aladdin JR is based, “Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp” has its origins in One Thousand and... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Currently Hiring

Tuesday, July 18

By the Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department is an organization of continuous improvement that takes pride in improving its commitment to the community and has confirmed International Accreditation as well as a Class 1 rating with the Insurance Service Organization... Read More.

Goessel Mayor Ben Schmidt Resigns During City Meeting

Tuesday, July 18

GOESSEL, Kan. — Goessel Mayor Ben Schmidt resigned on July 17 during the City Council meeting, effective immediately. In his letter of resignation, Schmidt cited family commitments in part for his decision. He also noted a number of frustrations, in particular a recent survey that... Read More.

USD 418 Board of Education to Submit New Bond Proposal in November

Tuesday, July 18

McPHERSON, Kan. — At the McPherson USD 418 Board of Education meeting on Monday night, the Board agreed to submit to voters in November another bond issue proposal, of the same amount as the proposal rejected in May, but with some changes. The most notable... Read More.

Hutchinson Sports Arena Renovation Expected to be Paid off by September 2024

Tuesday, July 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The .35 percent sales tax for the Sports Arena renovation could come to an end by September, 2024. On July 18, the Hutchinson City Council approved the redemption of the Sports Arena portion of a 2015 bond issue and part of... Read More.

Buhler vs McPherson Among Games to be Featured in Inaugural Air Capital Football Series at Riverfront Stadium

Tuesday, July 18

Tim Grubbs, Wichita Wind Surge Director of Public Relations WICHITA, Kan. – The Wichita Wind Surge serves as host for the inaugural Air Capital High School Football Series presented by Mel Hambelton Ford at Riverfront Stadium in fall 2023. Thirteen teams will have an... Read More.

Special District Budget notice of Revenue Neutral Rate and Budget Hearing

Tuesday, July 18

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – The Reno County Board of Commissioners, acting as the governing body of Reno County Fire Districts, Reno County Sewer Districts, and Reno County Water Districts will meet on September 13, 2023 during the regularly scheduled meeting which begins at 9:00 a.m. in... Read More.

Governor Kelly Highlights Kansas’ Continued Success with 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Tuesday, July 18

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced Monday that since its launch in July 2022, the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline connects notably more Kansans to mental health resources in the Lifeline’s first full year of operation. In its first year, 9-8-8 saw a 73% increase... Read More.

No Winner in Monday’s Powerball Drawing. Jackpot Hits $1 Billion

Tuesday, July 18

ST. JOSEPH. Mo. (AP) — The Powerball jackpot rose yet again to an estimated $1 billion after no winning ticket was sold for the latest drawing. No single ticket for Monday's drawing matched the white balls 5, 8, 9, 17, 41 and red Powerball... Read More.