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Pre-Camp Breakdown: Examining the Chiefs’ Young and Athletic Linebacker Corps

Monday, July 17

By: Matt McMullen, Chiefs Reporter The Kansas City Chiefs are set to kick off 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 a look at... Read More.

Farm Bureau Insight: Fair Life Lessons

Monday, July 17

By Greg Doering KANSAS – In a few days, the local county fair will kick off marking the beginning of summer’s end as classes begin in the following weeks. But for a few short, hot days, the fair offers a little bit of everything for... Read More.

Storm Cleanup Plan for City of Great Bend

Monday, July 17

GREAT BEND, Kan. – The City of Great Bend is putting together a storm cleanup plan for trees & limbs. Today City Staff is focusing on clearing Streets ONLY, however the next step will be to drive every neighborhood and pick up down trees... Read More.

Get the Best Price of the Year on Kansas State Fair Unlimited Ride Wristbands

Monday, July 17

Hutchinson, Kan. – On July 25th, from 10am to 10pm, take advantage of our incredible flash sale on unlimited carnival ride Midway Wristbands for only $25. This is the lowest price you'll find all year for our wristbands! Experience unlimited fun and ride to your heart's... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Crews Work Residential Fire Friday Afternoon

Monday, July 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Fire Department responded to 2704 North Madison for a structure fire Friday shortly after 2 p.m. Upon arrival, units found a residential home with a moderate amount of smoke coming from all vents to the attic. Crews performed an aggressive interior... Read More.

Road Closure on Monroe for Railroad Crossing Repair

Monday, July 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Union Pacific will be repairing a section of the railroad crossing between Ave C and Ave D on South Monroe Street. Work will start July 18th, 2023, and is scheduled to be done on Saturday, July 22nd, 2023. Monroe Street will be... Read More.

Brigham Named Bulldogs’ New Director of Track and Field and Cross Country

Monday, July 17

Courtesy of McPherson College Athletics McPHERSON, Kan. (macbulldogs.com) — McPherson College has named Damien Brigham the new Director of Track and Field and Cross Country, athletic director Josh Daume announced Friday (July 14). "After a national search, we are excited to welcome Damien to McPherson College,"... Read More.

Mason Fairchild Nominated for Allstate AFCA Good Works Team

Monday, July 17

Courtesy of the University of Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. (kuathletics.com) – Senior tight end Mason Fairchild is one of 136 college football players who have been nominated for the 2023 Allstate American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Good Works Team®, which was announced by the AFCA... Read More.

Online Enrollment Open for New and Returning Students in Hutchinson USD 308

Friday, July 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Online Enrollment for new and returning students in Hutchinson USD 308 is underway. Visit the enrollment page at https://www.usd308.com/page/enrollment-landing-page for more information. In-person enrollment and open house dates at each district building have also been set. Hutchinson High School does not... Read More.

The Hutchinson Art Center is Taking Submissions for Upcoming Photography Exhibition

Friday, July 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson Art Center is now accepting submissions for the upcoming Group Photography Exhibition. The artwork will be on display from August 17th until September 16th. Artists are asked to submit one (1) work of photography for this exhibition. Submitted artwork must... Read More.

Kansas Board of Education Seeks 4-year, $346 million State Funding Hike for Special Education

Friday, July 14

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas State Board of Education voted unanimously to recommend Gov. Laura Kelly and the 2024 Legislature embrace a four-year initiative raising state aid to special education by $86.6 million annually to bring Kansas into compliance with... Read More.

After School Shutdown, Rural Kansas Community Tries to Divorce District

Friday, July 14

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector CLAFLIN, Kan. — Barton County residents will decide whether to break up with their school district and “start fresh” following heartbreak and anger over the closure of a rural community’s high school. The change could result in hundreds of students displaced... Read More.