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Class 2A Boys Quarterfinals: Moundridge Overwhelms St. Marys in 63-31 Stunner

Friday, March 10

By: Brent Maycock, KSHSAA Covered MANHATTAN, Kan. (kshsaacovered.com) – Whatever expectations veteran Moundridge coach Vance Unrau had for Wednesday’s Class 2A state quarterfinal showdown with 2022 runner-up St. Marys, one thing is certain. “Not this,” Unrau admitted. Indeed, nobody really saw this one coming – a 63-31... Read More.

TCU Downs K-State at Big 12 Championship, 80-67

Friday, March 10

By Kansas State University Athletics KANSAS CITY, Mo. (kstatesports.com) – A strong second-half performance carried No. 22/23 TCU to an 80-67 win over No. 12/12 Kansas State in the final quarterfinal game of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship on Thursday night before a crowd... Read More.

Closed portion of 56th Avenue Near Hutchinson is Reopening

Thursday, March 9

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - A section of 56th Avenue northwest of Hutchinson is tentatively expected to reopen on March 16 after being closed since October 2021 to allow for construction of the K-14 realignment. That portion of 56th Avenue extends from the existing junction with... Read More.

Hutch Chamber Offers Resource Guide to Connect Job Seekers and Employers

Thursday, March 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Due to the recent layoffs in at HRMC and Sonoco, the Hutch Chamber is posting a Job Seeker Resource Guide as a way to connect job seekers with employers who may have positions open currently. As always, job seekers are encouraged to... Read More.

Jayhawks Top Mountaineers in Quarterfinals of Big 12 Tournament

Thursday, March 9

By KUAthletics.com KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Playing without coach Bill Self on the sideline, third-ranked Kansas turned to big offensive performances from Jalen Wilson and Dajuan Harris Jr. along with some stingy defense to pull away from West Virginia 78-61 on Thursday in the quarterfinals... Read More.

Legislature Sends Transgender Sports Ban to Gov. Laura Kelly

Thursday, March 9

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Sen. Renee Erickson fought back against what she viewed as offensive criticism for avidly supporting legislation banning transgender athletes from school-sponsored sports teams for girls and women. Erickson, a Wichita Republican, said during Senate floor debate Kansas should... Read More.

Todd Beam Named McPherson Middle School Assistant Principal for 2023-24 School Year

Thursday, March 9

MCPHERSON, Kan. – McPherson Public Schools announced this week that Mr. Todd Beam will transition to McPherson Middle School as Assistant Principal for the 2023/24 school year. "After 15 years serving Roosevelt Elementary, I am ready for a change in my educational journey," Mr. Beam... Read More.

Four Bullpups Score in Double-figures to Defeat Wellington in 4A State Quarterfinal Win

Thursday, March 9

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio SALINA, Kan. - The McPherson High Boys Basketball team guaranteed themselves a full 25-game season, as two more games will await them at Tony’s Pizza Event Center in Salina, after a 71-49 win over the Wellington Crusaders in the... Read More.

The Hutchinson Horticulture Club’s Annual Gathering for Gardeners is Saturday

Wednesday, March 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson Horticulture Club’s Annual Gathering for Gardeners is Saturday, March 11th at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Topic sessions ranging from growing herbs and vegetables to new annual plants and gardening for pollinators will start at 9 a.m. and... Read More.

Area Students Among 30 Named as 2023 Rudd Scholars

Wednesday, March 8

WICHITA, Kan. – The Rudd Foundation is pleased to announce its sixth class of Rudd Scholars, comprised of 30 Kansas high school seniors selected following a competitive application process that focuses on the students and their life stories, in addition to academic accomplishments, test... Read More.

Kansas Governor Pushes Medicaid Expansion as Way to Help Address Mental Health Issues

Wednesday, March 8

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Governor Laura Kelly wants to expand Medicaid because she says the state’s mental health performance is "pathetic." A nationwide report recently ranked Kansas last in the country for access to mental health services. Kelly says Kansas taxpayers are already paying into... Read More.

African Children’s Choir to Perform at Grace Bible Church on March 17

Wednesday, March 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The African Children’s Choir will perform their “Just As I Am” hymns tour at a free concert at Grace Bible Church on Friday, March 17 at 7:00 pm. Grace Bible Church is located at 1221 E. 33rd Ave in Hutchinson. A free-will... Read More.