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Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson Fundraising Campaign will Help Kids to Live Healthier

Friday, February 3

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Through healthy lifestyles programming at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson, kids learn how to live healthier. Through its current fundraiser, For the Health of It, BGC Hutch has set a goal of raising $10,000 to expand opportunities for students... Read More.

Have You Checked Your Heart?

Friday, February 3

By Maddy Rohr, K-State Research and Extension News Service MANHATTAN, Kan – The story of a professional football player suffering a heart condition while on the field has recently drawn national headlines, but a Kansas State University food scientist said it’s important at all times... Read More.

Report: 11 Kansas Children Died from Fentanyl Overdoses in 2020

Friday, February 3

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Eleven Kansas kids died from fentanyl overdoses in 2020, the first time the state has tracked the deaths of children from the drug. The state’s child death review board examines the deaths of all children under age 17 in the... Read More.

KU Professor Part of Team Trying to Prevent Next Bird Flu Pandemic

Friday, February 3

By The University of Kansas LAWRENCE, Kan. — As humanity tries to find its footing after the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Kansas is taking steps to help ready the United States and the rest of the world for future global health crises. A. Townsend Peterson,... Read More.

Integra Technologies to Invest $1.8B, Create Nearly 2,000 Jobs with Wichita Semiconductor Plant

Friday, February 3

TOPEKA, Kan. – Thursday, Governor Laura Kelly announced Kansas-based Integra Technologies plans to invest $1.8 billion in a large-scale semiconductor facility in Wichita. This is the second-largest private investment in Kansas history. The facility will establish Wichita as integral to... Read More.

Upset Bid Falls Short vs. No. 3 Houston

Friday, February 3

Wichita State University Athletics WICHITA, Kan. (goshockers.com) - Wichita State matched No. 3 Houston's energy, toughness and physicality but couldn't keep pace with its three-point shooting in 70-61 loss at Charles Koch Arena. Jaykwon Walton matched a personal-best with 24 points for WSU (11-11,... Read More.

Bulldogs Take Down Tabor on the Road

Friday, February 3

McPherson College Athletics HILLSBORO, Kan. (macbulldogs.com) — The McPherson College Bulldogs forced 18 turnovers Wednesday (Feb. 1) to take down the Tabor College Bluejays 69-60 in Hillsboro, Kan. The Bulldogs have now won three of their last four games to keep pace for eighth in the KCAC standings... Read More.

Blue Dragon Softball Announces Schedule Change

Thursday, February 2

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Community College softball team and McPherson College will move its scheduled Friday doubleheader in McPherson to Sunday, the Blue Dragons announced. With the region coming out of the latest arctic blast, temperatures on Sunday are forecasted... Read More.

34 Blue Dragons Sign with Four-Year Programs

Thursday, February 2

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information HUTCHINSON, Kan. - A total of 34 Hutchinson Community College football players from the 2022 NJCAA national runner-up team have signed letters of intent to play at four-year institutions through the December and February signing periods. The breakdown of levels of... Read More.

Jury Delivers Guilty Verdict in 2021 Reno County Murder Case

Thursday, February 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – On August 27, 2021, deputies from the Reno County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to 1016 N. Palomino Trail in Reno County based on information they received regarding the owners of that property. Upon arrival at the scene, deputies spoke to three... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Announces Preschool and Kindergarten Roundup Dates

Thursday, February 2

BUHLER, Kan. – Buhler USD 313 has announced dates for their upcoming preschool and kindergarten roundup. The district offers free half-day preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds and low-cost half day child care in the same building. Roundup dates will be held on Monday, March 6th... Read More.

Missouri Woman Killed in Late Wednesday Accident in Northern Reno County

Thursday, February 2

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – An Ozark, Missouri woman was killed Wednesday night in a crash in far northern Reno County. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a Ford Ranger pickup driven by Laura R Manwarren, 45, of Ozark, Mo. was southbound on K-14/96 about four... Read More.