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Peterson Scores 24 to Lead No. 14 Kansas Past TCU in Big 12 Quarters

Friday, March 13

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Darryn Peterson scored 24 points in a season-high 37 minutes and No. 14 Kansas beat TCU 78-73 in the last quarterfinal of the Big 12 tournament Thursday night at T-Mobile Center. BOX SCORE The Jayhawks will face No. 5 Houston, which defeated... Read More.

Axtell and Hanover Advance to Kansas 1A DII Boys Basketball Championship After Semifinal Wins

Friday, March 13

Axtell and Hanover dominated the Kansas Class 1A DII boys basketball semifinals Thursday night at Emporia’s White Auditorium. Axtell blasted Cunningham 84-40 and Hanover rolled past Lebo 94-42. Axtell (27-1) will play Hanover (27-1) in the championship game at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Cunningham (17-9) will play... Read More.

South Central Advances to Kansas 1A DI State Basketball Final With Semifinal Win Over Central Plains

Friday, March 13

The South Central High School boys basketball team defeated Central Plains 49-30 in the Kansas Class 1A Division I state tournament semifinals Thursday at Dodge City’s United Wireless Arena. The South Central Timberwolves, coached by Bud Valerius, advanced to the 1A DI state championship against... Read More.

Ellinwood, Salina Sacred Heart to Play for Class 2A State Championship Game

Friday, March 13

The Ellinwood High School girls basketball team will play Salina Sacred Heart for the Kansas Class 2A state title Saturday. The Ellinwood Eagles defeated the Eureka Tornadoes 50-47 and the Sacred Heart Knights defeated the Moundridge Wildcats 69-56 in the Kansas Class 2A girls state... Read More.

Burlington Boys Win Triple-Overtime Thriller Against Hesston in 3A Semifinals

Thursday, March 12

In the long history of KSHSAA state basketball at the Hutchinson Sports Arena, the best game may have been played there Thursday night. In the Class 3A boys semifinals, Burlington got a last-second 15-foot jump shot from Troy Over, and the Wildcats beat Hesston 77-76... Read More.

Hayley Samford Named Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum’s Next Executive Director

Thursday, March 12

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum announced on Thursday its new Executive Director. Hayley Samford will officially begin the new role at the museum on Monday, March 30. According to the Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum, Samford has... Read More.

MCCF Awards Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Pavilion $2,500 Grant for Mural Project at Community Celebration

Thursday, March 12

This week, McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) had the opportunity to spend time in Lindsborg as part of its community celebrations. At each event, foundation staff connected with community members and shared more about the foundation’s impact while guests enjoyed snacks provided by local... Read More.

NJCAA Basketball Championship Game Time at Hutchinson Sports Arena Updated

Thursday, March 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The NJCAA has announced an important schedule update for the 2026 NJCAA Men’s Basketball Championship: The Championship game on Saturday, March 28, will now tip off at 3:00 p.m., moving from its previously scheduled time. Fans, teams, and community members are encouraged... Read More.

Diversicare Announces Hutchinson Center As 2025 Award of Excellence Recipient at 2026 Leadership Summit

Thursday, March 12

Pictured Left to Right: Renee Johnson, Administrator; Anna Evans, Director of Nursing; Tiffany Perkins, RVP; Stephanie Turner, DCO Brentwood, Tenn. (March 2026) – Diversicare Healthcare Services is proud to recognize five centers as recipients of the 2025 Award of Excellence, the organization’s highest recognition for... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire on the 400 Block of Justice Street

Thursday, March 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - On 3/12/26 at 12:30 the Hutchinson Fire Department was called for a Structure fire in the 400 Block of Justice Street. The first arriving unit found a small fire in the back of the house that had smoked up the entire... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Chief Steve Beer to Retire After Accomplished Career

Thursday, March 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - After 41 years in the fire service, including nine years as Fire Chief for the Hutchinson Fire Department, Chief Steve Beer will be retiring at the end of this month. During his leadership, the department achieved several major milestones, including earning ISO... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Provides Updates on October Implementation of Sales Tax, Highlights Partnerships, Local Improvement

Thursday, March 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson has provided the following updates to keep the community informed on what all is happening. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT AFTER THE SALES TAX VOTE Hutchinson voters recently approved the City’s sales tax measure. With the election complete, the next step is... Read More.