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KJCCC Announces 2026 All-KJCCC Baseball East Division Honors

Thursday, May 14

COLBY, Kan. (kjccc.org/sports) — The Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference has announced the 2026 All-KJCCC East Division Baseball teams and winners of the major postseason honors. The awards, which were voted on by each of the league head coaches, include five individuals... Read More.

NMRMC & SEKMHC Finalize Ashley Clinic Purchase Agreement

Thursday, May 14

CHANUTE, Kan. — Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center (NMRMC) and Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center (SEKMHC) officially announced the finalization of the purchase agreement of the Ashley Clinic by the medical center. The property will transfer ownership on May 28, 2026. This an important step... Read More.

HEALTH ALERT: Three Reno County Overdoses in 24 hours on May 12th

Thursday, May 14

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - May 14, 2026 - The purpose of this Health Alert is to inform the community about a recent unusual spike in overdoses in Reno County. Three overdoses were reported within a 24-hour period. The overdoses are suspected to involve primarily methamphetamine. The Reno County... Read More.

Central Kansas Communities Awarded HEAL Funding

Thursday, May 14

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland has announced the Kansas Department of Commerce awarded over $1.3 million in Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grant funding to support 15 building renovation projects across the state. When matched with nearly $3.9 million in local... Read More.

Reno County District Attorney Releases Findings in Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation

Thursday, May 14

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - May 14, 2026 - The Reno County District Attorney’s Office has completed review of the use of deadly force that resulted in the death of Cassondra Scott. The Kansas Bureau of Investigations conducted the investigation related to the incident that occurred... Read More.

McPherson Main Street Receives Designation as a 2026 Main Street America Accredited Program

Thursday, May 14

This highest national designation recognizes McPherson Main Street’s exceptional commitment to community-based revitalization and positive local impact McPHERSON, Kan. (May 7, 2026) — McPherson Main Street has been designated as a 2026 Accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main... Read More.

Barton Stuns No. 2-Ranked Cloud County, Advance in Region 6/Plains District Winner’s Bracket

Thursday, May 14

The Barton Community College baseball team delivered its biggest win of the season Wednesday afternoon at Wichita State University's Eck Stadium, knocking off second-seeded and No. 2-ranked Cloud County Community College 11-9 in the opening round of the Region 6/Plains District double-elimination tournament. Jumping out... Read More.

Dragons Place 12 on All- Jayhawk West Baseball Team

Thursday, May 14

Hutchinson CC Sports Information Backed by a record-breaking offensive season, the Hutchinson Community College baseball team had 12 players named to the 2026 All-Jayhawk West baseball team, which was released on Thursday morning. The Blue Dragons landed six players on the first team – Anthony Mazza,... Read More.

Blue Dragons Drop Plains District Opener to Cowley

Thursday, May 14

WICHITA – Cru Huenfeld hit his 23rd home run of the season on Wednesday, but the No. 4-seed Hutchinson Community College baseball team had a tough time generating offense in it Plains District Tournament opening-round matchup with the Cowley Tigers. Three Cowley pitchers held the Blue... Read More.

Hatzenbuehler Shoots 71 to Lead Dragons in Round 2 at NJCAA

Thursday, May 14

Hutchinson CC Sports Information NEWTON – Freshman Grant Hatzenbuehler became the first Blue Dragon to shoot a round under par at the 2026 NJCAA Division I National Championships on Wednesday at Sand Creek Station. But the Hutchinson Community College men's golf team lost a little bit of... Read More.

Blue Dragons Set to Open National Championships Thursday in New Mexico

Thursday, May 14

Hutchinson CC Sports Information With a pair of Region 6 team championships tucked away, the Hutchinson Community College men's and women's track and field teams took to finish off the season in grand fashion this weekend at the 2026 NJCAA Division I Championships at New... Read More.

One Teenager Stable, One in Custody Following Carey Park Shooting

Thursday, May 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On May 13th, 2026, at 8:21 P.M., officers with the Hutchinson Police Department, along with personnel from the Hutchinson Fire Department and Reno County EMS, were dispatched to the river, near Hobart-Detter Field in Carey Park, in reference to a shooting. When... Read More.