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Santa Hat from Christmas Space History Now on Display at the Cosmosphere

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere is celebrating the holidays with an out-of-this-world artifact: a Santa hat that flew aboard Space Shuttle Discovery during the STS-103 Hubble Space Telescope Servicing Mission in December 1999. STS-103 holds a unique place in spaceflight history as the only one... Read More.

Cattle Chat: Evaluating Replacement Heifers Ahead of Breeding Season

K-State beef cattle experts emphasize early heifer preparation and the role of nutrition in early conception and calving success MANHATTAN, Kan. — Carefully preparing replacement heifers prior to breeding season is essential for improving conception rates and ensuring cows calve early and remain productive throughout... Read More.

Andale Wrestling Finishes 10th at Mid America Nationals

ENID, Okla. — The Andale wrestling team finished 10th with 261 points in the Mid America Nationals held in Enid, Oklahoma, on Friday and Saturday.  Ethan Eck led the way for the Indians taking first place at 175 pounds with a perfect 6-0 record. Eck... Read More.

Eight Displaced in Early Morning Fire in Hutchinson

HUTCHINSON. Kan. -(December 16, 2025) - At 0314 hours, the Hutchinson Fire Department responded to the 700 block of East 3rd Avenue for a report of a structure fire. First arriving units found a 2.5-story, balloon-frame, multi-family residence with fire and smoke showing from... Read More.

Council Sweeps Big 12 Weekly Honors

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas senior Melvin Council Jr. was voted as Big 12 Player of the Week and Newcomer of the Week by a panel of media who cover the league, the conference announced Monday. With these honors, Council anchored this week's Big 12 Starting... Read More.

Blue Dragon-Reiver Rivalry Renews in NJCAA Title Game

The top rivalry in NJCAA Football is also the matchup that will decide the 2025 national champion. Meeting for the seventh time in the past four seasons, the No. 1-ranked Hutchinson Community College Blue Dragons (11-0) will battle the No. 2-ranked Iowa Western Reivers (11-1)... Read More.

Smoky Valley Sweeps Belle Plaine in Return Home

LINDSBORG, Kan. – After two straight games on the road, the Smoky Valley basketball teams were back home for a rare Monday doubleheader.  The Viking girls got the night started with a ten-point win over Belle Plaine and the boys finished the night with... Read More.