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Halstead Girls Improve to 20-0 by Beating Little River

Friday, February 20

In a battle of No.1-ranked girls basketball teams, the Halstead girls defeated Little River 52-48 Thursday at the Halstead gym. In addition to the big crowd in person, more than 500 people watched the game on YouTube, according to the Halstead High School Facebook page. Halstead,... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $3M to Develop Unmanned Aerial Systems Technology for Agricultural Research

Friday, February 20

~Grant Builds on Kansas’ Strengths in Agriculture and Aviation Research~ TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly and The Kansas Department of Agriculture today announced that Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems has been awarded $3 million to develop Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) technology for... Read More.

UPDATE: Statewide Silver Alert Canceled for Missing Wichita Man

Friday, February 20

WICHITA, Kan. – The Wichita Police Department reported to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) that Joseph Hanby has been located safe. The Statewide Silver Alert is now canceled. WICHITA, Kan. – The Wichita Police Department requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide... Read More.

Food Bank of Reno County to Celebrate Grand Opening of New Facility on March 12

Friday, February 20

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Food Bank of Reno County will celebrate the Grand Opening of its new facility at 921 E. 4th Street on Thursday, March 12, marking a major milestone made possible by the successful Nourishing Our Future capital campaign and strong community partnerships. The... Read More.

Moundridge Boys Come Alive in Second Half in Beating Trinity Catholic

Thursday, February 19

Three Moundridge players scored in double figures, and the Wildcats shook off a slow start to beat Trinity Catholic 54-25 on Thursday in Hutchinson. Moundridge suffered a tough break on the opening tip as Heath Churchill went down with an injury and never returned. Trinity... Read More.

Balanced Scoring Leads Moundridge Girls to Win Over Trinity Catholic

Thursday, February 19

Eleven players scored for the Moundridge girls on Thursday, led by Mackie Conkling's 13 points, and the Wildcats won their 19th game of the season by beating Trinity Catholic 63-22 in Hutchinson. Cammi Unruh added 11 points, all in the first half, as the Wildcats... Read More.

Heartland Credit Union and Faris Elementary Launch Snack & Succeed

Thursday, February 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Faris Elementary School is proud to announce the launch of Snack & Succeed, an initiative designed to combat student hunger, strengthen academic success, and promote leadership among students. The program officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, February 19,... Read More.

Band Night to Bring More than 80 High School Musicians to Allen Community College

Thursday, February 19

IOLA, Kan. (Feb. 19, 2026) — Allen Community College will welcome more than 80 high school instrumentalists to campus for Band Night on Feb. 25, an annual event designed to showcase student talent, strengthen community partnerships, and highlight the performing arts opportunities available at... Read More.

Lyons City Council Addresses Financial Software Problems, Approves Community Projects and Upcoming Events

Thursday, February 19

LYONS, Kan. — The City of Lyons is experiencing major issues with its current financial software system, which has caused multiple issues for staff. An update on this was provided as the Council at their Feb. 20 meeting. City Treasurer Rebecca Schechter told the... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Swiftly Controls Fire in the 6700 Block of E. 43rd Ave.

Thursday, February 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - February 18, 2026 — Today, the Hutchinson Fire Department promptly responded to an emergency call regarding a fire in the 6700 block of E. 43rd Avenue. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a 50-by-30-foot shop with heavy, dark smoke showing from the eaves. The... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s Lane Gillespie to Receive KSHSAA 2026 Oscar Stauffer Award for Sportscaster of the Year

Thursday, February 19

2026 KSHSAA Oscar Stauffer Awards Announced TOPEKA, Kan. — The KSHSAA is pleased to announce the selection of Lane Gillespie and Sharon Sahlfeld as the 2026 Oscar Stauffer Award recipients. The awards will be presented at a KSHSAA State Championship event this winter, designated by recipients. The... Read More.

Lady Panthers Rally Late, Fall to Allen 73-64

Thursday, February 19

Chanute, Ks - Neosho County Women's Basketball fell 73-64 to Allen County Wednesday night in Chanute, dropping to 17-9 overall and 7-2 in KJCCC play. The Panthers battled all night but were forced to play from behind after a tough first quarter, in which Allen... Read More.