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All 2028 Kansas High School State Basketball Games Will Be in Wichita Area

Thursday, May 21

TOPEKA, Kan. – The KSHSAA State Basketball Tournament semifinal and final sites for the 2028 season have been selected, and for the first time, all sites are located in the Wichita area. Koch Arena at Wichita State University, Heartland Federal Credit Union Arena in Park... Read More.

Inman Softball Team Headed Back to Kansas Class 2-1A State Tournament

Thursday, May 21

The Inman High School softball teams continues is one of the top programs in Kansas Class 2-1A heading into the state tournament. The Teutons captured a Class 2-1A regional championship and improved to 24-2. The Inman softball team posted a 2A state runner-up finish in 2025... Read More.

Nickerson Freshman Bella Brinkley Puts Name on Nickerson Track Leader Board

Thursday, May 21

Nickerson High School freshman Bella Brinkley updated the Panthers’ track leader board after breaking the all-time triple jump record at the Central Kansas League meet on May 14 with a jump of 36 feet, 1.25 inches. The previous record of 35-9 was set in 2002... Read More.

Buhler Girls Soccer Team’s Season Ends with Loss to Rose Hill in Regional Final

Thursday, May 21

The Buhler High School varsity girls soccer team lost to Rose Hill 2-0 in the Class 4-1A girls soccer West Regional 4 championship game Thursday at Rose Hill. Kyia Kelly and Katie Leck scored the goals for the Rose Hill Rockets. Buhler finished the season with... Read More.

Salt City Splash to Open May 23 for 2026 Season

Thursday, May 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Salt City Splash is set to open Memorial Day weekend, with the first day of the 2026 season on Saturday, May 23. The Splash will also be open on Memorial Day Monday, May 25, but moving forward, will be closed on... Read More.

Envista Federal Credit Union Spends May Honoring Heroes and Advocates Across the Hutchinson Community

Thursday, May 21

HUTCHINSON, KS, May 2026 — Throughout the month of May, Envista Federal Credit Union demonstrated its commitment to the Hutchinson community by participating in a wide range of awareness months, appreciation weeks, and recognition days. Staff showed support for local educators, first responders, healthcare workers,... Read More.

StartUp Pretty Prairie: Entrepreneurship Workshop Coming to Pretty Prairie, KS

Thursday, May 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — StartUp Hutch will host StartUp Pretty Prairie, an entrepreneurship workshop designed to support small business growth in Pretty Prairie and surrounding rural communities, on Wednesday, June 10, from 4:30 to 7:00 PM at the Pretty Prairie City Office/Library, 119 W. Main St. The... Read More.

Beyond Barriers Recognizes Global Accessibility Awareness Day with Practical Steps to Make Digital Spaces More Inclusive

Thursday, May 21

Hutchinson, Kan. — Beyond Barriers is proud to recognize Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), observed each year on the third Thursday in May, as a reminder that digital access is essential to full participation in modern life. GAAD was launched in 2012 to spark conversation, learning, and action around... Read More.

Pump Failure to Delay Yates Center Pool Opening

Thursday, May 21

Some bad news for swimmers in Yates Center. The Yates Center Swimming Pool's main circulation pump has failed and needs to be replaced, a very expensive to do. Because of this, the opening of the pool for the season has been delayed,... Read More.

Alvord and McCormick Lead Barton Softball’s Ten on All-KJCCC/Region 6 Post-Season Selection List

Thursday, May 21

The Barton Community College softball team earned ten total selections on the 2026 All-KJCCC/Region 6 postseason teams, highlighted by First Team honors for sophomores Karter Alvord and Peyton McCormick. Joining the pair on the postseason recognition list were fellow sophomores Morgan Thatcher and Laney Wood along with freshmen Read More.

Former Barton Pitcher Zach Thornton Called up by Mets, Set for Major League Debut Wednesday night

Thursday, May 21

Five years after arriving on The Hill, former Barton Community College pitcher Zach Thornton is set to reach The Show, making his Major League debut Wednesday evening for the New York Mets against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Scheduled to draw the starting assignment... Read More.

Early Morning Fire Damages Home in Great Bend

Thursday, May 21

An early Thursday morning fire damaged a house in Great Bend. The Great Bend Fire Department was dispatched to the 1200 block of Roosevelt at 1:21 AM, and the first arriving crews reported heavy smoke coming from the single-story residence, the Fire was... Read More.