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Dalton Luce Named Wrestling Coach at Halstead High School

Thursday, June 11

Halstead High School on Wednesday announced the hiring of Dalton Luce as the next head wrestling coach. Luce has a strong background in education, athletics and student development, along with nearly a decade of high school wrestling coaching experience. “Please join us in welcoming coach Luce... Read More.

Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce to Host Primary Candidate Forum for Kansas State Representatives and Reno County Commissioners

Thursday, June 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce announced today that it will host a Primary Candidate Forum featuring individuals seeking election to the Kansas House of Representatives and the Reno County Commission. The forum will be held on Wednesday, July 8, at 6:00... Read More.

Huenfeld Named 2nd-Team NJCAA Baseball All- American

Thursday, June 11

Hutchinson CC Sports Information Hutchinson Community College outfielder Cru Huenfeld became the 18th Blue Dragon baseball player to be named to the NJCAA Division I Baseball All-America team on Wednesday. A 6-foot-2, 220-pound freshman from Overland Park, Kansas, was named to the 2026 NJCAA All-America second team... Read More.

Taylor Shaffer Leaves Lasting Legacy at Neosho County Community College

Thursday, June 11

After four seasons at Neosho County Community College, Head Men's Basketball Coach Taylor Shaffer is taking the next step in his coaching career as he accepts a new opportunity at McCook Community College. While the Panthers will undoubtedly miss his leadership, Shaffer leaves Chanute... Read More.

Lamar Gordon Named Finalist for Greater Wichita Sports Banquet College Male Athlete of the Year

Thursday, June 11

McPherson, Kan – Following a phenomenal 2025-2026 Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field season, Lamar Gordon has been named a finalist for the College Male Athlete of the Year award at this year's 2026 Greater Wichita Sports Banquet. Other finalists for this year's award... Read More.

2025/2026 Year-End Numbers Reflect Solid Wheat Sales

Thursday, June 11

KANSAS - The 2025/2026 marketing year closed on May 31, 2026, and U.S. wheat export sales finished the year on a strong note, providing a buffer of support for farm families during a year of low farmgate prices. Final export inspections hit 23.7 million... Read More.

Great Bend Bat Cats Off to a 5-1 Start

Thursday, June 11

The Great Bend Bat Cats, who are celebrating their 10th anniversary this summer, pounded the Kingman Islanders 21-2 Tuesday night in Kingman. Great Bend, coached by Roger Ward, has started the season with a 5-1 record. The Bat Cats lost to Kingman 9-8 in a lightning-delayed... Read More.

Area Softball, Baseball Coaches are Finalists for Sports in Kansas Coach of the Year

Thursday, June 11

Sports in Kansas released its finalists Wednesday for Softball Coach of the Year and Baseball Coach of the Year. Area softball coaches listed as finalists are Shawn Behr, Great Bend (5A); Stephanie Patterson, McPherson (4A); Erin Carney, Andale/Garden Plain (4A); Darin Ashworth, Haven (3A); Tyler... Read More.

A Sixth-Generation Farming Family

Wednesday, June 10

Kim Sorensen and her family run a sixth-generation farm outside of Abbyville, Kan. Kim and her husband Jim moved out to Abbyville in 1985. "We farmed and just kept growing like everybody wants to do," Kim said. Sadly, the family lost Jim to brain cancer in 2018. Now,... Read More.

City of Salina Addresses Storm Cleanup Rumors

Wednesday, June 10

The City of Salina wants to address inaccurate rumors circulating in the community. Claims that City resources are being directed solely toward cleaning up Oakdale Park for the Smoky Hill River Festival instead of helping residents are simply not true. The only crews working... Read More.

Bat Cats Celebrate 10 Seasons of Building Community Through America’s Pastime

Wednesday, June 10

GREAT BEND, Kan. — What began as one hometown vision and a lot of determination has grown into one of Great Bend's most beloved summer traditions. The Great Bend Bat Cats Baseball Club celebrated the start of its 10th home season with a ribbon-cutting ceremony... Read More.

KCK Murder Suspects Captured in Harvey County

Wednesday, June 10

A late Sunday night traffic stop in Harvey County led to the arrests of three suspects in a Kansas City, Kansas Homicide Newton Police and the Harvey County Sheriff's Office had been notified just after 11 PM Sunday a Flock camera reader in... Read More.