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Andale/Garden Plain Softball Advances to Class 4A State Softball Tournament

Tuesday, May 19

ANDALE, Kan. — After missing the state tournament in 2025, Andale/Garden Plain is heading back to the Class 4A State Tournament after a 2-0 day in the Class 4A regional at the Andale High School Sports Complex on Tuesday. It wasn’t easy for Andale/Garden Plain,... Read More.

Trinity Catholic Baseball Loses Semifinal Heartbreaker

Tuesday, May 19

The Trinity Catholic baseball team saw its strong season end Tuesday in Spearville during the Class 2-1A regional semifinals, falling 9-8 in eight innings to Stanton County. Trinity, the No. 3 seed in Region 4, finishes the season 18-4. six-seed Stanton County used a consistent hitting... Read More.

Salthawk Soccer Spurs Surprise by Beating Andover Central in Regional Play

Tuesday, May 19

The Hutchinson High girls soccer team spurred a postseason upset Tuesday in the first round of the Class 5A West Regional. The 11th-seeded Salthawks avenged an earlier loss to Andover Central by beating the Jaguars 1-0. The first game of the season, Andover Central beat Hutch... Read More.

Andale, Buhler, McPherson Boys Golf Teams are Class 4A State Tournament Bound

Tuesday, May 19

The boys golf teams from Andale, Buhler and McPherson took first, second and third at the Kansas Class 4A sub-state tournament at the par-72 Cherry Oaks Golf Course in Cheney. The top three finishing teams at each regional/sub-state site automatically qualified for the state tournament... Read More.

KCTA Selects All-state Boys Tennis Teams

Tuesday, May 19

Several area high school boys tennis players were named to the Kansas Tennis Coaches Association All-State Teams released on Tuesday. Buhler, Hesston (the Class 4A state champion) and McPherson were well-represented on the Class 4A team. Sterling’s Jace Darnahuer, who placed third at state, made... Read More.

Fackert and Gordon Head to N.C. for NAIA Outdoor T&F Championships

Tuesday, May 19

Asheville, North Carolina – For the second time this year, McPherson's Brian Fackert and Lamar Gordon will represent the Bulldogs in the NAIA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships, this time making the trip out east to the Tar Heel State. California native, Read More.

Cosmosphere and Kansas State University Salina Partner to Develop Immersive Virtual Reality Space Simulation for Camp Programs

Tuesday, May 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Through a continued partnership between the Cosmosphere and Kansas State University Salina, a team of senior students led by Dr. Balaji Balasubramaniam, Dr. Annie Hoekman, and Dr. Michael Oetken, have developed an immersive virtual reality experience that will soon become part... Read More.

Dawson’s Roadside Assistance Reflects Entrepreneurial Growth and Regional Momentum

Tuesday, May 19

GREAT BEND, Kan. — What started less than a year ago as a local roadside assistance operation has quickly grown into a multi-region service business reaching communities across Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. Dawson Holste, owner of Dawson’s Roadside Assistance, has expanded the business rapidly in... Read More.

No Labels Kansas Terminates Its Status As Political Party In Kansas

Tuesday, May 19

TOPEKA, Kan. – At the request of No Labels Kansas, the office of the Kansas Secretary of State terminated its status as an officially recognized political party in the state. No Labels Kansas was officially recognized as a political party in January 2024 after their... Read More.

Hutchinson Trinity, Sterling Boys Golf Teams Headed to 2A State Tournament

Tuesday, May 19

Hutchinson Trinity Catholic and Sterling placed first and third at the Kansas Class 2A sub-state tournament Monday at Pittsburg’s Crestwood Golf Course. The Celtics and Black Bears qualified for the Kansas Class 2A state tournament May 26-27 at Winfield’s Quail Ridge Golf Course. Hutchinson Trinity won... Read More.

Ellinwood Golfers, Luke Heinz Capture 2A Sub-State Titles at Marion

Tuesday, May 19

The Ellinwood Eagles captured the team title with a 343 score and Eliinwood golfer Luke Heinz claimed first-place medalist honors with a 6-over-par 78 at the Kansas 2A sub-state Monday at the Marion County Club. Ellinwood’s Austin Brack placed third with an 85. Hays-Thomas More... Read More.

Hutchinson Central Christian to Send Cael Kooiman, Tyler Reed to Class 1A State Golf

Tuesday, May 19

Hutchinson Central Christian High School will send golfers Cael Kooiman and Tyler Reed to the Kansas Class 1A state tournament May 26-27 at McPherson’s Turkey Creek Golf Course. Kooiman placed fourth and Reed tied for seventh at the Kansas Class 1A sub-state Monday at the... Read More.