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Hillsboro City Administrator Named New Saline County Administrator

Wednesday, January 21

SALINA, Kan. — Pending finalization of an employment contract, Matthew (Matt) Stiles will be joining Saline County as its new County Administrator, effective April 13. Stiles is currently City Administrator in Hillsboro, and has past experience as City Administrator in South Hutchinson, Assistant City... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Over $2.6M for Airport Infrastructure

Wednesday, January 21

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced ten Kansas communities have secured over $2.5 million in federal Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) funding from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program. “Investing in Kansas’ airport infrastructure is crucial to enhancing connectivity and supporting local economies across the state,” Governor Laura Kelly said. "I'm pleased that these projects are receiving vital infrastructure grants, which will not... Read More.

Bullpup Sports Roundup: Boys Swim Places 2nd in Salina, Wrestling Competes at TOC

Wednesday, January 21

McPherson High School Boys Swimming had a stellar week, starting with a second-place finish at the Salina Invitational on Thursday, Jan. 15. McPherson won one event and placed in the top three in five total events. Sophomore Cooper Bohme won the 500 Yard Freestyle with... Read More.

Winter Storm Watch Issued for All of Southeast Kansas Friday Afternoon into Early Sunday

Wednesday, January 21

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for all of southeast Kansas starting in most areas Friday afternoon into early Sunday morning, and an extreme cold watch is also up from Friday morning into early Monday morning for Allen, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson counties. Snow... Read More.

Thrive Allen County Receives $1.4M Affordable Housing Grant for Allen County Home Rehabilitation Project

Wednesday, January 21

IOLA, Kan. — Thrive Allen County, Iola, KS, was awarded $1.4M through FHLBank Topeka’s 2025 Affordable Housing Program (AHP). This year $33.9 million in AHP grants were made in partnership with FHLBank Topeka’s member financial institutions in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma. The member... Read More.

Lyons City Council Discusses Animal Shelter Issues at January 20 Meeting

Wednesday, January 21

LYONS, Kan. — Animal Shelter issues were a major topic for the Lyons City Council at their meeting on Jan. 20. An earlier plan to place a shelter at the Wastewater Treatment Plant site south of Lyons was abandoned, and the Council discussed a... Read More.

Hutchinson Leaders Deliver Optimistic State of the City Address

Wednesday, January 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Reno County Chamber of Commerce hosted its monthly Membership breakfast on Wednesday, featuring an upbeat State of the City Address delivered by Vice Mayor Greg Fast and City Manager Enrico Villegas. The leaders highlighted significant financial recovery, progress on major... Read More.

National Weather Service Expands Winter Storm Watch for the Weekend

Wednesday, January 21

The area of expected impactful snow has been expanded north for this weekend. The National Weather Service in Wichita has expanded the winter storm watch issued earlier this morning for southern parts of south central Kansas to include more of central Kansas, including Barton, Harvey,... Read More.

Reno County Sabres Knock off Host Cardinals at Hoisington Winter Jam

Wednesday, January 21

Despite a 27-point effort by Hoisington’s Mason Martin, the Reno County Homeschool Sabres defeated the host Cardinals 60-57 Tuesday at the Hoisington Winter Jam. Four Sabres scored in double figures, led by Lucas Asberry with 17 points. Colt Smith scored 15 (including three 3-pointers), Samuel... Read More.

Central Christian Girls Topple Elyria Christian at Eli J. Walter Invitational, Cougar Boys Lose to Host Berean Academy

Wednesday, January 21

The Hutchinson Central Christian girls basketball team, ranked third in Kansas Class 1A Division II, defeated Elyria Christian 43-38 Tuesday night in the first round of the Eli J. Walter Invitational. Swanson led the Central Christian girls with 17 points and Avery Kauffman scored 14. The... Read More.

Moundridge Boys, Girls Prevail at Hillsboro Trojan Classic

Wednesday, January 21

The Moundridge High School girls and boys basketball teams both won their games Tuesday at the Hillsboro Trojan Classic at the Tabor College Gymnasium. The Moundridge girls defeated Hesston 54-36 and the Moundridge boys defeated Clay Center 58-44. Hattie Hecox and Mackie Conkling each scored 12... Read More.

No. 1 Little River Girls Advance to Semifinals at St. John Midwinter Classic

Wednesday, January 21

The No. 1-ranked Little River High School girls basketball team picked up a 72-16 opening-round win over Nickerson at the St. John Mid-Winter Classic. Little River led at halftime 48-9. Arika Feldman led the Little River girls with 20 points. Avery Lafferty scored 12 points, Dempsey... Read More.