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Shooting Suspect Makes Court Appearance

Wednesday, April 22

The man charged in connection with the January 31st shooting death of Joshua Soden near Inman was back in McPherson County District this morning for a brief hearing. The attorney for Daniel Hawkinson, Charles Lindberg, told District Judge John Klenda there is a... Read More.

Hutchinson Community Foundation Names Program Officer to Support Scholarships, Leadership Development

Tuesday, April 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Community Foundation announces the hiring of Elicia Lance as program officer. Lance joins the foundation’s senior program officer and director of strategy in executing the organization’s programs and initiatives. Among her duties will be to oversee the implementation and evaluation of... Read More.

AI Pioneer Taryn Southern Shares Insights on Creativity, Neurotechnology, and Responsible Use at HCC Lecture

Tuesday, April 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. -Taryn Southern, a Wichita native known for her work combining technology with creativity, presented the 177th Lecture of the Ray and Stella Dillon Lecture Series at Hutchinson Community College on Tuesday. Southern, who is credited with creating one of the world’s first AI-generated... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announced $18.9 Million in Kansas Airport Grants

Tuesday, April 21

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced $18.9 million for 53 airport development projects across Kansas. By leveraging local matches, the awards will contribute $95 million in total improvements to the state’s aviation network. The funding supports the planning, construction, and rehabilitation of public-use general... Read More.

Lindsborg Museum Celebrates Kansas Agriculture at Millfest on May 2

Tuesday, April 21

New attractions this year include pancake, waffle breakfast; Museum’s restored antique tractor; Notable peak in arts & crafts vendors Millfest returns to Lindsborg on May 2, 2026, bringing with it a blend of tradition and new experiences – including the largest lineup of arts and... Read More.

Allen County Commission Hears First 2027 Budget Proposals

Tuesday, April 21

Allen County Commissioners received their first two 2027 budget proposals Tuesday. Public Works Director Mitch Garner said the budgets for the airport and solid waste include a five percent cost of living adjustment. For the Landfill he is proposing to hire two additional... Read More.

Larned Man Appeared in Pawnee County District Court Regarding Alleged Felony Child Abuse

Tuesday, April 21

LARNED, Kan. – Derek Damon Delgado, 28 of Larned, Kansas, appeared Monday afternoon in the Pawnee County District Court before Magistrate Judge Julie Cowell regarding an allegation of Felony Child Abuse. The criminal case stems from a joint investigation by the Sedgwick County Exploited and... Read More.

McPherson Student Wins State Arbor Day Poster Contest

Tuesday, April 21

For the second year in a row a student at Eisenhower Elementary School in McPherson has won the Kansas Arbor Day Poster Contest. 5th Grader Isabel Perry was honored during Tuesday's McPherson City Commission meeting as it adopted the annual Arbor Day proclamation. ... Read More.

Two Arrested Following Violent Assault in Edwards County

Tuesday, April 21

EDWARDS COUNTY, Kan. – Two men have been arrested following an investigation by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and Edwards County Sheriff’s Office connected to a violent assault in December 2025. On Dec. 8, 2025, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office requested the KBI assist with... Read More.

Dragons Build Big Lead At Region 6 After Two Rounds

Tuesday, April 21

Hutchinson CC Sports Information MANHATTAN – All five Blue Dragon golfers figuring in the team scoring are in the Top 8 and the Hutchinson Community College men's golf team has a 22-stroke lead over the field after two rounds of the NJCAA Region 6 Championship... Read More.

Bluejays Post Strong Marks At Kansas Wesleyan Coyote Challenge

Tuesday, April 21

SALINA, Kan. – Tabor College Track and Field competed at the Kansas Wesleyan Coyote Challenge in Salina over the weekend. The Bluejays posted a solid weekend, taking home 23 personal bests, seven even finalists, four top 3 finishes, three event titles, and three NAIA national qualifying... Read More.

Tigers Take 2 of 3 From Nelson, Earn Top 4 Conference Seed

Tuesday, April 21

Waxahachie, Texas. - The Tiger baseball team headed down south for the final series of the regular season this past weekend against the Nelson University Lions. The team was eyeing a series win to clinch a home series in round 1 of the SAC... Read More.