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HRHS Holiday Card Project Brings Community, Students, and Healthcare Workers Together

Tuesday, December 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System (HRHS) is proud to continue its cherished Holiday Card Project, uniting over 1,000 students from the Hutchinson, Buhler, and Haven school districts to create personalized holiday cards for local healthcare workers. This heartwarming initiative, in collaboration with... Read More.

Salina City Commission Approves Budget Amendments, Log Jam Clearing Project Nearly Complete

Monday, December 22

SALINA, Kan. — Following a public hearing, Salina City Commissioners Monday approved amendments to the 2025 budget. The largest of these amendments are to the general fund, which will cover part of the over $1.2 million cost of clearing a log jam on the... Read More.

Gov. Kelly and Kansas City Chiefs Announce Agreement On Plans for State-of-the-Art Domed Stadium in Kansas

Monday, December 22

New stadium and mixed-use entertainment project is expected to create 20,000 jobs and generate more than $4 billion in economic impact for state TOPEKA, Kan. — Gov. Laura Kelly and the Kansas City Chiefs today announced that an agreement has been reached to build a... Read More.

Update: Linn County Sheriff’s Office Issues Statement of Loss

Monday, December 22

LINN COUNTY, Kan. (December 22, 2025) 6:10 PM — It is with profound sadness that the Linn County Sheriff’s Office confirms that a juvenile who was previously reported missing has been found deceased. Our community is mourning this heartbreaking loss. The family has been notified,... Read More.

NCCC Announces Fall Semester Honor Rolls

Monday, December 22

CHANUTE, Kan. — Neosho County Community College (NCCC) highlighted the success and persistence of 240 students this week with the release of the President’s Honor Roll and the Vice President’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2025 semester. “I would like to congratulate our students who... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Deny Request to Allow Liquor Sales for Battle of the Bands Event in February

Monday, December 22

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday denied a request to allow liquor sales during a Battle of the Bands event in February at the 4-H Building. While Commissioners didn't have an objection to the event itself, a fundraiser for All Schools Day,... Read More.

K-State Community Health Expert Highlights Extension’s Work to Reduce Chronic Illness in Kansas

Monday, December 22

Hypertension, diabetes, cancer are among leading causes of illness and death MANHATTAN, Kan. — Chronic illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes and cancer are placing increasing demands on Kansans, and Kansas State University Extension professionals are stepping in to help residents manage those conditions through education,... Read More.

Recruiting news: Piper Fox, Dylan Dunn, Elijah Mosley, Hyrum Vaeonoo

Monday, December 22

Piper Fox, a Scott Community High School (Scott City) girls basketball standout, has signed a letter of intent to play NAIA-level women’s basketball at Tabor College in Hillsboro. Fox was named honorable mention on the Garden City Clarion Roundball Classic Girls All-Tournament Team. • Former Blue... Read More.

Kansas Forest Service Official Urges Proper Extinguisher Use, Training

Monday, December 22

Williams says fire department should still be called in most instances MANHATTAN, Kan. — As the holiday season brings decorated homes, busy kitchens and cold-weather equipment use, a Kansas Forest Service official is urging residents and producers to take a closer look at fire... Read More.

Sterling High School Alumnus Tyus Wilson Training For the Olympics

Monday, December 22

According to Kansas Pregame, Sterling High School graduate Tyus Wilson, a Big 10 and NCAA Champion high-jumper at the University of Nebraska, is currently training for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Wilson, who just completed his student teaching and graduated from Nebraska with... Read More.

Nickerson Wrestler Kris Monroe Claims Third Straight Tournament Title

Monday, December 22

Nickerson High School sent its varsity wrestlers to the Emporia Winter Classic Saturday and the junior varsity wrestlers competed at the Rose Hill JV Tournament. Kris Monroe placed first in the 165-pound weight class with a 3-0 record at the Emporia Tournament Saturday. He has... Read More.

Lyons Dominate Chase County Boys Wrestling Tournament

Monday, December 22

The Lyons High School boys wrestling team captured the Chase County Tournament of Champions title Saturday at Cottonwood Falls. The Lyons boys won the team title with 194 team points. The Lions competed in 11 of 14 weight classes and eight wrestlers reached the finals. Lyons... Read More.