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Swedes announce Deedra Woodbury as Head Volleyball Coach

Thursday, December 18

Lindsborg, Kan. – The Bethany College Department of Athletics has announced that Deedra Woodbury will be the next Head Volleyball Coach for the Swedes. "We are thrilled to welcome Deedra Woodbury as our Head Volleyball Coach. She is a tremendous fit for Bethany College and our... Read More.

Blue Christmas – Blue Dragons Fall in NJCAA Championship Game to Iowa Western

Thursday, December 18

By Brad Hallier CANYON, Texas - Brady Whitman headed toward the steps on the north end of Bain-Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium on Wednesday evening, but it would be several minutes before the Hutchinson Community College sophomore linebacker began the ascent. The pain was evident on Whitman’s face.... Read More.

Salvation Army Provides Holiday Help, Urges Financial Support to Meet Their Goal

Thursday, December 18

HUTCHISON, Kan. (Dec. 18, 2025) – Is Christmas Cancelled? Not this year! The Salvation Army is giving out Christmas food Boxes and toys for Christmas today, Thursday December 18 from 9 AM to 5:00 PM. For 132 years, The Salvation Army has been giving toys... Read More.

Dragons Come Up Shy in NJCAA Title Game

Thursday, December 18

CANYON, Texas – The Hutchinson Community College football team got off to a tremendous start in Wednesday night's NJCAA Football Championship game against Iowa Western. But the No. 2-ranked Reivers grabbed control in the second quarter and never relinquished control in a 28-10 victory over... Read More.

Moundridge Boys, Little River Girls Stay Undefeated

Thursday, December 18

The Moundridge High School boys basketball team, ranked second in Kansas Class 2A, downed Little River 60-35 Tuesday night at Moundridge. The Little River girls defeated Moundridge 52-40. Both th Moundridge boys and Little River girls are undefeated. The Moundridge boys led 13-8 after one quarter,... Read More.

Haven Sweeps Nickerson Varsity Squads

Thursday, December 18

Haven swept the Nickerson girls and boys basketball teams Tuesday night at the Nickerson High School gymnasium. The Haven girls won 63-16 and the Wildcat boys won 83-63. The Haven boys led 67-44 after three quarters. The Haven varsity girls (4-2) led 35-6 at halftime and 57-6... Read More.

Recruiting News: Newberry, Ploutz to Play Football at Sterling College; Grizzle to Wrestle at Friends University

Thursday, December 18

Sterling High School seniors Wyatt Newberry and Kevin Ploutz will stay at home to play football at Sterling College. Both recently signed letters of intent. Newberry and Ploutz helped the Sterling Black Bears win their first state championship since 1982. In other signings of interest in Kansas: •... Read More.

McPherson Business Raided by KBI Files Suit for Return of Product, Money

Wednesday, December 17

McPHERSON, Kan. — The owners of a McPherson business raided in early October as part of a statewide enforcement operation by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Kansas Attorney General's office, have filed suit seeking injunctions against further such raids and return of... Read More.

Lyons Girls Get First Win; Boys Complete Sweep of Sedgwick

Wednesday, December 17

The Lyons Lady Lions picked up their first win of the season in thrilling fashion, as Hayden Linden grabbed an offensive rebound and banked home the winning basket with 3.4 seconds on the clock. Sedgwick dominated the early going, leading 14-5 at the end of... Read More.

Buhler Boys Swim Team Dominates Hutchinson Invitational, Salthawks Place Third

Wednesday, December 17

The Buhler High School boys swimming and diving team dominated the Hutchinson Invitational Tuesday at the Hutchinson YMCA pool. Buhler placed first with 462 points, followed by Rose Hill 360, Hutchinson 338, Garden City 276.5, Dodge City 246, Great Bend 194.5 and Liberal 109. It was... Read More.

Hutchinson High School Fires Football Coach Mike Vernon, Search Begins for New Coach

Wednesday, December 17

The search is on for a new head football coach at Hutchinson High School, which has won 235 games since 1998. Salthawks’ head football coach Mike Vernon was fired effective Dec. 11, according to the personnel report approved during Monday night’s Hutchinson USD 308 Board... Read More.

Community Foundation Grant Cycle Open to Reno Co. Organizations, Groups

Wednesday, December 17

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - Hutchinson Community Foundation is now accepting proposals for the first Impact Cycle of 2026 Fund for Reno County Grants. Established in 1990, the Fund for Reno County serves as a permanent resource for the changing needs of Reno County. Grants represent... Read More.