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Zoning Matters Dominate McPherson County Commission Meeting Monday

Monday, June 1

The McPherson County Commission Tuesday approved in part a request to rezone a property along the Old 81 Bypass on the northwest outskirts of McPherson to accommodate an expansion project of Piping Technologies which would include a larger paint shop and a building for... Read More.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson Announces Change in Avenue A Site Leadership

Monday, June 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson announced the upcoming departure of Site Director Brenda Higginbotham after nearly 32 years with the organization. Higginbotham started her journey with the Club in 1994 as a college student and has worked in every role... Read More.

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

Monday, June 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation is now accepting proposals for the second 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 an... Read More.

Barton’s Alipoe and Ankrah Earn Men’s Tennis All-America honors

Monday, June 1

Charles Alipoe and Raphael Ankrah of the Barton Community College men's tennis team have earned Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) All-America honors following the release of the organization's final 2026 Division I rankings. The duo helped the Cougars close out the 2025-26 season and program history with... Read More.

Barton’s Campigotto and Tchamoussa earn All-America Women’s Tennis Honors

Monday, June 1

Vitoria Campigotto and Grace Tchamoussa of the Barton Community College women's tennis team have earned postseason All-America recognition through the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) and National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), respectively. The honors cap one of the most successful seasons in recent program history, helping... Read More.

Registration Now Open For Entrepreneurship Business Basics JUMP©+AI Program

Monday, June 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – June 1, 2026 — Registration is now open for the Entrepreneurship Business Basics JUMP©+AI program, also known as EBB JUMP©+AI, a 12-week course designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners start, operate, and grow with confidence. The program will run August 24 through... Read More.

Mike Sullivan Announces Candidacy for Reno County Commission District 1

Monday, June 1

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - Mike Sullivan of Hutchinson announced Monday his candidacy for the Reno County Commission District 1 seat to succeed Randy Parks. “I admire Randy and his common sense conservative approach to issues before the commission” Sullivan said. “I strongly believe he... Read More.

Monarchs Roll to Win in Home Debut

Monday, June 1

Cooper Harris pitched five strong innings Sunday, followed by two strong innings in relief by Brayden Henry, and the Hutchinson Monarchs won their 2026 home debut by routing the Performance Factory Phenoms 12-2 at Hobart-Detter Field. The game ended after the top of the seventh... Read More.

Texas Tech, UCLA Thriller Sets Field for WCWS Semifinals

Monday, June 1

OKC delivered once again, serving a an instant classic between No. 3 Texas Tech and No. 2 UCLA through nine innings to set the semifinal field in the WCWS. 👉 Click or tap to view the interactive bracket The Red Raiders survived theRead More.

BigXthaPlug Brings Genre-Bending Texas Sound to the 2026 Kansas State Fair

Monday, June 1

Rising hip-hop star and country crossover artist to perform in Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — BigXthaPlug, the rising star out of Dallas, Texas, is coming to the 2026 Kansas State Fair. He will take the stage at the Kansas Star Casino Grandstand on the Kansas State Fairgrounds in... Read More.

Kansas Claims Lawrence Regional Championship; Defeats Arkansas 13-10

Monday, June 1

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas Baseball is headed to a Super Regional for the first time in school history after a 13-10 victory over Arkansas on Sunday evening in front of 4,007 fans at Hoglund Ballpark to win the first-ever Lawrence Regional. BOX SCORE Kansas (45-16) picked up... Read More.

Cara Herbert Leads Larned Girls at State Track

Sunday, May 31

Larned’s Cara Herbert placed fifth in the 3A girls 100-meter hurdles race with a Kansas Top 50 time of 15.38 seconds at the Kansas State Track and Field Championships, held Friday and Saturday at Wichita State University’s Crossland Stadium. Herbert placed second in her preliminary... Read More.