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McPherson College Offers New Degree in Exercise Science

Thursday, August 21

McPHERSON, Kan. — The Higher Learning Commission recently approved McPherson College to offer a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science starting in August 2026. The degree further diversifies the college’s academic offerings and builds on the existing strengths in the health science and sports... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Responds to Basement Electrical Fire

Thursday, August 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Fire Crews responded to 20 West Campbell Street for a structure fire this morning at 9:43 a.m. Upon arrival, crews found light smoke showing from a small residential structure. Crews made entry into the home and found a smoldering electrical... Read More.

Sterling Black Bears football: Poised and experienced

Wednesday, August 20

Sterling enters the 2025 season with a lot of experience, returning 27 lettermen and nearly their entire starting lineup from last year’s 6-4 team (4-1 in district play). Head coach Brent Schneider, now in his seventh season at Sterling and 10th year of coaching overall... Read More.

Trinity Celtics football team returns 8 starters on offense, 9 on defense

Wednesday, August 20

The Hutchinson Trinity Catholic High School football team returns plenty of experience and coach Jordan Bell is looking forward to the 2025 campaign. “We are extremely excited about the upcoming 2025 season,” Bell said. “Four 2024 playoff teams that won at least one game in... Read More.

Haven High School football team will have to replace 80.4% of scoring from 2024

Wednesday, August 20

While the Haven High School football has another good group of seniors returning, most of the offensive production from an 8-2 Wildcats’ team in 2024 graduated. Graduates Van Loop, Aiden Hoopes and Nash Wray combined to score 41 of Haven’s 51 touchdowns in 2024 (80.4%). “Looking... Read More.

Trish Wade ready for first season with Nickerson volleyball program

Wednesday, August 20

Trish Wade, former volleyball coach at St. John High School, looks forward to her first season as Nickerson High School coach. “I am excited and looking forward to the upcoming season,” Wade said. “I have a few girls that I’ve seen just at camp, but... Read More.

Buhler Crusaders football team aims higher for 2025

Wednesday, August 20

With a strong offensive core and a state semifinal appearance in the rearview mirror, Buhler High School is aiming even higher in 2025. Led by veteran head coach Steve Warner, who enters his 41st season of coaching and 19th at Buhler, the Crusaders bring back... Read More.

Hutchinson Trinity boys, girls cross country teams open season with time trials Aug. 30

Wednesday, August 20

The Hutchinson Trinity Catholic High School boys and girls cross country teams open the season with their time trials at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30 at Hutchinson’s Rice Park. The Trinity Celtics will have 30 runners out for the team this season (six girls and... Read More.

Sturgeon Plumbing and Air Conditioning Receive Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber Small Business of the Month Award

Wednesday, August 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber is pleased to present the August Small Business of the Month Award to Sturgeon Plumbing and Air Conditioning. Ron Sturgeon began his career at Stevens, Inc., where he worked for 16 years. But the day after his youngest... Read More.

Floodplain Mapping Appeal Process Underway for Allen, Neosho Counties

Wednesday, August 20

Appeal periods are now open with the Kansas Department of Agriculture's Division of Water Resources on proposed floodplain maps for Allen and Neosho counties. The Allen County map was released for public review in November 2023 with the Neosho County Map released in August... Read More.

KCAC Releases 2025 Men’s Soccer Preseason Coaches’ Poll

Wednesday, August 20

KANSAS (KCACSports.com) - Oklahoma Wesleyan University took home the top spot in the 2025 Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) Men's Soccer Preseason Coaches' Poll, the conference office announced Wednesday. The Eagles were ranked No. 1 after tallying 169 total points and securing 13 first-place votes.... Read More.

Chanute Police Arrest Two Men in Separate Cases

Wednesday, August 20

CHANUTE, Kan. — Chanute Police made two arrests Tuesday in separate cases, each involving multiple charges One of the arrests was the result of an investigation into child sex crimes launched in March. 21-year-old Dakota Pearson of Chanute was taken into custody on suspicion of... Read More.

McPherson College Offers New Degree in Exercise Science

McPherson College Offers New Degree in Exercise Science

Hutchinson Fire Department Responds to Basement Electrical Fire

Sterling Black Bears football: Poised and experienced

Trinity Celtics football team returns 8 starters on offense, 9 on defense

Haven High School football team will have to replace 80.4% of scoring from 2024

Trish Wade ready for first season with Nickerson volleyball program

Buhler Crusaders football team aims higher for 2025

Hutchinson Trinity boys, girls cross country teams open season with time trials Aug. 30

Sturgeon Plumbing and Air Conditioning Receive Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber Small Business of the Month Award

Floodplain Mapping Appeal Process Underway for Allen, Neosho Counties

KCAC Releases 2025 Men’s Soccer Preseason Coaches’ Poll

Chanute Police Arrest Two Men in Separate Cases

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