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Diversicare Announces Hutchinson Center As 2025 Award of Excellence Recipient at 2026 Leadership Summit

Thursday, March 12

Pictured Left to Right: Renee Johnson, Administrator; Anna Evans, Director of Nursing; Tiffany Perkins, RVP; Stephanie Turner, DCO Brentwood, Tenn. (March 2026) – Diversicare Healthcare Services is proud to recognize five centers as recipients of the 2025 Award of Excellence, the organization’s highest recognition for... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire on the 400 Block of Justice Street

Thursday, March 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - On 3/12/26 at 12:30 the Hutchinson Fire Department was called for a Structure fire in the 400 Block of Justice Street. The first arriving unit found a small fire in the back of the house that had smoked up the entire... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Chief Steve Beer to Retire After Accomplished Career

Thursday, March 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - After 41 years in the fire service, including nine years as Fire Chief for the Hutchinson Fire Department, Chief Steve Beer will be retiring at the end of this month. During his leadership, the department achieved several major milestones, including earning ISO... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Provides Updates on October Implementation of Sales Tax, Highlights Partnerships, Local Improvement

Thursday, March 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson has provided the following updates to keep the community informed on what all is happening. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT AFTER THE SALES TAX VOTE Hutchinson voters recently approved the City’s sales tax measure. With the election complete, the next step is... Read More.

Reno County Sabres Basketball Teams Finish Season with Strong Showings at NDII Tournament

Thursday, March 12

The Reno County Sabres Homeschool basketball teams completed their seasons at the National Division II Christian Homeschool Association (NDII) tournament Thursday through Saturday at the Salina Fieldhouse. The tournament is referred to as “NDII,” “ND2” or “NDIICHA.” The tournament is managed by the NDIICHA, which... Read More.

Nickerson’s Elizabeth Dick, Kristopher Monroe Named to Kansas Shrine Duals West Wrestling Roster

Thursday, March 12

The Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association (KWCA) and the Shrine Bowl of Kansas have announced the high school senior wrestlers who have accepted their invitation to wrestle in the 3rd annual KWCA Kansas Shrine Duals. Nickerson High School senior wrestlers Elizabeth Dick and Kristopher Monroe have... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Thursday State Basketball Scoreboard-3/12/26

Thursday, March 12

4A Girls @ Hutchinson Sports Arena Semifinals (4) Topeka-Hayden 50, (1) Wellington 45 (6) Bishop Miege 59, (2) Rock Creek 43 3A Boys @ Hutchinson Sports Arena Semifinals (1) Wichita Collegiate 57, (5) Silver Lake 43 (3) Burlington 77, (2) Hesston 76 (3ot) 2A Girls @ Emporia-White Auditorium Semifinals (1) Ellinwood 50, (4) Eureka... Read More.

Newton City Commission Approves BNSF Agreement Tied to Trail Extension

Thursday, March 12

NEWTON, Kan. — Newton City Commissioners this week approved an agreement with BNSF Railway for preliminary engineering on a portion of the planned extension of the Sand Creek Bike Path, which on completion will fill the remaining gap in the trail, from the Sand... Read More.

Bullpup Boys’ Season Ends in State Quarterfinal to Atchison, 73-53

Thursday, March 12

KANSAS CITY, Kan. - The McPherson High School Boys Basketball season ended on Wednesday, March 11, in the State Quarterfinal at Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) Fieldhouse, falling to unbeaten No. 2 Atchison 73-53. Atchison took a 13-11 lead at the end of the first... Read More.

Strong Showing for ACC at NJCAA Indoor Championships Highlighted by Moten’s National Title

Thursday, March 12

Allen Track and Field competed at the highest level this past weekend at the NJCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships, hosted on the campus of Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. The national meet brought together individual competitors representing nearly 60 schools from across the... Read More.

From Rout to Response: Barton Softball Salvages Split with Hutchinson

Thursday, March 12

Flushing the memory of a dismal opener at Cougar Field Wednesday, the Barton Community College softball team regrouped in the nightcap to earn a valuable early season split hosting Hutchinson Community College. Dusting off the record books for both programs, the Blue Dragons sent 23... Read More.

Bluejay Baseball drops Non-Conference Game to Hesston

Thursday, March 12

HILLSBORO, Kan. – Bluejay Baseball ventured back into non-conference play as they hosted local foe Hesston College on Wednesday in the first meeting between the two teams since 1987. SCORE Tabor: 6 – Hesston: 10 GAME NOTES With the loss, the Bluejays fall to 14-12 on the... Read More.

Diversicare Announces Hutchinson Center As 2025 Award of Excellence Recipient at 2026 Leadership Summit

Diversicare Announces Hutchinson Center As 2025 Award of Excellence Recipient at 2026 Leadership Summit

Hutchinson Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire on the 400 Block of Justice Street

Hutchinson Fire Chief Steve Beer to Retire After Accomplished Career

City of Hutchinson Provides Updates on October Implementation of Sales Tax, Highlights Partnerships, Local Improvement

Reno County Sabres Basketball Teams Finish Season with Strong Showings at NDII Tournament

Nickerson’s Elizabeth Dick, Kristopher Monroe Named to Kansas Shrine Duals West Wrestling Roster

Ad Astra Radio Thursday State Basketball Scoreboard-3/12/26

Newton City Commission Approves BNSF Agreement Tied to Trail Extension

Bullpup Boys’ Season Ends in State Quarterfinal to Atchison, 73-53

Strong Showing for ACC at NJCAA Indoor Championships Highlighted by Moten’s National Title

From Rout to Response: Barton Softball Salvages Split with Hutchinson

Bluejay Baseball drops Non-Conference Game to Hesston

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