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K-State’s Hecht, Payne Selected in NFL Draft

Sunday, April 26

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State offensive lineman Sam Hecht and safety VJ Payne fulfilled their dreams of becoming NFL players on Saturday as they were taken in the 2026 NFL Draft. Hecht was selected with the fourth pick of the fifth round – No.... Read More.

Midday Sunday Storms Produce Large Hail

Sunday, April 26

Severe storms moved through central Kansas during the midday hours of Sunday. The storm system that began in west central Kansas moved across parts of Rice, Ellsworth, Saline, McPherson, Marion and Dickinson counties, with the largest hail reports coming from the Canton area where half-dollar... Read More.

Hot Offense, Strathman’s No-Hitter Fuels Bullpup Baseball’s Quad Sweep

Sunday, April 26

McPHERSON, Kan. - A strong showing of offense in both games and a no-hitter thrown by senior Cade Strathman against Rock Creek helped contribute to a pair of wins in McPherson High School Baseball's second quad of the week on Friday, April 24. McPherson began vs.... Read More.

All Schools Day Button Hunt Licenses on Sale

Sunday, April 26

The McPherson County All Schools Day Button Hunts are back for 2026. This year's button hunt will begin Friday May 1st at 6:00 AM and will conclude at 11:59 PM Thursday May 7th. As in past years, there will be two button hunts.... Read More.

Two People Injured in Weekend Crashes

Sunday, April 26

Two people were injured in weekend crashes in central Kansas. One person received serious injures in a two vehicle crash Friday evening north of Hutchinson. The Reno County Sheriff's office said preliminary investigation indicated an SUV driven by Isaiah Suter-Tan was northbound... Read More.

Salthawk Swimmer Juliana Stivers reaches 1,000 Career-Points Milestone

Saturday, April 25

Hutchinson High swimmer Julianna Stivers reached a milestone on April 14 during a meet Campus. At that meet, Stivers reached 1,000 career points. Stivers helped accumulate 80 points, including 15 in the 100-yard backstroke, where she finished fourth. Now halfway through her junior year, Stivers becomes... Read More.

Salina South Sweeps Salthawk Baseball

Saturday, April 25

The Hutchinson High baseball team fell in two games to Salina South on Friday at Hobart-Detter Field, The Cougars took the first game 14-1 and the second gamer 15-1. The losses dropped Hutchinson to 2-16 overall. The Salthawks return to action on Tuesday at home against... Read More.

Craft Homers Again as Salthawk Softball Sweeps Salina South

Saturday, April 25

Kohlbie Craft continued her strong season Friday for the Hutchinson High softball team, socking her 11th home run of the season in helping the Salthawks sweep a doubleheader at Fun Valley. The Salthawks won the first game 9-4 and the second game 6-3. They have... Read More.

Barton Baseball Drops Final Two Games of Series to No. 5 Cloud County

Saturday, April 25

The Barton Community College baseball team dropped the final two games of the series Friday to No. 5 Cloud County Community College at Jimmy Lawson-Danny Biggs Field, falling 15-1 in the opener before a 5-2 setback in the finale. A day after erupting for 25... Read More.

Walk Off Grand Slam, Cycle Highlight Sweep of Pratt

Saturday, April 25

Hutchinson CC Sports Information A walk-off grand slam by Eli Duncan in Game 1 and Cru Huenfeld's second cycle of the season in Game 2 were two of the biggest moments in the No. 20-ranked Hutchinson Community College baseball team's KJCCC doubleheader sweep of the... Read More.

One Record, 5 PR’s Fall at Alex Francis Classic

Saturday, April 25

HAYS – Freshman Miguel Gaisah Essuman broke a school record and four other Hutchinson Community College athletes set personal records on Thursday at the Alex Francis Relays at Fort Hays State University. Gaisah Essuman broke a 21-year-old Blue Dragon men's Blue Dragon outdoor track and field... Read More.

Campbell, Beale Take Down Two Blue Dragon Records at Alex Francis Classic

Saturday, April 25

Hutchinson CC Sports Information HAYS – The Hutchinson Community College women's track and field team took down two more school records on Thursday at the Fort Hays State Alex Francis Classic. Freshman Anecia Campbell broke the Blue Dragon record in the 400 meters and punched her ticket... Read More.