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Hutchinson City Council Considers a 2-Mill Property Tax Increase

Thursday, June 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (June 17, 2025) -The Hutchinson City Council is currently deliberating a significant proposal for the 2026 budget: a 2-mill increase in property taxes. This proposed adjustment is to address a substantial surge in overhead costs, primarily driven by persistent inflationary pressures that... Read More.

Jac Caglianone Goes Deep Twice for 1st Homers in Majors as Royals Beat Rangers 4-1

Thursday, June 19

By Schuyler Dixon ARLINGTON, Tex. (AP) - Top prospect Jac Caglianone went deep twice for his first two homers in the majors, and the Kansas City Royals finished their first three-game sweep at Texas since 2003 with a 4-1 win over the Rangers on Thursday. Vinnie Pasquantino added... Read More.

KC Iola Hormigas Win First Series of Season, Walk Off Blackwell in Extras

Thursday, June 19

IOLA, Kan. - The KC Iola Hormigas were in Iola against the Blackwell Flycatchers, holding on to win in 11 innings in walk-off fashion. The Hormigas had a 6-0 lead, thanks to a power hitting on a two-run single from Oscar Galvez and a home run... Read More.

Purchasing Policy Change, Tourism Grants to be Considered by Iola City Council Monday

Thursday, June 19

IOLA, Kan. — The Iola City Council is expected to take action on proposed revisions to the city's purchasing policies at Monday evening's meeting at 6 at the Riverside Park Community Building. At their meeting June 9, proposals were discussed to do away with... Read More.

Celebrate Local Iola Businesses on 620 Day with Exclusive Deals and Free Lunch

Thursday, June 19

IOLA, Kan. — Friday is 620 Day in Iola, a day to honor and support small businesses and everything that makes the community unique. The 620 ties both to the day and the area code covering the southern part of what some would call the... Read More.

Celebrate Summer Solstice with Live Music in Humboldt

Thursday, June 19

HUMBOLDT, Kan. — Humboldt celebrates Summer Solstice Friday and Saturday with music around the downtown square. That begins at 4 p.m. with Cade Polsgrove at Octagon City Coffee Company, Thundersleet at 5 p.m. at Cozy's Grindhouse, and Harmonica DnA at Stick's Golf Lounge. On Saturday, KYNFOLK... Read More.

Bowlus Fine Arts Center to Host Kids Craft Camp

Thursday, June 19

IOLA, Kan. — The Bowlus Fine Arts Center will be hosting a Kids Craft Camp starting June 30th through July 31. The camp, led by Iola High School alumni Andi Reynolds will involve hands-on projects, new skills, and awesome crafts to take home. This is... Read More.

Tabor Bluejay Football Announces 2025 Schedule

Thursday, June 19

HILLSBORO, Kan. (TaborBluejays.com) - The 2025 Tabor College Bluejay Football schedule is set. The Bluejays are coming off a 6-5 finish a season ago, securing a second-place finish in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC)'s Bissell Division. This season marks a slight change, as... Read More.

Southeast Kansas Community Action Program to Open Homeless Housing Applications June 30

Thursday, June 19

GIRARD, Kan. — The Southeast Kansas Community Action Program will open applications for their homeless housing program Monday, June 30th at 8:30 AM. This program provides assistance for persons certified as homeless or about to become homeless by a social service agency or helping organization,... Read More.

Athletes, Coaches, Hall of Fame Teams, and More to be Honored at KBCA All-Star Game Saturday

Thursday, June 19

SALINA, Kan. - Much is in store Saturday, June 21 in Salina for the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association (KBCA) All-Star Games, held at Mabee Arena at Kansas Wesleyan University. The event features lots of recognition from the 2024-25 season as well as Girls and Boys... Read More.

Strong relief outing from Toureau lifts Monarchs past Junction City

Thursday, June 19

By Brad Hallier Cole Toureau pitched 5 2/3 innings of shutout ball in relief, and the Hutchinson Monarchs continued their strong opening to the season Wednesday, as they beat the Junction City Brigade 2-1 at Hobart-Detter Field. Three Monarchs pitchers combined to limit the Brigade to... Read More.