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Cosmosphere and Ad Astra Academies, USD 313 Launch Innovative STEAM Academy Partnership for Kansas High School Students

Tuesday, July 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (July 15, 2025) – The Cosmosphere International SciEd Center and Space Museum, in partnership with Ad Astra Academies and USD 313, is proud to announce the launch of the Ad Astra STEAM Academy, a bold new opportunity for Kansas high school students... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Board Tackles Safety, Sweet Treats, and Structural Assessments

Tuesday, July 15

HUTCHINSON Kan. (July 15, 2025) – The Kansas State Fair Board met this morning to address a range of updates and approvals ahead of the upcoming State Fair, scheduled for September 5th through the 14th. Key discussions included enhancing public safety, exciting new merchandise... Read More.

Chiefs Beat Franchise Tag Deadline, Sign Guard Trey Smith to a 4-year, $94M Deal, AP Source Says

Tuesday, July 15

By Stephen Whyno KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs beat the deadline to sign franchise-tagged guard Trey Smith to a multiyear contract, agreeing to terms Tuesday on a $94 million deal, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press. The four-year... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Board of Education Accepts Quote for Floor Replacement of The Roundhouse

Tuesday, July 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — The June 17-18 rain and windstorm that brought between 7-10 inches of rain and near 90 mile an hour winds resulted in the floor of the McPherson High School Roundhouse being ruined. The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education last night accepted... Read More.

Prairie Land Realtors Reports Area Home Sales Up for June as Prices Varied

Tuesday, July 15

June home sales through Prairie Land Realtors' Mid-Kansas Multiple Listing Service were up 18.1% from June 2024, with 150 homes sold. Total sales volume for the month cane to $35 million, up 43.9% from a year ago. The median sales price region-wide for the month... Read More.

Caller Scams Local Business in Burlington Claiming to be Sheriff’s Office

Tuesday, July 15

BURLINGTON, Kan. — Burlington Police are investigating a scam report involving a local business. Last Friday, an unknown person called the 11th Lane Roastery and deceived two young employees into removing $450 from the register and sending it via a texted bar code to the... Read More.

OCCK, Inc. Opens Employer Registration for the 35th Annual Employment Expo

Tuesday, July 15

The Largest Employment Expo in Salina is Back This October SALINA, Kan. — OCCK, Inc. is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 35th Annual Employment Expo, the largest event of its kind in Salina, Kansas. This year’s Expo will take place... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Sets Hearing to Exceed RNR for 2026 Budget, Police Department Receive Cooling Vests from Department Chaplains

Tuesday, July 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission has adopted a resolution to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for their 2026 budget. The Revenue neutral rate for the city as determined by the McPherson County Clerk is 52.051 mills, with the maximum levy set by... Read More.

Monarchs suffer lopsided loss to Junction City

Tuesday, July 15

The Hutchinson Monarchs had their most forgettable night of the season Monday at Hobart-Detter Field, falling 14-1 to the Junction City Brigade. The loss snapped the Jayhawk Collegiate League champion's 11-game winning streak. It was the fewest runs the Monarchs have scored this year, and... Read More.

Iola Legion Baseball Team Prepares for State Tournament

Tuesday, July 15

IOLA, Kan. - The Iola Post 15 American Legion Baseball team will participate in the KALB Class C State Tournament, held in Topeka July 17-20. The Iola Indians Class C team, which is in the 17U age class, will be the No. 5 seed out of... Read More.

Here are Royals’ Draft Picks From Day 2

Tuesday, July 15

By Jackson Stone KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) - The Royals dipped into the high school ranks with their first two picks in the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday, selecting a pair of high-upside hitters that could have a future impact at both the top and middle... Read More.

Neosho County CC Tabs Sam Hall as New Women’s Soccer Head Coach

Tuesday, July 15

CHANUTE, Kan. (GoNeosho.com) - The Neosho County Community College Athletics department is excited to announce the Hiring of New Head Women's Soccer Coach Sam Hall for the 2025 campaign. Athletics Director Riann Mullis made the announcement this week after the monthly board meeting where Sam... Read More.