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Local Athletes Shine in KBCA All-Star Basketball Games

Monday, June 23

SALINA, Kan. - The Kansas Basketball Coaches Association (KBCA) held their All-Star basketball games Saturday, June 21 at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina. The Girls game got things started, which saw the Blue team win 70-61. Gold led 53-50 after three quarters, but a 20-8 fourth... Read More.

Cheney’s Josh Burdick Leads West to Shrine Bowl Win 26-8

Monday, June 23

DODGE CITY, Kan. - The West All-Stars won a windy Kansas Shrine Bowl 26-8 in Dodge City Saturday. The East led at halftime 8-7 as they looked to get their 2nd straight win. The West had a strong third quarter thanks to a pair of QB... Read More.

Evergy Offers Ways to Save Energy and Money with New Kansas Energy Efficiency Programs during the Extreme Summer Heat

Monday, June 23

KANSAS CITY, MO. — Summer is here, and so are hot temperatures. Evergy customers use the most electricity during the summer months as air conditioners work to keep up with the hot weather. Not only are there small things customers can do to have a... Read More.

The Fox Theatre Rolls Out the Red Carpet for the 2025-2026 Live Season Announcement!

Monday, June 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Get ready for lights, laughter, and a whole lot of live entertainment! Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre invites YOU to a spectacular unveiling of its 2025–2026 Live Season Announcement on Tuesday, July 1st. The stage is set at the Fox Theatre for... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Sundowner, Inc., Saline County

Monday, June 23

SALINE COUNTY, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Sundowner, Inc. public water supply system located in Saline County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure due to maintenance. Failure... Read More.

Game 7: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Scores 29 Points and Thunder Beat Pacers 103-91 for NBA Title

Monday, June 23

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander walked off the court for the final time this season, collapsed into the arms of coach Mark Daigneault and finally smiled. It was over. The climb is complete. The rebuild is done. The Oklahoma City Thunder are champions. The best team all... Read More.

Jose Iglesias Drives in the Tying and Winning Runs as the Padres Beat the Royals 3-2

Monday, June 23

SAN DIEGO (AP) - Jose Iglesias tied the game with two-run, two-out, bases-loaded pinch-hit single in the seventh inning and then drove in the winning run with a grounder in the ninth for the San Diego Padres, who beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 on Sunday... Read More.

Iconic I-135 Chimney Sweep Statue to be Repaired

Sunday, June 22

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — There may yet be life for the iconic Chimney Sweep statue that was blown over Tuesday during severe storms in the McPherson area. On Saturday, a group of volunteers joined the statue's owner, Chimney and Stone Specialists, to remove the structure... Read More.

12-Year-Old Boy’s Body Recovered After Train Tragedy in Neosho River

Sunday, June 22

The body of a 12-year-old Erie boy who was struck by a train as he and another person were walking on a bridge over the Neosho River Wednesday has been found. Neosho County Sheriff Greg Taylor said he was notified during the noon hour... Read More.

Search for Missing Erie Boy Suspended

Sunday, June 22

NEOSHO COUNTY, Kan. — The search for a 12-year-old Erie boy who, along with another teen, was struck by a train as they were running across a Union Pacific Railroad Bridge over the Neosho River south of Erie last Wednesday has been suspended. Neosho County... Read More.

Vassart leads Monarchs to road win

Saturday, June 21

Tyson Vassart belted a double, a home run, and drove in four runs on Saturday, leading the Hutchinson Monarchs to a 7-4 win over the Wichita Wildcats in Rose Hill. Vassart's two-run double got the Monarchs on the board in the top of the first... Read More.

Monarchs get outhit for first time this season in loss at Junction City

Saturday, June 21

The Hutchinson Monarchs were outhit for the first time this season Friday, as the Junction City Brigade came from three runs down to beat the Monarchs 14-10 in Junction City. The Monarchs were outhit 13-11 in suffering just their third loss of the season. Keegan Demmer... Read More.