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Svensk Hyllningsfest 2025 King and Queen Announced

Thursday, May 15

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Greg and Susan Lundstrom have been named the 2025 Svensk Hyllningsfest King and Queen. With deep roots in both Swedish heritage and the Lindsborg community, Greg and Susan Lundstrom exemplify the spirit of Svensk Hyllningsfest and “The Greatest Square Mile on Earth”.... Read More.

Paramore to Take Over Halstead Boys Basketball Team

Wednesday, May 14

By Brad Hallier Lonnie Paramore has respected Halstead and its boys basketball program for years. Having coached Haven for the past 17 years, Paramore has coached against Halstead in the Central Kansas League. Haven also plays in Halstead's annual midseason tournament, and in March, Haven played... Read More.

Monarchs Seeking Host Families for Upcoming Summer Season

Wednesday, May 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Interested in hosting a Monarchs baseball player to give them a home away from home this upcoming summer season? Each year, the Monarchs welcome players from around the country to compete, grow and represent them on the field. For this experience to... Read More.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held for NCCC Student Union Plaza

Wednesday, May 14

CHANUTE, Kan. — A formal ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the Student Union Plaza project on the Neosho County Community College (NCCC) Chanute Campus on Wednesday, May 14. Ahead of the May 2025 NCCC Board of Trustees Meeting, the NCCC Foundation welcomed students, staff,... Read More.

Salthawks Sports Roundup – Golfers Finish Third at League Meet

Wednesday, May 14

The Hutchinson High boys golf team finish third at the AVCTL Division 1 tournament on Monday at Pine Bay Golf Course. The Salthawks shot a 349, two shots behind runner-up Maize. Mitchell Rice led the Salthawks with a 10th-place finish with an 80. Tate Engelland... Read More.

2025 Kansas State Fair Board Discusses Current Ticket Sales, Renovation Updates, and New Policies

Wednesday, May 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — With one concert yet to be announced, ticket sales for the NexTech Grandstand shows at the 2025 Kansas State Fair have as a group covered 81 percent of the cost for those shows. General Manager Bryan Schulz told the Kansas State... Read More.

Athletes of the Week: Hesston Swathers Asher Deutschendorf and Braiden Liechty

Wednesday, May 14

HESSTON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce this week's Athletes of the Week, Hesston Swathers Asher Deutschendorf and Braiden Liechty! The week - Deutschedorf (senior) and Liechty (junior) are one of Hesston’s doubles teams, and they took the Class 4A regional championship... Read More.

Hutchinson Public Schools Breaks Ground on Lil’ Hawks Child Care Center

Wednesday, May 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Public Schools hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the Lil' Hawks Child Care Center at Adams and 29th Avenue in Hutchinson on Tuesday, May 13. The project is set to start soon, and applications are currently being accepted. "This is a project... Read More.

A Season For The Record Books; Bullpup Softball Sweeps Buhler on Senior Night to Finish Regular Season 26-0

Wednesday, May 14

McPHERSON, Kan. - 26 games have been played and won in McPherson High School Varsity Softball's regular season. The 26 wins are the most in a regular season in Kansas High School Softball history. The Bullpups closed it off with a doubleheader sweep of Buhler Tuesday,... Read More.

Bullpup Baseball Clinches Share of League Title, Sweep Buhler on Youth & Senior Night

Wednesday, May 14

McPHERSON, Kan. - To others, it may have been a normal Tuesday. For McPherson High School Baseball, it was anything but normal. It was a special night as the Bullpups swept the Buhler Crusaders to clinch a share of the Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League... Read More.

A Super Celebration Returns to Hutchinson with Smallville Festival on June 19-21

Wednesday, May 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutch Rec, in collaboration with the Kansas State Fairgrounds, Strataca, Cosmosphere, Hutchinson Zoo, NaCl Comic Cons LLC, and Downtown Hutchinson, announce the 12th annual Smallville Festival taking place June 19-21, 2025. Each year, Hutchinson embraces its heroic alter ego by transforming into... Read More.

Hutchinson Community Foundation Hires New Director of Operations

Wednesday, May 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation announces Christy West as its director of operations. Among her responsibilities, West will oversee regulatory compliance, fund administration, gift stewardship, contracts and the administrative team. Her duties will begin May 20. West comes to the Community Foundation after serving as... Read More.