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Strataca Seeks Smithsonian Affiliation to Boost Hutchinson Tourism and Innovation

Wednesday, February 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Strataca, Hutchinson's underground salt museum, is currently pursuing an affiliation with the Smithsonian in Washington. Strataca Director Rachel Terry told the Hutchinson City Council about this at Tuesday night's meeting. Terry said this would be a prestigious recognition that would elevate the... Read More.

K-State Survives Late to Cap Comeback at Arizona State, 71-70

Wednesday, February 5

BOX SCORE TEMPE, Ariz. (KStateSports.com) - Senior David N'Guessan paced four Wildcats in double figures with a season-high 22 points, as Kansas State overcame a 16-point first-half deficit to run its winning to 4 games with a 71-70 win over Arizona State... Read More.

Shockers Pick Up Road Win at Charlotte, Snapping Skid

Wednesday, February 5

BOX SCORE CHARLOTTE, N.C. (GoShockers.com) - Wichita State snapped a four-game losing streak with a 66-58 road win at Charlotte Tuesday night in Halton Arena. Wichita State (12-10, 2-7) sweeps the regular season series with Charlotte and records its first road win since the season... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Considers Matching Grant Program to Revitalize Business Facades

Wednesday, February 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council Tuesday night heard a presentation on a proposed Commercial Facade Improvement Program. Community Development Director Matthew Williams said the purpose of the program is to encourage local businesses to improve their building facades and reduce blight and... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Kaia Smith, Hutchinson Girls Basketball

Wednesday, February 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Congratulations to Ad Astra Radio's Athlete of the Week Kaia Smith, Hutchinson High School senior on the girls' basketball team. The week - Smith played well in the Salthawks’ mid-season tournament in McPherson, where the Salthawks finished in third place. She saved... Read More.

Man Arrested in Connection to Saturday Fatal Fire in Hutchinson

Tuesday, February 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 37-year-old Hutchinson man has been arrested in connection with the early Saturday morning fatal fire at a residence in the 1000 block of East 3rd. Hutchinson Police Tuesday evening released the identity of one of the two people who died... Read More.

Allen County Commission Discusses Costly Radio Upgrades Due to Federal Mandate, Other Meeting Highlights

Tuesday, February 4

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners and Sheriff Anthony Maness discussed upcoming radio issues during Tuesday's meeting, and it probably won't be cheap to deal with. This has to do with a federal mandate for encryption of law enforcement radio transmissions that needs to... Read More.

Mayor Brown to Not Seek Re-Election in 2026; Other Commission Meeting Highlights

Tuesday, February 4

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Mayor Tom Brown announced at the start of Tuesday's City Commission meeting he will not seek re-election. When his present term ends in January 2026, Brown will have completed 16 years of service as Mayor, one of the longest tenures... Read More.

Barton Track and Field With Another Solid Weekend of Improvements, Add Six National Qualifiers and Two Program Impacts

Tuesday, February 4

GREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - The Barton Community College track and field program split its roster in different directions this weekend as both squads returned with a number of marked improvements. Sending a combined twelve men and women south to Lubbock, Texas, competing in Texas... Read More.

Warriors T&F Break Records, Set Season Best, Qualify for NCCAA Nationals

Tuesday, February 4

RESULTS WICHITA, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) - In a stellar performance at the Wichita State University Coach Wilson Invitational held at the Heskett Center, the Sterling College Warriors showcased their prowess across multiple track and field events on Jan. 30 - Feb. 1. The team competed... Read More.

Blue Dragons Softball Opens Season with Sweep of Pioneers

Tuesday, February 4

GAME 1 BOX SCORE GAME 2 BOX SCORE ALTUS, Okla. (BlueDragonSports.com) - Sophomore Morgan Tomlinson and freshman Aubree Thomas has strong performances in the circle as the No. 22-ranked Hutchinson Community College softball team earned their sixth-straight Opening Day sweep on Saturday. Tomlinson tossed a complete game... Read More.

KBCA Rankings-2/4/25

Tuesday, February 4

6A Boys Shawnee Mission South Derby Wichita Heights Mill Valley Shawnee Mission Northwest Blue Valley North Olathe North Blue Valley Wichita Northwest Washburn Rural 5A Boys Highland Park Kansas City-Piper Kapaun-Mt. Carmel Great Bend Bonner Springs Topeka West Andover Topeka-Seaman Shawnee Heights Kansas City-Washington 4A Boys ... Read More.