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Blue Dragon Football’s Jordan Captures JuCO Weekly Trophy

Wednesday, December 18

CANYON, Tex. (BlueDragonSports.com) - Hutchinson Community College sophomore running back Waymond Jordan Jr. earned his second significant postseason award Tuesday night at the NJCAA Football Championship banquet. Jordan was the winner of the "Juco Weekly" Trophy, which is awarded to the best player in NJCAA Football. NJCAA... Read More.

Lady Dragon’s Jackson Named KJCCC Player of the Week

Wednesday, December 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - Hutchinson Community College sophomore forward Hailey Jackson earned her first Jayhawk Conference Division I Women's Basketball Player of the Week award Tuesday. The Tulsa, Oklahoma product was the first Blue Dragon to win the conference's weekly awards after leading No. 1 Hutchinson... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Dalton Bontrager, Haven Boys Basketball

Wednesday, December 18

HAVEN, Kan. — Congratulations to Ad Astra Radio's Athlete of the Week for (12/15-12/21) Dalton Bontrager, Haven High School senior! The week: Bontrager was instrumental in helping lead Haven to the tournament championship in Kingman. Playing three games in three days, Bontrager averaged 10 points,... Read More.

Thomson Tabbed as McPherson’s Head Women’s Soccer Coach

Wednesday, December 18

McPHERSON, Kan. (MacBulldogs.com) — Director of Athletics Josh Daume has announced that Ian Thomson will be the next head coach of the McPherson College women's soccer program. "We're thrilled to have Coach Thomson join our staff at McPherson College," Daume said. "Having a proven leader... Read More.

Hutchinson Clinic to No Longer be in Network with Blue Cross and Blue Shield Effective January 1, 2025

Wednesday, December 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Clinic has decided to no longer be in-network with Blue Cross and Blue Shield, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Hutchinson Clinic released a statement on Tuesday about the decision, which was made after extensive negotiations and careful evaluation of financial impact according... Read More.

Chief Judge Patricia Macke Dick to Retire from 27th Judicial District

Tuesday, December 17

By Lisa Taylor, Kansas Courts TOPEKA, Kan. — Chief Judge Patricia Macke Dick will retire January 13 after serving 36 years in the 27th Judicial District. The 27th Judicial District is Reno County. Dick was elected in 1988 and has served as chief judge since 2007. Dick... Read More.

Barton County Commissioner Gives Credit to Barton, Pawnee, and Russell County Residents for NIETC Proposal Cancellation

Tuesday, December 17

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — Monday's announcement about the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) no longer pursuing the proposed Midwest Plains and Plains-Southwest National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (NIETC) was brought up at this morning's Barton County Commission meeting. Commissioner Shawn Hutchinson said a... Read More.

Bethany College, Hutchinson Community College Sign Animation Career Agreement

Tuesday, December 17

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, KAN., DEC. 12, 2024 — Bethany College has announced a groundbreaking 2+2 articulation agreement with Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) that will provide students with a seamless pathway to earn an Associate of Arts in Animation from HutchCC and transfer to Bethany College... Read More.

No Injuries in Monday Evening Rollover Crash Near Medora

Tuesday, December 17

By Lucky Kidd A two-vehicle crash Monday evening blocked the intersection of 85th Avenue and Old K-61 near Medora for several hours. According to the Reno County Sheriff's office, A vehicle driven by Isaac Jones was northbound on Old 61 en route to Buhler when... Read More.

Watch Out for Thin Ice: McPherson Residents Urged to Heed Safety Warnings

Tuesday, December 17

By Wayne Burns, City of McPherson Director of Public Lands and Facilities McPHERSON, Kan. — Don’t be fooled! Be safe and watch out for thin ice, even when temperatures are cold. As the weather continues to cool, the City of McPherson is warning the community to... Read More.

KU’s Dickinson and Mayo Earn Big 12 Weekly Honors

Tuesday, December 17

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas graduate center Hunter Dickinson and senior guard Zeke Mayo have earned Big 12 men's basketball weekly honors, the conference office announced Monday. Dickinson is the Big 12 Player of the Week, while Mayo is the co-Big 12 Newcomer of the Week in a vote... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Key Budget Amendments and Project Updates for 2024, Next Meeting to be Held Dec. 23

Tuesday, December 17

McPHERSON, Kan. — Following a public hearing Tuesday, McPherson City Commissioners approved amendments to three funds within the 2024 budget to cover increased revenues and expenses. One of the line items amended is that for Turkey Creek Golf Course, which reflects additional expenses in most... Read More.

Blue Dragon Football’s Jordan Captures JuCO Weekly Trophy

Blue Dragon Football’s Jordan Captures JuCO Weekly Trophy

Lady Dragon’s Jackson Named KJCCC Player of the Week

Athlete of the Week: Dalton Bontrager, Haven Boys Basketball

Thomson Tabbed as McPherson’s Head Women’s Soccer Coach

Hutchinson Clinic to No Longer be in Network with Blue Cross and Blue Shield Effective January 1, 2025

Chief Judge Patricia Macke Dick to Retire from 27th Judicial District

Barton County Commissioner Gives Credit to Barton, Pawnee, and Russell County Residents for NIETC Proposal Cancellation

Bethany College, Hutchinson Community College Sign Animation Career Agreement

No Injuries in Monday Evening Rollover Crash Near Medora

Watch Out for Thin Ice: McPherson Residents Urged to Heed Safety Warnings

KU’s Dickinson and Mayo Earn Big 12 Weekly Honors

McPherson City Commission Approves Key Budget Amendments and Project Updates for 2024, Next Meeting to be Held Dec. 23

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