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Barton Women’s Bowling Concludes Regular Season with Pair of Top 15 Performances at NAIA West Region 1 and 2

Wednesday, February 5

LAWRENCE, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - Wrapping up the regular season, the Barton Community College women's bowling team mended a pair of top 15 finishes this past weekend at the NAIA West Region 1 and 2 held at the Royal Crest Lanes in Lawrence, KS. Featured as... Read More.

Hutchinson’s Thid Named KJCCC Runner of the Week

Wednesday, February 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - Hutchinson Community College sophomore track and field athlete David Thid was named the Jayhawk Conference Men's Track and Field Runner of the Week on Tuesday after an impressive performance at the Washburn Open on Saturday. The sophomore from Ronninge, Sweden broke a... Read More.

Dragon Softball Sweeps KJCCC Weekly Honors

Wednesday, February 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - Sophomore shortstop Bailey Backhaus and freshman pitcher Aubree Thomas were named the Jayhawk Conference Division I Softball Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively on Tuesday. The No. 22-ranked Blue Dragons opened the 2025 season last Friday with a doubleheader sweep of Western... Read More.

Men’s Volleyball Tigers Fall in Home Opener to Graceland

Wednesday, February 5

BOX SCORE McPHERSON, Kan. (CCCTigers.com) - The Central Christian Tigers hosted Graceland University for their 2025 home opener, but despite a solid effort, they fell in straight sets, 0-3. The loss moves the Tigers to 0-5 on the season. Central Christian Tigers 0, Graceland University... Read More.

Men’s Basketball Tigers Split in Oklahoma Trip

Wednesday, February 5

BOX SCORE 1 | BOX SCORE 2 OKLAHOMA CITY (CCCTigers.com) - The Central Christian College of Kansas Tigers traveled to Oklahoma to take on Langston and Oklahoma City this weekend. Central Christian Tigers 64, Langston University Lions 73 The Central Christian Tigers put up a... Read More.

Women’s Basketball Tigers Fall to Langston and Oklahoma City On the Road

Wednesday, February 5

BOX SCORE 1 | BOX SCORE 2 OKLAHOMA CITY (CCCTigers.com) - Last week the Central Tiger Women's Basketball team traveled to Oklahoma to take on the Nationally Ranked Langston University Lions, and Oklahoma City University Stars. Both games had similarities as the Tigers... Read More.

Applications Open for Kansas Arts Commission Funding Opportunities

Wednesday, February 5

TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced applications are being accepted for four Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) grant programs that support a wide range of arts and cultural activities across the state. The grant programs, which are designed to... Read More.

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.