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K-State, Mittie Agree to New Contract Through 2028-29 Season

Monday, July 1

-- K-STATE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Following the fifth NCAA Tournament bid and the eighth overall postseason appearance under the direction of K-State women's basketball head coach Jeff Mittie, K-State Athletics and Mittie have agreed to a new five-year contract through the... Read More.

Tabor’s Brewer Elevated as New Director of Athletics

Monday, July 1

-- TABOR COLLEGE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- - By Nathan Howard, Tabor College Sports Information HILLSBORO, Kan. (TaborBlueJays.com) - Jeff Brewer has been named as the next Director of Athletics at Tabor College. Brewer has served as the Head Softball Coach for the Bluejays since August of 2019,... Read More.

Rusty Laverentz is New Blue Dragon Assistant A.D.

Monday, July 1

-- HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- HUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - Rusty Laverentz is the new assistant athletic director at Hutchinson Community College. Laverentz's main duties will be NJCAA compliance as well as game-operations and concessions at Gowans Stadium and the Hutchinson Sports Arena. "I am excited... Read More.

2024 Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Class Announced, 12 to be Honored in Topeka

Monday, July 1

-- KANSAS SPORTS HALL OF FAME RELEASE -- Wichita, Kan. – Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Chairman Jim Dunning, Jr., announced today the selection of 12 individuals to be inducted, Sunday, Oct. 13 in Topeka. The class includes seven individuals who have ties to Olympic competition,... Read More.

Barton Volleyball’s Reyes named to Dominican Republic U21 NORCECA Continental Team

Sunday, June 30

-- BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- GREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - Barton Community College volleyball outside hitter Phoebe Reyes has been selected to represent her home country of the Dominican Republic at the U21 NORCECA Continental Championships currently going on in Toronto, Canada. Reyes, who became... Read More.

Monarchs strike big early, rout Dirtbags

Sunday, June 30

By Brad Hallier The Hutchinson Monarchs scored seven first-inning runs Saturday, and then cruised the rest of the way in beating the Dirtbags 9-1 at Hobart-Detter Field on the team's annual Cancer Awareness Night. More than 400 fans attended the game and were treated to early... Read More.

ReUse It Center Volunteer Spotlight: LaVon Ediger

Saturday, June 29

By the ReUse It Center McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center would not exist without LaVon Ediger. After running his own business as a contractor for over 50 years, he knew the amount of construction materials that ended up in the landfill. He had... Read More.

KC & The Sunshine Band Boogie Down to Dodge City on September 19th

Friday, June 28

By the United Wireless Arena DODGE CITY, Kan. — United Wireless Arena, managed by VenuWorks, is thrilled to announce that the iconic fund R&B group, KC and the Sunshine Band, will be coming to Dodge City! Prepare to “Get Down Tonight” and “Shake Your Booty”... Read More.

Stream Advisory Rescinded for Smoky Hill River located East of Salina, Kansas

Friday, June 28

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment SALINE COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a stream advisory for Smoky Hill River from Salina east to the confluence with the Saline River that was issued on June... Read More.

Preparing for Independence Day and Summer Travel

Friday, June 28

By the Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — Many people will celebrate the holiday and following weekend by hitting the road and traveling through the Sunflower State. The Kansas Highway Patrol reminds motorists of the importance of traveling safely during the Independence Day holiday and throughout... Read More.

McPherson Main Street Board Announces the Hire of New Main Street Director

Friday, June 28

By McPherson Main Street McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Main Street’s Board of Directors is excited to announce the hiring of its next Director, Johni Doughman. “Johni’s positive attitude and optimistic spirit is contagious. Her past experiences and employment have been a perfect training ground for her... Read More.

Hutchinson Public Library Announces Author Talk with David Sebben Scheduled July 24, 2024

Friday, June 28

By the Hutchinson Public Library HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Public Library is pleased to announce an upcoming Author Talk scheduled for July 24, 2024. Author David Sebben, hailing from Rock Island, IL, will be present to discuss his book titled “Nothing Great is Easily... Read More.