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Late Wednesday Night Storm Claims Life of Holyrood Man

Thursday, July 4

By Lucky Kidd CENTRAL KANSAS — Severe winds blasted central Kansas late Wednesday night into the early hours of Thursday, claiming the life of a Holyrood man. According to the Russell County Sheriff's office, 64-year-old Christopher Montoya was found deceased in the Hell's Creek Area of... Read More.

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

Wednesday, July 3

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae. A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum... Read More.

Introducing the Wildcard Round for the IGNITE Rural Business Competition

Wednesday, July 3

By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development (GBED) is excited to announce the addition of a dynamic Wildcard Round to the IGNITE Rural Business Competition. This new round is designed to provide a unique opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of McCracken, Rush County

Wednesday, July 3

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment McCRACKEN Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of McCracken public water supply system located in Rush County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further... Read More.

Shocker Alum Garcia to Represent Spain at 2024 Paris Olympics

Wednesday, July 3

-- WICHITA STATE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - Wichita State alumna, Paula Garcia, was selected to race on Spain's 4x100-meter relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics after winning the 100-meter title at the Spanish Championships. Garcia won her first national championship in the 100... Read More.

Former Dragon Clemons Qualifies for British Open

Wednesday, July 3

-- HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- HUTCHINSON, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - Former Hutchinson Community College All-American golfer Dominic Clemons became the first Blue Dragon player in history to qualify for one of professional golf's four major championships on Tuesday. Designated an amateur because he still has... Read More.

Tabor’s Owens, Mata-Lloyd Named Finalists for ESPN Wichita 92.3 Honorary ESPYs

Wednesday, July 3

-- TABOR COLLEGE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- WICHITA, Kan. (TaborBlueJays.com) – ESPN Wichita 92.3 has released the finalists for their Honorary ESPYs Awards, presented by UBuildIt Wichita and INTRUST Bank. Alyvia Owens has been named a finalist for Small College Female Athlete of the Year after... Read More.

Sterling’s Drake and Bethany’s Chavarria Earn 2023-24 KCAC Athletic Training Annual Honors

Wednesday, July 3

-- KCAC SPORTS RELEASE -- WICHITA, Kan. (KCACSports.com) — Andrew Drake of Sterling College and Jose Chavarria of Bethany College were named the 2023-24 KCAC Head Athletic Trainer of the Year and Staff Athletic Trainer of the Year, respectively, the conference office announced Wednesday.... Read More.

Two McPherson Men’s Basketball Teams Honored at Bulldog Athletic Banquet

Wednesday, July 3

-- McPHERSON COLLEGE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- McPHERSON, Kan. (MacBulldogs.com) — Over the weekend, the McPherson College athletic department inducted the 2010-11 and 2011-12 men's basketball teams to the McPherson College Hall of Fame at the annual Bulldog Athletic Banquet. In 2010-11, the Bulldogs finished the KCAC... Read More.

Barton Community College to Host Dedication and Open House for Agriculture and Transportation Complex

Wednesday, July 3

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College and the Barton Foundation invite staff, faculty, and community members to celebrate the dedication of the new Agriculture and Transportation Complex beginning at 4 p.m. July 17, with an open house... Read More.

Bradford delivers winning hit, boosting Monarchs past Derby

Wednesday, July 3

By Brad Hallier Blake Bradford's ninth-inning double scored Jarrett Flaggert, and the Hutchinson Monarchs knocked off the Derby Twins 3-2 on Tuesday at Hobart-Detter Field. The Monarchs improved to 4-1 in the second-half standings in the Jayhawk Collegiate League. Overall, the Monarchs are 15-6. Ian Regel pitched... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Takes Next Steps on Former Atrium Hotel, Setting Show Cause Hearing for Aug. 20

Tuesday, July 2

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council took the first official step Tuesday that could ultimately lead to demolition of the former Atrium Hotel and Conference Center on North Lorraine, setting a show cause hearing for Aug. 20 at 9 a.m. City Manager Enrique... Read More.