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Seven Blue Dragons Earn All-America Football Honors

Wednesday, December 20

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Seven members of the Hutchinson Community College football team earned 2023 NJCAA All-America honors on Tuesday. CLICK FOR ENTIRE 2023 NJCAA DIVISION I FOOTBALL ALL-AMERICAN TEAMS Defensive End Daniel Brown, safety Read More.

Kansas Football Lands Transfers Devin Dye (DB, Utah State) and Dylan Wudke (DL, Youngstown State)

Wednesday, December 20

By Michael Swain LAWRENCE, Kan. (247Sports.com) - It’s been a good day for the KU staff on the transfer portal front. The Jayhawks landed Devin Dye and Dylan Wudke on the same day, taking KU’s portal class to three members. There's a good amount to... Read More.

K-State Inks 15 During 2024 Early Signing Period

Wednesday, December 20

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman announced Wednesday the signing of 15 prospects during the early 2024 signing period. So far, K-State's Class of 2024 is comprised of 13 high school prospects and two community-college transfers. Of the 15... Read More.

Kansas Football Announces 2024 Early Signing Class

Wednesday, December 20

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas Football head coach Lance Leipold announced the addition of 18 student-athletes who signed to join the Jayhawks on the first day of the early signing period on Wednesday. The signing class is a consensus top 50 class by the recruiting... Read More.

Canton-Galva Teacher Dies from Injuries in Friday Crash

Wednesday, December 20

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — A Canton-Galva High School teacher has died from injuries sustained in a December 15th crash. USD 419 Superintendent Jim Struber announced Wednesday agricultural education teacher Ashley Austin passed away Tuesday night at a Wichita hospital, where she was... Read More.

Larned State Hospital Escapee Ordered to Stand Trial

Wednesday, December 20

By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — The man who escaped from Larned State Hospital's Sexual Predator Treatment Program in the summer of 2021 was ordered to stand trial following a preliminary hearing Wednesday in Pawnee County District Court. According to a release from Pawnee County Attorney... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Promotes Safety During Winter Holidays

Wednesday, December 20

By Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers will be out on the roads to assist motorists throughout the holiday weekend. The Christmas and New Year’s travel season has arrived and the Kansas Highway Patrol urges motorists to practice safety on the roads this holiday season. More people will... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s December Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Recipient Greg McGlynn

Wednesday, December 20

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. McPherson High School Theatre Instructor Greg McGlynn has been selected as the December Classroom Hero. At the... Read More.

Finalists Announced for Barton Community College Presidency

Wednesday, December 20

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College is pleased to announce the final two candidates in the search for the College’s next president. The search began in September when Dr. Carl Heilman announced his retirement effective June 30 after... Read More.

The Fiber Broadband Association Elects Jimmy Todd as Board Chairman

Wednesday, December 20

By Nex-Tech LENORA, Kan., — The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) announced last week it has elected its 2024 Board of Directors. Jimmy Todd, CEO/General Manager at Nex-Tech, was elected as the new Chairman of the Board for 2024. “It is an honor to serve as... Read More.

Salthawk Sports Roundup: Boys basketball Gets Thrilling Win over Campus

Wednesday, December 20

By Brad Hallier HAYSVILLE, Kan. - If anyone expected the Hutchinson High boys basketball team to be in rebuild mode this season, they are sorely mistaken. Tuesday at Campus, Taishaun Govain scored the go-ahead basket with one second left on a goaltending call, and the Salthawks... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s December Heartland Credit Union Classroom Hero Recipient Melissa Newcome

Wednesday, December 20

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Heartland Credit Union. Melissa Newcome is in her sixth year as Union Valley Elementary School Librarian. “I was here in 2004 and taught... Read More.