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Great Bend Chamber Launches “Cups of Cheers” Week to Spread Holiday Cheer & Strengthen Connections

Thursday, December 11

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce is inviting residents, members, newcomers, and local businesses to join a special week of holiday hospitality with Cups of Cheers: Elevating Great Bend, One Warm Welcome at a Time. In the spirit of the... Read More.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson Names Gabriel as 2025 Youth of the Year

Friday, December 5

Pictured: Gabriel Marcum, 2025 Youth of the YearHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson is proud to announce Gabriel as the 2025 Youth of the Year, the Club’s highest honor recognizing extraordinary leadership, character, and commitment to service.Gabriel has distinguished himself... Read More.

Parade, Festival, Santa & More – Let’s Light Up Hutch!

Monday, December 1

Saturday, December 6 • Downtown Hutchinson Make December 6 a full day of holiday joy in Downtown Hutchinson! We’re filling the streets with festive fun from morning to night — from gingerbread decorating with Santa to horse-drawn carriage rides, downtown shopping, live theatre, family activities... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio High School Football Postseason Scoreboard-11/28 & 11/29 State Championships

Sunday, November 30

The Healthy Blue Kansas Road to a Championship presented by Thrive Allen County KSHSAA Football State Championship GamesFull Playoff Brackets & Info 6A @ Emporia (Saturday, 11/29)Manhattan 27, Olathe Northwest 0 5A @ Emporia (Friday, 11/28)Salina Central 51, Basehor-Linwood 34 4A @ Emporia (Saturday, 11/29)Kapaun-Mt. Carmel 56,... Read More.

Tharp & Ballantyne Resign, Swedes on the Search for Volleyball Coaches

Wednesday, November 19

Lindsborg, Kan. – The Bethany College Swedes Athletics Department has announced that Head Coach Ayona Tharps and Assistant Coach Abi Ballantyne have both resigned from their positions. "We thank both Coach Tharps and Coach Ballantyne for their work and service to Bethany College and the Swedes... Read More.

Hutch Rec Foundation & Dillon Nature Center Foundation Accepting Applications for Appointment

Tuesday, November 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Both the Hutch Rec Foundation and Dillon Nature Center Foundation are currently accepting applications for board appointments. The Dillon Nature Center Foundation’s mission is to support the nature center by advocating for program improvements and recreational opportunities through charitable giving. The board... Read More.

Acevedo Ortiz & Gehring Earn All- KCAC Honors after Record- Breaking Seasons

Friday, November 14

Kansas – The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference has announced its 2025 Women's Volleyball All-Conference selections, and two Bethany College standouts—libero Michelle Acevedo Ortiz and setter/right-side Ashlynn Gehring—have been recognized for their outstanding seasons. Acevedo Ortiz was named to the All-KCAC First Team, while Gehring earned All-KCAC Third Team honors after... Read More.

KSHSAA to Provide Active Military & Vets Free Admission to Football Sectionals

Tuesday, November 11

The Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) announced on Veterans' Day, Tues., Nov. 11, that active military members and veterans, plus one guest, will receive complimentary admission to the High School Football Sectional games on Nov. 13 and 14.It is the third year... Read More.

Ticks & Flies: New Animal Health Challenges December 4th

Friday, October 31

Frontier Extension District will host a New Animal Health Challenges meeting on December 4 at 7:00 p.m. at the Overbrook Livestock Commission Company in Overbrook, Kansas.Dr. Cassandra Olds, Livestock Entomologist at Kansas State University, will be the featured speaker. She will discuss two emerging... Read More.

Hilton Garden Inn & Conference Center Opens Its Doors in Hutchinson, Kansas

Tuesday, October 28

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A new era of hospitality begins today in Hutchinson as the Hilton Garden Inn & Conference Center officially opens its doors, bringing elevated comfort, convenience, and community-focused amenities to the region. Located at 1715 N. Waldron Street, the newly constructed hotel... Read More.

Volleyball Finishes Season at Regionals; Cross Country and Football Postseason Near for Smoky Valley

Wednesday, October 22

LINDSBORG, Kan. – As the fall sports season continues to wind down for Smoky Valley, here's an update on the recent happenings for the Vikings sports teams. FOOTBALL Smoky Valley had a big bounce back win over Nickerson this past Friday night to finish out their... Read More.

AVCTL I & II League Cross Country: Hutch High Boys 12th

Sunday, October 19

The Hutchinson High School boys and girls cross country team competed in the Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League Division I championship Saturday on the Kansas Veterans Home course in Wichita.The Hutchinson varsity boys placed 12th in the AVCTL I team standings with 330 points.... Read More.