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Kansas Swimming & Diving Welcomes Mary Woods-Lopez as Assistant Coach

Tuesday, August 12

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas Athletics is excited to announce the hiring of Mary Woods-Lopez as the new assistant coach for the Kansas Swimming and Diving program, KU head coach Clark Campbell announced today.Woods joins the Jayhawks following a successful and progressive coaching career at... Read More.

YODER JOINS CROSS-COUNTRY/TRACK & FIELD STAFF

Monday, August 11

https://bethanyswedes.com/sports/mxc/2025-26/releases/20250811jz14e4Lindsborg, Kan. – The Bethany College Men's and Women's Cross-Country and Track & Field staff has announced that Christopher Yoder has joined their staffs.Head Coach Daylon Smith had this to say regarding the hiring of Chris Yoder: "I am excited to be working alongside Christopher... Read More.

Heather Neuhofel Named First-Ever Site Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Salina

Tuesday, August 5

SALINA, Kan. — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson is thrilled to announce Heather Neuhofel as the inaugural Site Director of the brand-new Boys & Girls Club of Salina. With more than a decade of experience in youth development, Heather steps into a... Read More.

Former Blue Dragon Basketball Player & Buhler Coach Ryan Swanson Dies at 56

Tuesday, August 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Ryan Swanson, a former national champion basketball player at Hutchinson Community College and former coach at Hutch CC and Buhler High School, died Saturday, Aug. 2 at Hospice House at the age of 56.Swanson graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1987 before... Read More.

Central Christian School to Host Annual Craft Fair This September During Alumni & Friends Weekend

Wednesday, July 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Central Christian School is excited to announce the return of its Fall Craft Fair, taking place Saturday, September 27 at the school’s campus. This family-friendly event brings together talented local artisans, crafters, and small business owners for a day of shopping,... Read More.

Barton County’s 10th Annual Business Showcase Honors Educators & Unites Businesses

Monday, July 28

Presented by the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce and Credit Union of America GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the upcoming 10th Annual Business Showcase, a community-wide celebration connecting Barton County’s educators with local businesses, scheduled for... Read More.

Augustine Family Gift Helps Launch Boys & Girls Club of Salina

Thursday, July 24

SALINA, Kan. — A powerful family legacy is helping bring a long-held dream to life for Salina’s youth.To honor the memory and values of their late parents, Ted and Almita Augustine, the Augustine Family has established a $500,000 matching gift challenge through their Donor... Read More.

Conference Pairings Set for Shockers Men’s & Women’s Basketball for 2025-26

Wednesday, July 23

WICHITA, Kan. - The American Conference pairings were set for the men's and women's basketball seasons for the 2025-26 season Wednesday, July 23.The full schedule with dates and times will be announced in September, with conference play beginning in late December running through early March.... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Ellie Herrera, McPherson Track & Field and Soccer

Wednesday, July 16

McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce this week’s Athlete of the week. Ellie Herrera, McPherson High School upcoming sophomore.The week - Herrera wrapped up a strong freshman season at the Class 4A state track and field meet on May 30... Read More.

Former KU, KSU, & WSU Basketball Players to Participate in NBA Summer League

Tuesday, July 8

The NBA Summer League is beginning soon with matchups taking place in Utah, Las Vegas, and in California as recently drafted athletes and G-League players look to earn a spot onto an NBA roster for the 2025-26 season.Listed below are the athletes from KU,... Read More.

T & L Fireworks Honors 55 Years of Bright Traditions with Chamber Ribbon Cutting Celebration

Friday, June 27

GREAT BEND, Kan. — On June 27th, 2025, the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce joined T & L Fireworks for a heartfelt celebration marking an extraordinary milestone: 55 years of lighting up the skies and enriching holiday memories throughout Central Kansas. A festive ribbon... Read More.

Daffin Hires Round Out Bulldog Cross Country and Track & Field Staff

Friday, June 27

McPHERSON, Kan. (MacBulldogs.com) - McPherson College Director of Cross Country and Track & Field, EJ Daffin, has finalized his coaching staff with the addition of three dynamic hires: Hannah Showalter as Head Cross Country and Assistant Track & Field Coach, and John Purvis and Bri Sansoucie as... Read More.