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The Fray with Plain White T’s to Take Nex-Tech Grandstand Stage Saturday, Sept. 13

Monday, May 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is excited to announce iconic alt-rock band The Fray hitting the Nex-Tech Grandstand stage with Plain White T’s on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m.Known for their emotionally charged alt-rock sound, The Fray captured the hearts of... Read More.

13 CCC Tigers Receive SAC All-Conference Honors during 2024-25 School Year

Tuesday, May 13

By Tyler Swanson - Central Christian College Sports Information DirectorMcPHERSON, Kan. (CCCTigers.com) - With the announcement of All Conference Honors for Baseball and Softball, we are proud to announce that Central had 13 student athletes in total receive SAC honors during the 2024-25 school... Read More.

Kansas Announces April Total Tax Collections at $1.33B; 1.3% Above Estimate

Thursday, May 1

TOPEKA, Kan. — In April 2025, the State of Kansas reported total tax collections of $1.33 billion, exceeding estimates by $17.6 million or 1.3%. Compared to April 2024, total tax collections were down 5.9%.Governor Laura Kelly emphasized the importance of maintaining fiscally responsible budgeting... Read More.

Greater Hutch Signing Day Event to be held May 13

Wednesday, April 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — For the fourth year, Hutchinson Career and Technical Education Academy, Hutchinson Community College, USD 308 and Greater Hutch, an Economic DevelopmentPartnership for Reno County, are collaborating to host Signing Day on Tuesday, May 13 th at Stringer Fine Arts.Just as we... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 13, 2025

Thursday, March 13

May corn closed at $4.65 and 1/4, up 4 and 1/2 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.10 and 3/4, up 10 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $307.10, up $6.90May soybean oil closed at 41.28, down 40 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.62 and 1/2,... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Announces Ludacris at the Nex-Tech Grandstand Saturday, Sept. 13

Monday, February 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is excited to announce that Grammy-winning rapper Ludacris is coming to the 2025 Fair on Saturday, September 13, at 7:30 PM. Known for his chart-topping hits, iconic music videos, and captivating performances, Ludacris will be a... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 13, 2025

Thursday, February 13

Mar. corn closed at $4.93 and 1/2, up 3 and 1/4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.30, up 2 and 1/4 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $292.70, down $1.40Mar. soybean oil closed at 46.25, up 59 pointsMar. wheat closed at $5.77 and 3/4, up 3... Read More.

Allen’s Pinder Named in KJCCC Men’s Basketball Players of the Week – Week 13

Wednesday, February 12

COLBY, Kan. (KJCCC.org) - Leading their teams to unbeaten weeks in Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference play last week, Garden City Community College sophomore Antonio Chol and Allen Community College sophomore Tyler Pinder have earned KJCCC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week accolades for... Read More.

Barton’s Onugha Named in KJCCC Women’s Basketball Players of the Week – Week 13

Wednesday, February 12

COLBY, Kan. (KJCCC.org) - Career weeks with monster performances from Barton Community College’s Vivian Onugha and Highland Community College’s Cameron McNamara have led to Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week honors for week 13 of the 2024-25 season.Vivian Onugha... Read More.

United Way Achieves $1.3 Million Campaign Goal, Impacting 25,000 Local Lives

Tuesday, February 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — United Way of Reno County is proud to announce the successful achievement of its $1.3 million fundraising goal, which will directly support 33 vital programs and services across our community over the next year.Thanks to the generosity of donors, businesses and... Read More.

Softball Bulldogs Go 1-3 at LCU Invitational

Monday, February 3

ALEXANDRIA, La. (MacBulldogs.com) - The McPherson College Bulldogs softball team opened the 2025 season Friday (Jan. 31), falling to Louisiana Christian University and Texas A&M-Texarkana at the LCU Invitational in Alexandria, La. GAME ONE – Louisiana Christian 22, McPherson 2 The Bulldogs came out hot in... Read More.

Tabor College Receives $1.3 million Challenge Grant from Mabee Foundation

Friday, January 31

HILLSBORO, Kan. — Fundraising for the renovation of the former Mary J. Regier Building, and future home of business and entrepreneurship, reached a significant milestone with the announcement of a $1.3 million challenge grant from the Mabee Foundation. Tabor College must raise an additional... Read More.