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Sterling Players, Coaches Lead 2025 KFBCA All-State Seniors Team

Tuesday, December 9

Sterling High School’s Zane Farney, who helped lead the Black Bears to the Class 1A state title, was named to the Kansas Football Coaches Association All-State All-Class Team and to the Class 1A All-State Team.The KFBCA released its list online on Monday. The teams... 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.

Farney, Harp Among Athletes Named to Sports in Kansas 2025 Top 11 Football Team

Wednesday, December 3

Sterling High School senior Zane Farney and Andale senior Sam Harp were named to the Sports in Kansas 2025 Top 11 Football Team on Tuesday.Farney led Sterling to the Kansas Class 1A state championship and Harp led Andale to the Kansas Class 3A state... Read More.

Sterling, Hutchinson Trinity, Inman, Moundridge Dominate 2025 HOA All-League 11-man Football Team

Wednesday, December 3

Sterling, the Kansas Class 1A state champions, placed several players on the 2025 Heart of America League All-League 11-man Football Team.Hutchinson Trinity Catholic and Moundridge also were well-represented on the HOA All-League Team.Sterling finished the season with a 13-0 record, followed by Inman 8-2,... Read More.

Lofton Presented with 2025 Governor’s Tourism Award

Wednesday, November 26

The 2025 recipient of the Governor’s Tourism Award was awarded to Holly Lofton, Director of the Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau. Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland personally presented Lofton with the award during the 2026 Kansas Tourism Conference.This annual award was established... Read More.

Chanute City Commission Sets Public Hearing December 8 on 2025 Budget Amendments

Tuesday, November 25

CHANUTE, Kan. — The Chanute City Commission Monday night set a Dec. 8 public hearing on amendments to the 2025 budget. Nine line items are being amended this year, compared to 12 in the 2024 budget. This takes into account both revenue and expense... Read More.

Central Kanas League Releases 2025 All-League Football Team

Monday, November 24

The Central Kansas League 2025 All-League Football Team was released last weekend and features several area players.Halstead first team offense: Noah Diehl WR, Carlos Martinez kicker.Halstead honorable mention offense: Edric Zorn RB.Halstead first team defense: Noah Diehl returner.Halstead second team defense: Reece Carmichael LB.Halstead honorable mention defense: Logan Overton... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Honors Becky Goss as 2025 Philanthropist of the Year

Friday, November 21

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation honored its founding director last night and presented Becky Goss, who is stepping down at year's end, as the 2025 Philanthropist of the Year.MCCF Board Chair Trenton Ruxlow Said the award recognizes someone who embraces the... Read More.

Governor Laura Kelly Proclaims December 13, 2025 as “Wreaths Across America Day” in Kansas

Wednesday, November 19

HAVEN, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today announced a statewide proclamation declaring December 13, 2025 as Wreaths Across America Day in Kansas, joining communities across the nation in honoring America’s fallen heroes and recognizing the sacrifices made by veterans and their families.Each wreath placed... Read More.

Wheat State League Releases 2025 All-League Football Teams

Wednesday, November 19

The Wheat State League released its All-League teams for both 8-Man and 6-Man Football following the 2025 season.Little River led the First Team honors with 12 selections combined on offense, defense, and special teams, adding eight honorees in the Second Team and Honorable Mentions... Read More.

TECH Brings Back Adopt-A-Client Program for the 2025 Holiday Season

Wednesday, November 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Embrace the Spirit of Giving this Holiday Season! Our Adopt-a-Client Program is back, and we need your help to make this Christmas extra special for people we serve here at TECH! This season, you have the power to bring joy, warmth,... Read More.

Bullpup Football Earns 18 All-League Honors from 2025 Season

Monday, November 17

McPHERSON, Kan. - The AVCTL Division III All-League Honors from the 2025 season were released on Monday, Nov. 17, seeing 15 McPherson High School players earn a total of 18 spots. Four of those spots were on the First Team, six on the Second Team,... Read More.