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Game 7: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Scores 29 Points and Thunder Beat Pacers 103-91 for NBA Title

Monday, June 23

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander walked off the court for the final time this season, collapsed into the arms of coach Mark Daigneault and finally smiled.It was over.The climb is complete. The rebuild is done. The Oklahoma City Thunder are champions.The best team all... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 29, 2025

Wednesday, January 29

Mar. corn closed at $4.97, up 11 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.60 and 1/2, up 15 and 1/2 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $309.80, up $8.20Mar. soybean oil closed at 44.97, down 16 pointsMar. wheat closed at $5.62 and 1/2, up 17... Read More.

McPherson Hires New Fire Chief, Effective April 29

Tuesday, March 12

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The city of McPherson has a new Fire Chief. City Commissioners this morning approved the hiring of Chad Mayberry effective April 29th.New Chief Mayberry comes from the Winfield Fire Department, where he's been for the past 23 years, currently... Read More.

Smith’s Career-High 29 Powers No. 4 Dragons past No. 12 Dodge

Thursday, January 25

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Kiki Smith's scored a career-high 29 points to lead the No. 4-ranked Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team to its third victory over a nationally ranked opponent on Wednesday at the Sports Arena. The Blue Dragons extended... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Celebrates Promotions of 29 Personnel with Pinning Ceremony

Tuesday, December 26

By the Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — December was a great month for Hutch Fire. The department was able to celebrate the promotion of 29 personnel with a promotion and pinning ceremony held on Dec 7th. The tradition of the pinning ceremony allows for... Read More.

Reno County Treasurer Brenda Kowitz to Retire Dec. 29

Thursday, December 14

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County Treasurer Brenda Kowitz is retiring December 29th. The announcement of her retirement was made during Tuesday's Reno County Commission meeting.Kowitz was elected to the position in 2016 and was re-elected to her second term in 2020.... Read More.

USD 308 Budget Hearing Updates and 2023 Fall Homecoming Parade on Track for Sept. 29

Thursday, September 14

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The USD 308 Board of Education held the Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing, Budget Hearing, and Regular Meeting September 11th, 2023.During the RNR Hearing, Sheila Meggers, Assistant Superintendent of Finance, spoke of the process, “All of the amounts are estimated,... Read More.

Swathers Snatch Overall Victory at Hillsboro Girls Tennis Invitational Aug. 29

Wednesday, August 30

HILLSBORO, Kan. — Hesston came out as the overall winning team at the Hillsboro Invitational on Tuesday with 45 points, followed by Pratt with 36, and Wichita Collegiate with 33 points. Abilene took fourth, Hillsboro fifth and Nickerson placed sixth in the invitational.Bailey Jackson from... Read More.

Kansas Unemployment Rate Slides to 2.8% in June, Breaking Seven-Month Freeze at 2.9%

Friday, July 21

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas unemployment rate dipped to 2.8% during June to equal a mark last achieved nearly one year ago, officials said Friday.“After remaining unchanged for seven consecutive months, the Kansas unemployment rate declined in June to... Read More.

Kansas Jobless Rate Holds at 2.9% in April, Unchanged Since November

Friday, May 19

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas unemployment rate remained at 2.9% in April despite a hiring uptick of 300 in government positions and decline of 500 people holding private-sector jobs.The Kansas Department of Labor and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics... Read More.

Hutchinson Community Wide Clean Up is April 29 and 30

Monday, April 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - It’s time to clean up and green up. The City of Hutchinson Community Wide Clean Up will be held on Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30, 2023. It’s a great way to clean up your neighborhood and get ready for... Read More.

Saturday’s Doug Gayer Classic Postponed to April 29

Friday, April 14

McPHERSON, Kan. - Due to Saturday’s weather forecast, it has been announced that McPherson High School will postpone the originally scheduled Doug Gayer Classic Varsity Tennis Tournament to Saturday, April 29, 2023. The tournament will remain at 10 a.m.