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Still perfect! Blue Dragon women edge Butler to win Region 6 championship

Saturday, March 16

By Brad HallierThroughout his illustrious tenure as Hutchinson Community College women’s basketball coach, John Ontjes has coached some outstanding teams.Some, like this year’s team, won a conference title.Some, like this year’s team, won the Region 6 championship.Some, like this year’s team, won both.Some, like... Read More.

Region 6 Championship Saturday Crowns Hutchinson, Barton

Saturday, March 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (KJCCC) – The Sports Arena again hosted high-caliber basketball as the women’s and men’s Region 6 championship games were held Saturday.In the women’s title game, No.1-ranked Hutchinson squeezed past Butler 54-52. The Blue Dragons outscored the Grizzlies 38-20 in the paint, and... Read More.

Hyatt Life Sciences Comes to The Cedars April 6

Wednesday, March 13

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Dr. Gene Zaid and Dr. Jack Mull, along with the team from Hyatt Life Sciences, will be speaking on the topic of “Putting Science Behind the Tradition” on April 6 at 5 p.m. at The Cedars Wellness and Conference... Read More.

NJCAA Region 6 Basketball Moves to Hutchinson

Monday, March 11

(KJCCC) – Region 6 basketball has moved. The 2024 Region 6 men’s and women’s basketball tournaments will take place at the fabled Sports Arena in Hutchinson KS for the semifinals and the finals on March 15 and 16. “With the NJCAA D1 National Tournaments moving back a... Read More.

No. 6 Longhorns Outlast Jayhawks in Quarterfinals of Big 12 Championship

Monday, March 11

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KUAthletics.com) – Freshman S’Mya Nichols registered her eighth 20-point game of the season Saturday night, but seventh-seeded Kansas fell to second-seed Texas 76-60 in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Phillips 66 Big 12 Women’s Basketball Championship at T-Mobile Center.BOX SCORENichols,... Read More.

State Basketball Tournament Scoreboard Day One – Wed. March 6

Wednesday, March 6

6A GIRLS(1) Shawnee Mission South - 50, (8) Manhattan - 35(5) Overland Park-Blue Valley North - 58, (4) Olathe South - 50(7) Topeka-Washburn Rural - 50, (2) Wichita Heights - 43(3) Derby - 48. (6) Shawnee Mission Northwest - 47 5A BOYS(2) Topeka-Highland Park -... Read More.

Severe Weather Awareness Week: Statewide Tornado Drill at 11 AM Wednesday, March 6

Monday, March 4

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson Public Works Department will be participating in this year’s Statewide Tornado Drill. To match up with other cities and state agencies, they will be modifying the outdoor emergency warning siren testing schedule... Read More.

Country Music Icons Wynonna Judd and Kimberly Perry Will Perform at the 2024 Kansas State Fair on Friday, September 6

Monday, February 26

By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Get ready for a night of country music magic as the Kansas State Fair proudly presents two legendary performers, Wynonna Judd with Kimberly Perry. The event is scheduled for Friday, September 6, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.Wynonna Judd,... Read More.

Dickinson Drops 20 Points as No. 6 Kansas Tops No. 25 Oklahoma, 67-57

Sunday, February 18

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Hunter Dickinson delivered his usual dominant performance and Kevin McCullar pushed Kansas over the top, beating Oklahoma 67-57 in Lloyd Noble Center Saturday evening.BOX SCOREDickinson had 20 points and 16 rebounds, McCullar made key contributions in his return from... Read More.

No. 6 Kansas Falls to Texas Tech, 79-50

Tuesday, February 13

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Darrion Williams scored a career-high 30 points on 12-of-12 shooting in a 79-50 win over sixth-ranked Kansas on Monday night.BOX SCOREWilliams, a sophomore transfer from Nevada, also had 11 rebounds. He hit a three on the first shot of the... Read More.

Buhler Sweeps El Dorado; Girls Have Now Won 5 of 6

Sunday, February 4

BUHLER, Kan. - After a 2-6 start to the season, the Buhler girls claimed their third victory in a row and the fifth in their last six games Friday Night against El Dorado. The Crusaders led from start to finish to win in dominate fashion,... Read More.

Harrison Butker Hits 6 Field Goals, Kicks Chiefs to AFC West Title with 25-17 Win over Bengals

Monday, January 1

By Dave Skretta KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have grown accustomed to wrapping up the AFC West by the middle of December.Turns out they’re perfectly fine with clinching it on New Year’s Eve.Amid an up-and-down season in which the Chiefs... Read More.