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Area Teens Represented on 2023 Kansas 4-H Youth Leadership Council

LINDSBORG, Kan. – Emma Littich, a Lindsborg native and a freshman at Kansas State University, has been elected president of the Kansas 4-H Youth Leadership Council.Littich, who is majoring in elementary education with a minor in leadership studies, first became involved in 4-H at... Read More.

Area Students Among 30 Named as 2023 Rudd Scholars

WICHITA, Kan. – The Rudd Foundation is pleased to announce its sixth class of Rudd Scholars, comprised of 30 Kansas high school seniors selected following a competitive application process that focuses on the students and their life stories, in addition to academic accomplishments, test... Read More.

Five Thoughts on Area 3A and 2A Substates

By Brad Hallier HUTCHINSON, Kan. - One of the most coveted state-tournament berths usually goes to area Class 3A schools. Why? Their proximity to Hutchinson’s Sports Arena, home of the 3A state tournament.Need proof? Look at the crowd size Hesston brought last year to the... Read More.

Five Thoughts on Area 1A Sub-States

By Brad Hallier HUTCHINSON, Kan. - And we're off.KSHSAA announced the first round of basketball substate brackets over the weekend, and they're in Class 1A Division 1 and 1A Division 2.Postseason play will start on Thursday, which may be a bit odd as the other... Read More.

Area Wrestlers Headed to State

Boys Regional Wrestling was held across various locations on Saturday. Andale was the lone team Champion from the area, Haven finished 4th at 3-2-1A in Larned, Halstead would take 2nd and Hillsboro would finish 6th at their 3-2-1A Regional in Marion.21 schools in... Read More.

Three Area Teachers Selected for Prestigious Cosmosphere Fellowship

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Three Hutchinson and Buhler teachers have been selected for Cosmosphere’s 2023 LaunchLearning Fellowship, an honor which comes with over $800 in free resources teachers can share with their school and district. The 2023 class of LaunchLearning Fellows includes Allison Craig, a... Read More.

Girls Regional Wrestling: Area Results from Saturday

Area wrestlers competed in Regionals on Saturday, with the top four placers advancing on to State, February 22-23.6-5A, Dodge City1101st Place Match: Sarah Zimmerman (Hays) 27-1, Sr. over Anna Cullens (Hutchinson) 23-1, Sr. (Fall 5:34) 4-1A, Wellington1003rd Place Match: Kyrsten Young (Lyons) 17-9, So. over... Read More.

Wiley Elementary Welcomes Area Educators for Community Coaching Day

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Wiley Elementary hosted over 40 educators from area districts on Thursday, January 26, 2023, for collaborative learning over the Leader In Me curriculum.  Leader in Me is an evidence-based, comprehensive model that builds leadership and life skills in students, creates a high-trust school... Read More.

McPherson Area Solid Waste Utility Closed December 26

McPHERSON, Kan. - MASWU will be closed on Monday, December 26th, 2022. All services for December 26th – 30th will be delayed one day. The Transfer Station at 1431 17th Avenue will be open Saturday, December 24th from 8am – 12pm.

McPherson Area Solid Waste Utility Closed Next Thursday

MCPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson Area Solid Waste Utility will be closed on Thursday, November 24, 2022. All services for November 24th and 25th will be delayed one day. The Transfer Station at 1431 17th Avenue is open Saturday’s from 8am – 4pm.