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Thrive Allen County Awards Finalists Named

Monday, August 25

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Thrive Allen County announced Monday the finalists for the 18th Annual Award Celebration.Finalists in the Education category of Haile Luken, Dug Kerr and the Allen Entrepreneurship Series.Recreation finalists are Allen County Country Club, Biblesta, and Iola Community Theatre. The finalists... Read More.

KDHE Awards 15 Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Community Grants

Tuesday, August 12

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) Community Health Promotion program announced the recipients of this year’s Chronic Disease Risk Reduction (CDRR) Community grant. In total, the State Fiscal Year 2026 CDRR program covers: 15 grantees, 25 counties and 1,972,817... Read More.

KDOT Awards Safe Routes to School Planning Grants to Six Communities

Monday, July 14

According to the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program has awarded 2025-2026 Planning and Programming (P&P) grants to six Kansas communities: Alta Vista, Douglass, Fort Scott, Grainfield, La Crosse and Leavenworth.These grants will fund SRTS plans with work... Read More.

Commerce Awards $4.1 Million in Tax Credits to Spur Revitalization Efforts

Wednesday, July 9

TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Department of Commerce has awarded $4.1 million through the Community Service Tax Credit Program (CSP) to support significant fundraising efforts for 30 non-profit organizations across the state.“Strong, vibrant communities are... Read More.

Bethany College Announces 2025 Alumni and Athletic Hall of Honor Awards

Monday, July 7

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Bethany College is proud to announce the 2025 Alumni & Athletic Hall of Honor Awards, celebrating the achievements and lifelong impact of outstanding alumni, coaches, and athletes. The event will take place on Friday, October 17 from 4–6pm at Lindquist Hall... Read More.

Tuesday’s Bat Cats at A’s Game Canceled, Two Players Win Weekly Awards

Wednesday, June 25

DODGE CITY, Kan. - While the Bat Cats were unable to play Tuesday, June 25 in Dodge City, there were two players that were named to weekly honors by the Jayhawk Collegiate League.The Great Bend Bat Cats were scheduled to play the Dodge City A's... Read More.

Hesston High School, Local College Athletes Named Finalists in 27th Greater Wichita Sports Banquet Awards

Monday, June 9

WICHITA, Kan. - The Wichita Sports Commission announced the finalists for the 27th Annual Greater Wichita Sports Banquet Awards, including a Hesston High School athlete, athletes from Hutchinson Community College and McPherson College, and athletes from around the south-central part of Kansas.Hesston High School's Kendal... Read More.

McPherson County Extension Agent Shad Marston Named National Winner of NACAA Communications Awards Competition

Monday, June 2

BILLINGS, Mont. — McPherson County Extension Agent Shad Marston is the National Winner of the NACAA Communications Award for Audio Recording. Marston was announced the winner at the Communication/Poster Awards luncheon in Billings, Montana on Monday, June 30.Listen to Marston's Award-Winning audio recording from... Read More.

Dan Fitzgerald Wins Big 12 Baseball Coach of the Year; Five Jayhawks Receive All-Big 12 Awards

Wednesday, May 21

IRVING, Tex. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas Head Baseball Coach Dan Fitzgerald has been named the Big 12 Coach of the Year and five Jayhawks earned postseason honors, the conference office announced Tuesday.Fitzgerald is the first Big 12 Coach of the Year in program... Read More.

Community Foundation Awards More Than $183K in Grants

Wednesday, May 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation awarded Fund for Reno County grants totaling $183,947 to 28 nonprofit organizations in its first impact cycle this spring.Established in 1990, the Fund for Reno County Endowment serves as a permanent resource for the changing needs of Reno... Read More.

2025 AVCTL Div. III Basketball Awards Announced

Sunday, March 16

BOYS COACH OF THE YEAR: Jordan Crawford - CirclePLAYER OF THE YEAR: Gabe Pyle - McPhersonDEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Christian Moree - WinfieldAVCTL Div. II CHAMPION: McPherson (9-1)First Team:Gabe Pyle - McPherson Christian Moree - Winfield Landon Boldra - Circle Brody Haskell - Augusta Manny Myers... Read More.

Barton County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Awards Student Entrepreneurs Cash Prizes

Thursday, March 6

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton County's fifth annual Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC) continues to grow, showcasing the talents of young entrepreneurs and fostering an innovative business spirit among local students. On March 5, 2025, Barton County’s YEC Tradeshow was held at the Great Bend... Read More.