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Lyons/Sterling, Larned, Halstead Girls Wrestling Teams Place 4th, 10th, 18th at WaKeeney-Trego Christmas City Classic

Sunday, December 7

The WaKeeney-Trego High School girls wrestling team hosted the Christmas City Classic Friday at Trego Community High School.The Lyons/Sterling girls wrestling team placed fourth with 94 points and Larned placed 10th with 56 points. With only two wrestlers competing, Halstead placed 18th with 28... Read More.

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: John and Shelley Gardner, Christmas at Pumpkin Pants Ranch

Wednesday, December 3

“Make Christmas magic.” That’s the goal of one family that is using their rural Kansas facility to create special holiday memories for kids and families. As we have previously described, John and Shelley Gardner are the founders of Pumpkin Pants Ranch. Since 2023, they have... Read More.

K-State Horticulture Expert Shares Tips for Choosing and Caring for Live Christmas Trees

Wednesday, December 3

Tree safety starts when you pick one from the lot MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini said there are three characteristics to avoid when selecting a live Christmas tree: Dull, gray-green needles. Dry, stiff and brittle needles. Needles drop from tree... Read More.

Lindsborg Museum Hosts Heritage Christmas Dec. 13 for Evening of Old-Fashioned Cheer

Tuesday, December 2

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum invites the community to gather and celebrate a beloved local tradition as Christmas music performances return to inside the Swedish Pavilion this year!Heritage Christmas will be held this year on Saturday, December 13,... Read More.

Community Partners Announce Light Up Hutch Christmas Events This Weekend

Monday, December 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Celebrate the season at the annual Light Up Hutch Christmas Parade & Festival this weekend, with events starting Friday, December 5 and continuing through Saturday, December 6.Light Up Hutch Christmas Parade & Festival is hosted by community partners Ad Astra Radio,... Read More.

13 Days of Christmas at the Cosmosphere, Holiday Hours, and The Polar Express

Monday, December 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Cosmosphere is celebrating the holidays with a wonderful variety of Christmas activities every day from December 12th through December 24th, 2025.Starting December 12th, the Cosmosphere will be switching to our holiday hours. We will be open 9:00 am to 7:00 pm,... Read More.

Chiefs to Host Broncos on Christmas Day in 2025

Tuesday, May 13

By Matt McMullen - Chiefs.com ReporterKANSAS CITY, Mo. (Chiefs.com) - The Kansas City Chiefs are set to take the national stage on Christmas for the third-straight season in 2025.Kansas City will host the Denver Broncos at 7:15 p.m. CT on Christmas Day... Read More.

State Theatre Raffle for Downtown Christmas Lights in Larned

Wednesday, March 19

LARNED, Kan. — The State Theatre of Larned, Kan., is holding a raffle to raise money for Christmas lights in downtown Larned. Only 200 entries will be issued for $25 each, all proceeds will be donated to the city of Larned for Christmas lights for... Read More.

Larned City Council Accepts H&H Roofing Bid for Repairs Following 2024 Hailstorms, Christmas Decoration Committee Raises $85K for New Christmas Lights

Tuesday, March 4

LARNED, Kan. — The Larned City Council Monday accepted a just over $120,000 bid from H&H Roofing for an assortment of roof and other repairs resulting from the second of two major hailstorms to hit Larned in 2024. This covers damage at the Fire... Read More.

Christmas on the Square Lighted Parade Winners Receive Plaques for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place

Friday, January 17

LYONS, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is pleased to present the plaques to the first, second and third place winners of the lighted parade from the Christmas on the Square celebration in Lyons on Dec. 14, 2024. Congratulations to the following winners:1st Place -... Read More.

KHP 2024-25 Patrol Reports Christmas Holiday Activity

Friday, December 27

By the Kansas Highway Patrol The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Christmas Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.The Kansas Highway Patrol worked one fatal... Read More.

Early Christmas Morning House Fire Report in Hutch

Wednesday, December 25

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson firefighters were called out about 2 AM Christmas morning to the 700 block of East 10th on the report of a structure fire.Battalion Chief Chad Allen said on arrival crews didn't find anything visible on the outside, but... Read More.