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Salvation Army Celebrates National “I’ll Fight Day” in Reno County

Friday, December 13

HUTCHISON, Kan. — The Salvation Army’s “I’ll Fight Day” is being celebrated in Reno County on Saturday, Dec. 14. The Salvation Army recently participated in the $20 Bill Challenge last week, which resulted in the "largest daily kettle total of the season" according to Salvation... Read More.

GBRC Santa’s Workshop December 9th!

Wednesday, December 4

By the Great Bend Recreation GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend High School students, community volunteers and Great Bend Recreation Commission staff will be transforming the City Auditorium into Santa’s Workshop. The 28th Annual Santa’s Workshop will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on... Read More.

Demolition of Atrium Hotel to Begin December 6

Monday, December 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson has announced the demolition of the Atrium Hotel and Conference Center to begin on Friday Dec. 6, 2024.According to a statement provided by the City of Hutchinson, Kansas Concrete LLC will handle the demolition, which is scheduled... Read More.

Legendary Football Coach Chuck Porter to be Inducted to KFCA Hall of Fame in December

Wednesday, January 31

Chuck Porter, football coach of 34 years and father figure to his many football players, will be inducted in the Kansas Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame December of 2024. As a coach, he achieved both the Wichita East and Buhler High Hall of... Read More.

KDOT Announces Approved December Bids

Tuesday, January 2

By Kansas Department of Transportation The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Dec. 13, 2023, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s December Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Recipient Greg McGlynn

Wednesday, December 20

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust.McPherson High School Theatre Instructor Greg McGlynn has been selected as the December Classroom Hero. At the... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s December Heartland Credit Union Classroom Hero Recipient Melissa Newcome

Wednesday, December 20

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Heartland Credit Union.Melissa Newcome is in her sixth year as Union Valley Elementary School Librarian.“I was here in 2004 and taught... Read More.

Early Season Tournaments Underway, Monday, December 1 Basketball Scoreboard

Tuesday, December 5

GirlsBerean Academy 41, Eureka 38Central Christian 32, Elyria Christian 28Wichita Classical 42, Sedgwick 28La Crosse 41, Ashland 28Wichita Independent 54, Halstead 41Cheney 54, Wellington 45Chaparral 39, Hutch Trinity 35Hoisington 55, South Central 23Flinthills 61, Stafford 26St. John 59, Ellis 28 BoysHoisington 45, South Central 43Berean... Read More.

Kansas to Play UNLV in Guaranteed Rate Bowl on December 26

Monday, December 4

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Making their second bowl appearance in as many seasons, the Kansas Jayhawks will play the UNLV Rebels in the 2023 Guaranteed Rate Bowl in Phoenix, Arizona on Tuesday, December 26. The game kicks off at 8 p.m. CT inside... Read More.

FHSU December Commencement Plans Underway

Friday, December 1

By University Communications HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State University will recognize approximately 1,157 graduates during its fifth annual fall commencement ceremonies on Friday, Dec. 15 (in person) and Saturday, Dec. 16 (virtual).Graduates who have chosen to participate in person will be honored in two... Read More.

University of Kansas Gateway District Coming to Life with Construction Starting in December

Wednesday, August 16

A Transformed David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium to Open in August 2025 LAWRENCE, Kan. (kuathletics.com) – The University of Kansas and Kansas Athletics on Tuesday announced the latest plans for the transformational Gateway District, which will feature a reimagined David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium,... Read More.

McPherson Area Solid Waste Utility Closed December 26

Monday, December 19

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.